For English in the first year at school, your child's teacher will focus on oral language, reading and writing.

Find out about supporting your child’s reading in the first year of school.

Use these slides to help you practise sounds and letters (phonics) with your child.

During the first 3 years at school, the goal is for children to thrive in environments rich in maths.

In their first year of school, your child will learn about growing bodies, health and hygiene, relationships, and foundational movement skills.

In Year 1, your child will begin to act like young scientists, exploring and asking questions about the world around them.

In Year 1, your child begins to be curious about design, turn ideas into simple creations, explore properties of materials, and develop creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

In Year 1, your child will start to explore important concepts such as identity, family, and community, learning about family stories, places, and currency.

In Year 1, your child will explore the Arts through simple concepts and techniques and engage with art forms from New Zealand and around the world.