The Academy was established in January 2018 to provide a range of exciting and stimulating educational experiences, for children of all ages.
Programme Summary - Term 2 2024
There is no ceiling on what we can offer at The Academy.
At present, we’re offering the following topics but perhaps your children have a passion and they’re bursting to learn more about it. Get in touch if you’d like to speak to us about enrolling your child.
Kākano (seeds) Ages 5-7 | Tipu (seedlings) Ages 7-9 | Tāpiri (shoots) Ages 10-13
Brainery
Ages 5 - 13
8:45-12:15
Maths and literacy to grow your child’s confidence and ability.
With a focus on quality personal interactions, social skills and emotional growth, we think outside the box to develop inspired learners covering spelling, handwriting, structured literacy and maths.
Tuesdays am (ages 10-13)
Tuesdays am (ages 7-9) Additional group
Wednesdays am (ages 8-10)
Thursdays am (ages 5-8)
History Explorers: Uncovering the Past!
Ages 10-13 / Ages 7-9
(two groups)
12:45-2:45pm
Join us on a historic expedition!
Embark on a thrilling journey through the ages with our exciting new course! Students can delve into the captivating stories of World War I and II and develop archaeological skills, digging into the past and finding out some of the hidden truths and fallacies from stories long ago. Dive into interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and engaging projects that bring history to life like never before. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the wonders of the past and become a part of our History Explorers adventure.
Tuesdays pm
Navigating Pirates
Age 8-10
12:45-2:45
Ahoy, mateys! Prepare to set sail on an epic adventure!
Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the continents, discover capital cities, and unravel the mysteries of major world alliances and disputes. But that's not all – get ready to embrace your inner pirate as we delve into the swashbuckling world of pirate etiquette and learn about famous buccaneers from the past! We will turn our classroom into a ship and set sail, ARGHHH so be ready to walk the plank toward our challenges and games, you'll feel like a true pirate captain charting the high seas. Don't miss the boat – prepare to navigate the seven seas like a legendary pirate!
Wednesdays pm
Wondrous Walliams - A Journey through Books!
Ages 5-7
12:45-2:45
Unleash your imagination and boost confidence!
Join us as we dive into the imaginative worlds created by David Walliams, where every page holds a treasure trove of laughter, wonder, and excitement. From the heartwarming tales of friendship to the hilarious escapades of eccentric characters, we'll explore the magic of storytelling while secretly improving some literacy skills. With guided literacy techniques, word-building challenges, and confidence-boosting reading exercises, we'll transform our classroom into a literary wonderland where every child can unleash their funny side in these popular children's stories.. Don't miss this chance to embark on a reading adventure like no other!
