Academically
For over a 100 years Huntley has had a proven track record as a school that caters for boys’ learning. Huntley is currently a leader in boys’ education and we continue to make this a key focus of our Curriculum direction. The Huntley of the future will prove to be an equally rich learning environment where academic success is celebrated. A flexible curriculum in a friendly environment reflects the changing society and the special needs to individual boys, maintaining the school’s strength in giving attention to basic skills coupled with the integration of action learning styles.
- A culture of strong academic achievement. It is “cool” to be smart.
- Boys receive specialist teaching in all subjects, where a school timetable guarantees subject balance.
- Small classes (1:22).
- Vast support network for the classroom teacher.
- Academic support for those boys requiring extra help with their studies.
- Professionals development of staff a priority.
- Supervised “prep” (homework) each week night.
- An emphasis on literacy and numeracy, over 50% of lessons are in these two core subjects.
- Extension work for the very able students.
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Subjects & Classes
Huntley School follows the New Zealand curriculum.
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- Mathematics
- English
- Science
- Social Studies
- Music
- Art
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- LOTE (Languages other than English) Years 5 and 6 Te Reo Maori Year 7 French and Year 8 Spanish
- Health and Physical Education
- Woodwork and Technology
- Religious Education
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There is one Year 4/5 class, one Year 6 class, one Y6/7 class and two Year 7 classes (one top stream and two parallel classes) and three Year 8 classes (one top stream and two parallel classes).
Class sizes are restricted to 22 students.
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