So your little one is about to, or has started Primary School. You're on a whole new playing field. There's school lunches, possibly uniforms, reports, parent-teacher interviews, reading, numeracy, homework, school fundraising, and a whole host of new things to deal with.
Children seem so little when you first send them off to school. Then the familiarity kicks in and suddenly the "my teacher said" comments start. Whether you're at the beginning of the Primary school journey or nearing the end, there are new bits of information to become familiar with and new decisions to make all the time.
In addition to this Primary School section, have a look also at our Back To School section. In there we have all sorts of articles about School Lunches, Healthy Breakfasts, Labelling, Headlice, School Bags, Lunch Boxes, and much more that you'll find interesting and helpful.
In this Primary School section we'll cover the ins and outs of this phase of your child's education. This section is being expanded all the time but if there is anything you would like to see added in the meantime please feel free to drop us a line.
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Learn the basics about NZ Primary Schools - who works there, how your child will be taught and an overview of what they will learn
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A more in-depth overview of what subjects are taught at Primary and what your child will enjoy learning
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Find out about what part you can play in your child's Primary education - PTA, Board of Trustees or helping at home
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What is Correspondence for Primary age children? Read about another schooling option for you and your child
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Heard of Montessori? Read all about Montessori as a Primary school option for your child. |
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Heard of Rudolf Steiner Waldorf (or some combination thereof)? Read all about Rudolf Steiner Waldorf as a Primary school option for your child. |
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Heard the term talked about but don't understand it? This article tells you what you as a parent need to know about Reading Recovery
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Homework can be the bane of everyones life, but is an important part of education. Find out how you can help your child at home. |
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Read a checklist of questions to consider when researching Out of School Care in New Zealand for primary (and intermediate) school students. |
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Assessment of your child forms a big part of their education from now on. |
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There is huge emphasis placed on our children to become numerically capable. |
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There’s a new buzz on the streets and roads of New Zealand towns and city’s…the buzz of the walking school bus. |
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School visits are one of the many chances you have to help ready your little one for the next step on the NZ education ladder. |
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School reports will give you the most detailed and accurate ‘snapshot’ of how your child is doing. |
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OSCAR programmes aim to meet the needs of children during out of school hours in a safe and fun way. |
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