Curriculum at EBIS
Preparing students for future learning pathways is a school priority. Graduates gain fundamental skills of:
Accurate and deep reading,
Writing and speaking with clarity and coherence;
Use of tools of mathematical and logical reasoning to solve practical problems;
Skilled research;
Competence with information and communications technologies; and
Readily embracing new areas of knowledge.
Students working in the EBIS school library
Essential Learning Areas
English, The Arts, Health and Physical Education, learning languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Sciences, and Technology
Key Competencies
Thinking; relating to others; using language, symbols, and texts; managing self; participating and contributing
English Language Support
ESOL – (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
International students are placed in mainstream classes and receive, if required, ESOL support from a qualified, specialist ESOL teacher.
Enrichment Programmes
In addition to the core curriculum, Evans Bay Intermediate School provides a wide range of experiences:
OUTDOOR EDUCATION: Camps; William Pike challenge, Pedal Ready
ART and PERFORMANCE: Annual Production, Akauwaiata, Instrumental and Vocal Groups, Instrument Tuition, Music and Performing Arts Festivals, Cultural Festivals, Visual Art Exhibitions, Television and Film Productions
LANGUAGES: Speech competitions, Languages (Mandarin, Korean), Writing extension
SPORT: Cycle track, Inter-challenge, basketball, football, badminton, netball, hockey, water polo, Inter-Class and Inter-Intermediate Sports; Zone and all Wellington and regional sports competitions
SOCIAL: Community Service; Student Government
Students participating in the Inter-Intermediate Cross Country.
Students taking part in ‘Kiwi on a Plate’
Cultural Inclusiveness
Aotearoa New Zealand has a proud history. At Evans Bay Intermediate School our students are exposed to a range of cultural experiences relating to Tikanga, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori: part of upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We acknowledge, respect, and celebrate the diversity of our students, staff and community.
Classes
All classes at Evans Bay Intermediate School are composite, mixed ability, Year 7 and Year 8 homeroom classes.Why?
Composite classes:
provide emotional and social stability and security so vital for the maturing pre-adolescent child
enable the incoming Year 7 students to integrate more naturally and easily into the school system
provide each student, where appropriate, the same Class Teacher for their two years of intermediate schooling
are compatible with the seamless design and structure of the New Zealand Curriculum
enable the school to maximise staff expertise and knowledge and to make the best use of the facilities
Students playing on the EBIS interchallenge