Integrated Curriculum | Pohewa

At St Clair School, Pohewa brings together learning through play and our integrated curriculum. Learning through play recognises that children are naturally curious and learn deeply when they have opportunities to explore their interests, follow their ideas and pursue things they are passionate about. Children make choices about their learning and work alongside others, sharing ideas, solving problems and learning from one another. Through these meaningful and authentic experiences, children develop knowledge and skills across curriculum areas such as science, social sciences, technology, the arts, health and physical education.

Why Pohewa?

Pohewa supports our school vision, He kākano nō Rakiātea, by helping children become confident, capable and increasingly independent learners. Through Pohewa, children have opportunities to:

• follow their curiosity, exploring interests, asking questions and making connections with new learning
• experiment, create and problem-solve, applying their knowledge and learning through challenges and mistakes
• collaborate and communicate, sharing ideas and learning with and from others
• develop agency, making choices and taking increasing ownership of their learning
• experience learning that is responsive and meaningful, recognising their needs, cultures, interests, strengths and aspirations.

What does Pohewa look like?

Pohewa can look different from day to day as it responds to children’s development, interests, ideas and learning. You might see children:

• investigating and exploring questions, interests and ideas
• designing, building, creating, experimenting and problem-solving, often developing and improving ideas over time
• reading, writing, communicating and collaborating for meaningful and authentic purposes
• responding to invitations and provocations designed by teachers to spark curiosity and extend learning
• taking part in workshops and explicit teaching that build knowledge and skills across our integrated curriculum.