Our Curriculum

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Our Kura Toa Learning Model

At Kura Toa, learning is guided by our Know, Be, Do, approach.

This interconnected framework enables rangatahi champions to develop their deep knowledge, sense of identity, and apply learning with purpose and real-world meaning.

  • Focus Labs

    Champions build new knowledge and understanding through focused learning. They gain the skills and ideas needed to make sense of the world around them.

    This academic foundation helps them grow in confidence, think clearly, and take on new challenges with purpose.

  • Āhua Labs

    Champions develop the qualities and ways of being needed to navigate the world with confidence. They build key strengths such as courage, resilience, integrity, and self-belief, enabling them to respond to challenges and contribute positively in different contexts.

  • Life Labs

    Champions put their learning into action.

    They apply what they know and who they are in practical, meaningful ways. With a strong sense of purpose and connection, they contribute to their whānau, their communities, and the wider world as confident global citizens.

Who is Kura Toa For?

Kura Toa is for rangatahi champions in Year 7-13 and their whānau who are motivated in an education approach grounded in identity, purpose and real pathways for the future.

We partner with rangatahi and whānau who align with our Ngāti Toa grounded curriculum and our focus on growing confident, capable champions committed to the values of the kura. This means actively engaging in learning and supporting the learning of others.

Our environment enables this through smaller class sizes, mixed-ability learning, and a strong tuakana–teina approach. With specialist provision for those who experience the world in different ways, our champions are set up to succeed and thrive.

Together, we are building respectful, confident, and capable champions, ready to make their mark in the world.

What Learning Looks Like

Learning at Kura Toa is designed to be purposeful and engaging, combining self-directed learning, strong relationships and real-world experiences to prepare champions for life beyond school.

A Kura Toa champion will experience

  • A strong sense of belonging

  • Practical, hands-on learning experiences

  • Consistent routines that build confidence

  • Flexible timetabling that supports independence

  • Culturally grounded learning environments

  • Safe spaces to ask questions and take risks

  • Real-world and industry-connected opportunities

  • Ongoing support for wellbeing

  • A balanced and well-rounded programme, including opportunities in sport and other areas of interest

Our Kaupapa – Curriculum Areas

  • Know

    FOCUS LABS

    Literacy & Communication

    Mathematics & Financial Capability

    Science & Innovation

  • Be

    ĀHUA LABS


    Identity & Culture

    Hauora & Wellbeing

    Leadership & Contribution

  • Do

    LIFE LABS

    Projects & Enterprise

    Pathways & Life Skills

    Taiao & Environment

Interested in Kura Toa?

If you would like to enroll your rangatahi or learn more about the kura, we encourage whānau to register their interest.

Our team will be in touch with further information about enrolment, information sessions, and next steps.

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