A Taste of Life at Longburn

• Relationships - at the heart of our philosophy and practices.
• Language and Culture - building 'Cultural Capital'.
• Literacy and Numeracy (a given).
• Longburn School Learning Approach (adapted from the 'Walker Learning Approach').
• PB4L School utilising a Restorative Approach to behaviour management.
• Robotics.
• ENVIRO School: Animal care (school chooks, aviary birds, Guinea Pigs), Vegetable Gardens, Nature Reserve...
• Whanau Time (start each day as a whole school whanau).
• Cooking (and eating).
• Leadership - Tuakana/Teina + Student Leadership Team.
• Sports (Te Kawau Cluster events and School Teams for some codes).
• Great Outdoor Areas and Facilities: Rock climbing wall, Bike Tracks, Swimming Pool, The Boat, Established trees (including the Nature Reserve), Play areas...
• Bikes in Schools Programme.
• Pause, Breathe, Smile Programme (Mindfulness) - schoolwide.
• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme implemented schoolwide.
• NZ Critical Histories Programme - schoolwide.
• 'The Learning Pit' - 'Active Learning through Play' for our Yr 0-3 Learners. Individual and/or small group inquiries around the 17 Global Goals, along with Genius Hour Projects for our Yr 4-8 Learners. All Learners given the opportunity through the Learning Pit to further develop their 'Learner Agency and Key Competencies'.

...and so much more.