An individual approach to education
At Matahui School we understand learning takes many shapes and forms and all children are individuals and learn in different ways. This is the reason why we have built a school ethos that acknowledges and values the different strengths of each student. Instead of asking “Is this child smart?” we ask ”How is this child smart?” Instead of fitting students into a box, we celebrate individual brilliance, we call these ‘super-powers’.
Dr Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple intelligences is embedded in everything we do to find students ‘smarts’ or ‘super-powers’. Is your child word smart, logic smart, do they have strengths in math, music, drama or are they a natural scientist or palaeontologist? Are they fascinated with insects; do they care for the environment? All of these are ways of being smart and we make connections with these types of intelligence and nurture them in a safe environment where students can be themselves.
As we prepare our students for their futures, we teach them how to think and problem-solve through our interdisciplinary approach. Core subjects are integrated across different areas of learning to create relevant meaning for each individual student. Students are able to connect and gain an understanding of concepts through engaging handson activities. Our teachers at Matahui
School guide students in their understanding of key concepts while encouraging each student to think creatively, collaborate with their peers and teacher, and be free to experiment and take risks.
An opportunity for EOTC is our Guardians of the Forest programme which allows students to have real-life experiences in a natural environment where they can play, learn and create; explore land and water and become guardians of our natural environment.
Matahui School offers school tours every Wednesday during school terms, for anyone who would like to learn more about the programmes we offer students.