Welcome to Kuaka
We are a Year 4 learning space. The teaching staff in Kuaka consist of Holly Miller (Team Leader), Vera Hoffmann, and Lucy Bennett. We also have Brian Walkinshaw and Stephanie Beaumont our release teachers.

Learning Programmes
Learning starts from when the children arrive at school. The learning spaces are open from 8:30am and the children can settle into their first task of the day. This is normally by coming to say hello to the teachers.

We put a strong emphasis on the teaching of Reading, Writing, and Maths. The children have an opportunity to make choices around their interests in these learning areas. Throughout the year, children will take part in Authentic Inquiries around their interests and on joint topics.

During the week we also teach Uru Mānuka (Cybersmarts in the Classroom) and Kapahaka.

Use of Digital Devices
In Kuaka we are lucky enough to work on Chromebooks. The children take part in Uru Mānuka Cyber Safety programme which is part of Manaiakalani Outreach. This then builds on the children’s’ Digital Learning Skills and being SMART online.