Why Years 7-10?

Personal Development

The middle years, ages 10 – 15, are a crucial developmental period in the lives of young people. South Auckland Middle School is a developmental window as well as a learning window. It provides an environment where children can have their personal, emotional, academic, physical, social, and spiritual needs met in a supportive manner. 

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One aim of running the school as a middle school is to give the students the chance to be children for a little longer; to give them more time to explore their own interests and dreams without the pressure for precocious social development that can occur at intermediates and large secondary schools. In saying that, a large amount of energy and commitment is required from each student and they will develop personally as well as academically.

Our Graduates

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A student graduating will have:

  • had the opportunity to develop their potential in a wide range of academic, physical, cultural, and social areas.

  • been in a continuously stimulating learning environment.

  • had emphasised the very best teaching, learning and thinking techniques and the best use of ICT skills and opportunities.

  • been in an environment permeated with Christian values and philosophy basis that genuinely facilitates the child’s development.

  • followed an integrated, project-based curriculum that encompassed the New Zealand Curriculum guidelines and developed the Ministry of Education’s essential skills framework.