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Hello everyone and welcome to Emmanuel Christian School's first Wiki which has been established to facilitate discussion about The NZ Curriculum (NZC). //

Before you begin, have a look at the inside front cover of NZC for an explanation of the significance of the spiral shell logo which has become a feature of NZC over the years.  Any comment?? Add your comments here.
 * So its not just a pretty picture! A very appropriate symbol for education as well as any area of life where we grow. Prefer 'creation' to nature. Not so sure about the imagery re protective shells though. MR
 * So how could we adapt the logo to reflect our special character? AJ
 * We could use the symbol and description substituting "creation" for "nature" with possible reference to e.g. 1 Corinthians 13:11 "When I was a child, I spoke like a child, thought like a child, and reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up my childish ways."
 * It is quite symbolic & is evident in other parts of nature (God's creation). I like the way it implies 'life-long learning', which is at the heart of the NZC. MV

Now go to Page 7 of NZC i.e. "Overview" This will give you an idea of how the pieces of the jigsaw fit together. As you will see there are two distinct focus areas. - "Directions for Learning" "and "Guidance." As far as the "Directions for Learning go" they all grow out of the Vision so that is where we will begin.

The NZC "Vision" is fully stated on Page 8. Please look at it through the eyes of ECS's Vision Statement and Strategic Plan.

Where are the parallels? Are there any areas of conflict?
 * Parallels - descriptors fit in well with the 'eager and responsive learners' of our strategic plan; YES to actively involved - how can we (shape our culture and) engage in the world but not of the world with contemporary society if we are removed from it? MR
 * Conflicts - I see the conflicts at heart relating to the purpose of attaining these things: 'to secure a....future for our country', Agree! We could reword e.g. who recognise God as Creator and to seek to understand and care for His creation by .............. 'to enable them to live full and satisfying lives through a personal walk with God . These are **by-products**, not purpose. The true purpose relates to loving and serving God, understanding and caring for His creation, giving our utmost for His glory. I have a similar reaction to the 'positive in their own identity in Christ comment. We can be positive about who we are in Christ. MR 
 * I struggle with the second bullet - I can relate to the last section but not the first MR
 * It is a valid vision from a secular perspective. The problem is it leaves out God, His word & His creation. Also little or no mention of the role of the family &/or serving others. MV