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Our capability backpack

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Our ‘Capability Backpack’ holds the capabilities that we want children to learn, know, develop and master as they journey through their school years at Pirongia School. Research highlights that a dual focus on academics and capabilities is critical for children’s success. Mastery of such traits predicts our children’s future success, if not better, than academic success alone.

The world our children live in is very different to what it was like when we were growing up. It is no longer enough to just learn “facts”.

No one knows exactly what life will be like for today’s children when they become adults, but we do know that they will need to develop a range of capabilities so that they can adapt and function well in the world.​

The capabilities are not just for school but for life. Our children use and strengthen these capabilities in many different situations outside of school; at home, at sport, at church, at cultural occasions, and eventually in their chosen career.

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Tel: 07 871 9727
office@pirongia.school.nz
100 Beechey Street, Pirongia
P.O.Box 34020, Pirongia, 3844

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  • Home
  • Our Place
    • Mission & Vision
    • General Information >
      • Term Dates
      • Booklet
      • Lunches, Stationery & Other Printables
    • School Flag
    • Stories of Mt Pirongia
    • Enrollment Zone
    • Policies and Procedures >
      • Charter, Financial Accounts & ERO Report
      • Policies & Procedures
  • Our People
    • Staff
    • PTA
    • Our School Board
    • Whanau Group
  • Our Learning
    • Graduate Profiles
    • Capability Back Pack
    • Enviro School
    • Our School Values
    • Sports
    • Library
  • Our Teams
    • Rata Team - Years 0 to 2
    • Tawa Team - Years 3 & 4
    • Kahikatea Team - Years 5 & 6
    • Kawaka Team - Years 7 & 8
  • Our News
    • Newsletters >
      • Term 1 Newsletters
      • Term 2 Newsletters
      • Term 3 Newsletters
      • Term 4 Newsletters
    • Facebook
  • Our Jubilee