At Totara we aim to inspire our students to succeed to their
potential, developing pride and self-belief.
To be successful, Totara School
students will need to be Communicators Can ask questions based on responses to delve further. Can retell main points from listening to a speaker. With preparation can present ideas to a large group of people on a topic. Can respond to questions on a topic they are knowledgeable about.
| Investigators Can compare and contrast previous experiences with current ones, or new ideas. Can independently locate and use a wide range of resources. Can ask deeper questions, involving two parts. Can discuss what they have learnt, and what is needed next with justifications.
| Contributors Can justify and analyse consequences of chosen actions. Independently follows a plan of action (this may be beyond school). Can complete tasks, using initiative. Provides leadership of school events.
| Innovators Can use new knowledge to create improvements to current designs. Can create detailed plans to solve a problem, with pros & cons identified. Can create new products or services to solve a need.
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We develop these skills through literacy, numeracy, sciences, health and arts .
Totara School CurriculumTotara School Curriculum
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