Everyone has been really into origami lately, and as their folding skills improve, so does their maths! Water bombs, animals,…
These turbulent times mean it has never been more important to carefully consider your children’s well-being and happiness. So many children are anxious about the future. To equip them to thrive in a world of change and uncertainty, in 2009 we created a school that first and foremost builds their inner strength and social skills. From that base of deep inner knowing they are able to produce outstanding academic results.
One of the key strengths we focus on is resilience. Like the other Seven Oaks strengths, this is not a separate topic simply bolted on to the regular curriculum; the principles that grow resilience have consciously been built into our day-to-day educational programme and into the caring, respectful way our carefully selected team of talented and committed educators interact with each student.
Seven Oaks is the school we would all have benefited from when we were young: small class sizes, a caring approach and respect for individuality are at the foundation of our vibrant community. We think all children can achieve their potential with our advanced educational model, so we keep our fees low to make it accessible to more families. If you would like to find out more, please do get in touch.
We help develop skills for life
Learn about our progressive curriculum
Families reveal how Seven Oaks has helped their children
These turbulent times mean it has never been more important to carefully consider your children’s well-being and happiness. So many children are anxious about the future. To equip them to prosper in a world of change and uncertainty, in 2009 we created a school that first and foremost builds their inner strength and social skills. From that base of deep inner knowing they are able to produce outstanding academic results.
One of the key strengths we focus on is resilience. Like the other Seven Oaks strengths, this is not a separate topic simply bolted on to the regular curriculum; the principles that grow resilience have consciously been built into our day-to-day educational programme and into the caring, respectful way our carefully selected team of talented and committed educators interact with each student.
Seven Oaks is the school we would all have benefited from when we were young: small class sizes, a caring approach and respect for individuality are at the foundation of our vibrant community. We think all children can achieve their potential with our advanced educational model, so we keep our fees low to make it accessible to more families. If you would like to find out more, please do get in touch.
Developing the skills to thrive
Learn about our progressive curriculum
Read more about our holistic approach
These early years are critical to developing a positive sense of identity at school – finding their own happy place in the wider world of learning
Read moreExploring and observing, discovering and explaining – lots of hands-on experiences and activities give a practical context to emerging academic skills
Read moreWith a strong focus on creativity and self-expression, team and leadership skills and personal growth, we encourage social responsibility and ask students to listen to their hearts and minds
Read moreAs our students start to look towards new horizons, we ensure their skills are cemented and encourage independence, confidence and respect for others and the environment
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We have an Open Day this term on Friday the 31st of March. We will also be having an Open Day on Thursday the 25th of May.
At the Open Day, there will be a presentation that will cover our philosophy and curriculum, then a guided tour of the school. Afterwards there will be time for a cup of tea and a chat.
If you are interested, please feel free to get in touch with Jeremy
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Seven Oaks is an independent school that achieves outstanding academic results by growing the social and emotional abilities of our students.We have an Open Day next term on Friday the 4th of November.
There will be a presentation that will cover our philosophy and curriculum, then a guided tour of the school. Afterwards there will be time for a cup of tea and a chat.
If you are interested, please feel free to get in touch with Jeremy
This term our Outdoor option are taking bouldering lessons. Not only is bouldering a good physical challenge for the children but it is also a great mental challenge. There is a lot of problem solving to be done when climbing a set route and the children have loved the challenge so far.
Each week the children show great improvement in their skill set and they are becoming excellent communicators whilst helping their peers solve the problem on the wall.
Engaging students with maths takes imagination and organisation. Having small classes makes it easier to create and manage small groups, and it is always so effective for learning. These students are working hard, while also feeling relaxed and positive about their progress – ka pai! To find out how the philosophy and culture of Seven Oaks School could benefit your child, please contact us.
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At Seven Oaks, the children in the senior classes have an outdoor or onsite programme option.
In the outdoor programme, the children go offsite three days a week from 11am to 3pm. From 9am to 10:30am they do literacy and maths.
In term 1, the children did a beach focus. They learnt to surf, cleaned up beaches, learnt about the environment and erosion, and many other activities.
Over the course of term 2, the outdoor option class prepared themselves for a three-day tramp at Mount Sommers.
They learnt all the skills needed to embark on the adventure including; navigation, camp cooking and bush survival skills. The children also learnt about our native plants and wildlife and how to protect these. Through engaging in these sessions, the class used their mathematical thinking, creativity and created a strong sense of whānaungatanaga.
The children grew socially and emotionally, and became a tight knit group that were able to support each consistently and successfully work together.
They spent the days exploring the native bush, water caves and crossing swing bridges and our evenings were spent playing spotlight, cards and of course, toasting Marshmallows on the fire!
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This term the tamariki in the Senior Project Class have chosen to be part of a Junior Master Chef option. Each week they are given challenges, where they use their imagination and creativity to produce wonderful results. The challenge this week was 'Eggs', where they needed to produce a meal using eggs. The winning group made ravioli from scratch.....delicious!
Everyone has been really into origami lately, and as their folding skills improve, so does their maths! Water bombs, animals,…
This iconic poster by one of our students encapsulates some of the things that make Seven Oaks School a great…
We encourage students to personalise their cubbies, drawers and other personal spaces to deepen their sense of ownership at Seven…
A great photo finish to our day at Taylors Mistake last term – kids and mud is a perfect recipe…
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77 Murphys Road
Halswell, Christchurch
8025, New Zealand
