Flexible learning at Te Kura
Supporting ākonga success.
You may have noticed that we're not like other kura. We recognise that there is only one version of you – that's what makes you special.
We also know that you have your own interests, talents and strengths, and we welcome you and your whole family to join us on your learning journey.
We set up all the support you need to succeed, and give you the mana to decide how you want to do it. This is flexible learning.
We want to help you feel connected while learning in your own way, and support you to grow into a strong, confident, independent and self-managing member of your community.
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Te Kura learning guidelines for ākonga success
When you join Te Kura, you join a team. Our learning guidelines are designed to help ākonga, whānau and supervisors work together to create a supportive and successful learning environment so you can thrive at Te Kura.
We also outline the engagement requirements set by the Ministry of Education.
If things get tough for you, reach out and let us know – we're here to help!
Te Ara Pounamu
Learning that's made for you.
Te Ara Pounamu is our local curriculum that reflects the philosophy of Big Picture Learning. It takes the best of Aotearoa New Zealand's national curricula and makes it real for you. At the heart of it all is you – your passions, your strengths, and your future goals. Te Ara Pounamu connects your learning with your world today and helps to light a path for tomorrow.
Ngā Mātāpono – guiding principles for Te Ara Pounamu
Placing ākonga and their whānau at the centre.
Te Ara Pounamu is guided by five principles that are visible in learning design at Te Kura:
- Whakawhanaungatanga | Relationships
- Māramatonutanga | Rigour
- Whaitake | Relevance
- Kotahitanga | Wellbeing
- Whakamana | Agency
Drawn from te ao Māori, these principles are interwoven through Ara Ako – the pathways of learning, and My Korowai – your PLP.
Ara Ako – learning pathways for Te Ara Pounamu
Different paths, same journey.
There's more than one way to learn at Te Kura. Through Ara Ako you can explore:
- Discipline thinking: A range of subjects within each curriculum area.
- ConnectED: Integrated learning across curriculum areas.
- EXPlore: Project-based learning, including special interests, social action, and design thinking.
- Huinga Ako: Face-to-face and online learning opportunities with fellow ākonga.
- He Whai Taumaru | Leaving to Learn: Careers exploration, community activities, and learning outside the classroom.
You can use each context to create a learning plan that works for you, building your skills and knowledge step by step.
My Korowai – your Personalised Learning Plan
Your plan, your progress.
My Korowai is your PLP. You'll create your plan with your kaimanaaki and whānau, weaving together your goals, passions and progress across Ara Ako. It's a tool to help you track your journey, reflect on your learning, and plan your next steps.
Think of it as your own korowai; uniquely yours, made to fit you.
My Te Kura – our online learning platform
Online learning made for you.
My Te Kura is where you do your online learning with us. It's a safe, secure space that is easy to use and helps you stay on track with your mahi, while giving you the freedom to work in your own time.
My Te Kura is where you can access learning resources, upload your work for marking and feedback, and message your kaiako. Log in to find your courses, a newsfeed to keep up with the latest news, message boards, videos, and links to your online classes. You can use tools like Microsoft 365 and other apps that connect with My Te Kura. We also provide access to approved third-party platforms to support your learning.
My Te Kura works best on desktops and laptops – all you need is a connection to the internet and your My Te Kura login details. If you can't access the internet, or if it's hard for you to get online, we have support options available. We will do what we can to make it work for you.
My Te Kura showcase
Click the button below and use the login details provided to access a showcase of online learning modules from across the curriculum.
Username: showcase
Password: showcase
Digital citizenship and online safety
Be smart. Be safe. Be kind.
When you're learning online, it's important to know how to stay safe and use the internet wisely.
Digital citizenship means:
- protecting your personal information
- treating others with respect
- spotting risky situations
- knowing what's true and what's not
You'll learn these skills as part of your online learning journey with Te Kura. And remember, you don't have to do it alone. Talk with your whānau about what you're learning online so they can support you.
Netsafe provides online safety information and resources for you and your whānau.