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A Thriving Ecosystem of Learning

Education, which was initially grounded in the principles of the industrial revolution, is currently experiencing a significant (and much...

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Developing Key Competencies

Key competencies are an important component of the New Zealand Curriculum and at NZSJ we want to provide learners with the skills they...

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Grade 10 Koru Project

At New Zealand School Jakarta, we believe in the power of service, offering awhi (help and support) and the ability of students to make a...

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Wellbeing and Belonging: Why every school should prioritise them.

The Māori people of New Zealand think about health and wellbeing through the concept of ‘te whare tapa whā’ – the four cornerstones of...

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The Foundations of Learning

In Early Years, we follow the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum. It is a play-based approach to children's education and we believe...

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What does an international school mean to you?

Is it the curriculum? Is it the internationally minded ideology that is fostered? Is it the diversity of nationalities within the school...

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The Concept of Kaitiakitanga

Kaitiakitanga can be described as guardianship to the sky, land and sea. The Māori people believe that the Earth is a taonga (treasure)...

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The Concept of Kotahitanga

Kotahitanga is a Māori term which means togetherness. It emphasises the concept of unity and working together to achieve common goals. As...

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The Concept of Manakitanga

Manakitanga is a Māori term that means extending aroha (love and compassion). This can be in acts of kindness, helping others, caring for...