At our meeting on Monday 28 September, we welcomed Katherine Grigor and Jessica Dyer, the lead teachers for literacy and mathematics at Cromwell Primary School.
Their presentation gave us a fascinating insight into the changes to the New Zealand primary school curriculum, particularly how reading, writing and mathematics are being taught in today's classrooms.
What was particularly encouraging to hear was that Cromwell Primary School is already ahead of the curve, having implemented many of the teaching practices now being introduced as part of the new national curriculum.
It is wonderful to know that our local children are receiving such a high standard of education, thanks to dedicated and forward-thinking teachers. Hopefully, the knowledge and experience gained by schools such as Cromwell Primary will help shape teaching practices throughout the rest of New Zealand.
Another important message from the evening was the role that parents and grandparents can play in supporting children's learning. Something as simple as reading regularly with children, encouraging a love of books, and playing maths games together can make a real difference to their confidence and development.
A big thank you to Catherine and Jessica for such an informative and encouraging presentation. It was reassuring to see the passion and commitment of our local teachers and to be reminded that we all have a part to play in helping our young people succeed.
