Junior School Learning

Our Junior Team is made up of our tamariki from Years 0–3. We are a busy, fun and, sometimes, noisy group of Greytown School whānau who all love learning and playing! As part of our school and junior playground we have a sandpit, mud kitchen, large playground with equipment like swings, balance and swinging bars. We also have two large fields and turf to use for play. School break times are exciting, collaborative and fun. There is plenty to do in a gorgeous environment.

Our Junior Team programme consists of three blocks, with literacy and numeracy taking priority for the first two learning sessions of the day. We use a Structured Literacy approach to learning to read and write, which means that during literacy time tamariki are very engaged and involved with literacy activities appropriate to their level. In all classes there are opportunities to learn through hands-on activities, including play, that support the development of language, social skills and imagination. During the last learning block of the day, the Junior Team has a number of different curriculum activities. These include physical education, science rotations, art skills, music, language and any other learning our tamariki show an interest in.

Greytown School provides our Junior students with the opportunity to experience a country school environment in a busy and lively town community. They are lucky to experience pet days with all types of farm animals, cross-country races on a large farm, and input and participation from our local community volunteers, marae and businesses.