Our Curriculum

Our Learning

Enabling Our Students To Learn

At Oxford School, we prioritize the holistic development of every student, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally. Our Wellbeing & Support services are designed to nurture students’ mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing through a comprehensive range of programs. 

From learning support and creative arts to career guidance and sports, we foster an environment where students feel supported, empowered, and ready to shine in all aspects of life.

Wellbeing

Empowering
Every Learner

Arts & Culture

Inspiring
Creative Expression

Careers & Pathways

Shaping
Future Opportunities

Sports

Strengthening Body & Team Spirit

What we Offer

Primary School - Years 1-6

The Year 1 to 6 section of the school welcomes the opportunity to work with families in the Oxford Community.
We aim to develop a climate where students will develop the following Key Competencies through
the implementation of well-balanced programmes in a caring environment.

Thinking

Encouraging Critical and Creative Thought

Self Management

Fostering Independence and Responsibility

Relating to Others

Building Social and Interpersonal Skills

Participating and Contributing

Engaging Actively in Community Life

Language, Symbols and Text

Mastering Communication and Interpretation

8 Essential Learning

Cultivating Core Knowledge Across Key Areas

What we Offer

Secondary School Years 7 - 13

Please access the thorough Curriculum Handbook. This gives a complete understanding of all the aspects of Year 7-13 Education at Oxford Area School.

EXTRA’s
OUTDOOR EDUCATION

A comprehensive Outdoor Education programme provides unique experiences for our students. 
Years 4-6 classes often have camps and outdoor trips. 
Years 7 & 8 classes have a 3 day camp each year. Alternating between a water skills based experience and a tramping/outdoor skills based camp. 
Year 9 classes experience a week in a mountain environment with tramping, river rafting, ropes courses, confidence building and team work activities. 
Year 10 students have a snow experience each year with snow skills including snow boarding and/or skiing. 
Leadership skills are developed through extensive courses in outdoor education at Years 12 and 13. These courses are fully fledged subjects and offer Achievement credits and Unit Standards on the NCEA framework. These courses take students out into the mountains and rivers in the top half of the South Island and offer extensive leadership training.