23 Jun 2025

Mathematics Expectations

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

With mid year student reports coming out today, we are writing to you about some of the changes in the Refreshed New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum that have been introduced this year and how this might affect your child.

The main thing to know is that mathematics expectations have shifted. This means what we expect tamariki to know and do in mathematics at each age is higher than before. The idea is to help all our students get a really good start in mathematics.

So, your child, who used to be achieving at the appropriate level may now be working towards it. This doesn't mean your child is doing poorly. It just shows that the new expectations are more challenging. Many new mathematical ideas are being taught earlier, or kids need to understand them much better.

Please don't worry! We know this is a big change, and we're here to help every student so that they can reach these new goals. We're focused on making sure students have strong basic skills and also learn to think deeply about mathematics.

We really believe these changes will give your child a much better understanding of mathematics for the future. Please talk to your child about their mathematics lessons at school, and always feel free to ask their teacher if you have any questions. Whanau Conferences are tomorrow so this would be an excellent time to do this.

WPS Senior Management

23 Jun 2025

Hi all, this is a reminder notice about Whanau Conferences starting tomorrow. See more details below:

Office@WPS

23 Jun 2025

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