Learning
Learning at Wesley Intermediate is designed to engage, challenge and inspire our students. We recognise that positive relationships and emotional wellbeing are essential foundations for learning, and we strive to create classrooms where every student feels supported to take risks, ask questions and achieve success. Explore our curriculum, learning programmes and the opportunities available to our learners.
Accelerating Achievement
Every child is challenged and supported in their learning because of our:
small class sizes
learning assistants in every class
mix of homeroom and specialist subjects
The result is real progress, preparing them for the next step in their educational journey.
Our class sites
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Rūma Kauri
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu
”Although it is small it is a treasure” -
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Rūma Kōwhai
Mā te kimi ka kite, Mā te kite ka mōhio, Mā te mōhio ka mārama
”Seek and discover. Discover and know. Know and become enlightened.” -
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Rūma Pūriri
Kei ōu ringaringa te ao
”The world is yours” -
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Rūma Rimu
Whāia e koe te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei
“Pursue excellence – should you stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain” -
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Rūma Tōtara
Whaowhia te kete mātauranga
”Fill the basket of knowledge”
Specialist Programmes
Technology | Hangarau
Students learn a range of skills in our Food Technology and STEM programmes.
The Arts | Toi
We have specialist teaching in Visual and Performing Arts.
Culture
— We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.
Our school is rich in culture, and we celebrate diversity.
Sports
Te Kura Waenga o Wēteri is well known for success in sport. We participate in a range of tournaments and competitions in a variety of sports. We tailor the sports on offer each year to our ākonga. Pickle Ball, Touch, Badminton, Rugby, Table Tennis, Athletics, Volleyball, Football and Tag are popular at the moment!
Co-curricular Opportunities
We have many co-curricular opportunities on offer such as Band, Young Entrepreneurs, Chess Club, Lego Club, Environmental Groups as well as a variety of Performing Arts, Cultural Groups and Sporting opportunities. There is something for everyone.
EOTC
Education Outside the Classroom is an important part of Intermediate School life. The whole school goes to camp every second year, and there is a week of EOTC activities during the alternate year. We also have curriculum related trips as appropriate.
Uniform
Students are expected to present themselves in a clean and tidy manner, including on the way to and from school. The full uniform must be worn correctly at all times.
Our uniform is available from The Warehouse, Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill.
Our uniform is gender inclusive and consists of:
Navy blue drill shorts (Schooltex)
Dry fit two-toned Wesley Intermediate polo shirt
Navy blue Wesley Intermediate hoodie
Plain black socks
Plain black shoes
Students may wear a plain black long sleeve t-shirt under their uniform for extra warmth. Students may also wear plain black tights under their shorts or long navy blue drill pants, available from The Warehouse.
Covered footwear is required in specialist teaching classrooms.
KidsCan shoes and jackets are available for all students as required.
The school uniform can also be worn for PE as the polo shirt is dry fit. However if students wish to get changed for PE they can wear plain black sports shorts, a plain navy blue t-shirt and sports shoes.
Jewellery is restricted to a watch, one pair of studs (earrings) and/or a cultural taonga. Please no makeup or nail polish while at school.
Plain black head scarves can be worn.
Uniform Procedure
If a student is not in the correct uniform they are required to have a note or email from home. This will be shown to our Deputy Principal, SENCo who will issue a uniform pass.