Welcome to Horizon

Where possibility is our heartbeat

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 Horizon is a welcoming, vibrant school environment in Snells Beach with a holistic approach to learning from primary right through to college.

Horizon speaks of the journey we guide children on – the journey of learning, growth, and faith. It provides numerous possibilities for our students as they step into the world. Our Christian foundations nurture a sense of identity and purpose in young people, equipping them to live life to the full and to grow academically while also experiencing the wonder of God all around them.

Primary School

Years 1-6

In our nurturing primary school environment, tamariki feel a deep sense of belonging and are equipped with the skills and strategies to embrace risk and growth in their learning. Our Year 1-6 primary teams build strong foundations of learning that empower tamariki to extend and challenge their potential. Through well planned diverse experiences, learners gain confidence and success, serving as the cornerstone to become lifelong learners.

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Junior College

Years 7-10

The Junior College students at Horizon use learning in meaningful ways and make connections of the relevance of learning to life. They develop critical and creative thinking skills within subjects and are given the opportunity to experience an array of real life skills through enriched options. Formation of the person is a crucial aspect to our curriculum, weaving the Christian faith through learning and prioritising holistic development.

Senior College

Years 11-13

Learning in senior college is relevant, authentic and engaging. Learners participate in the special character and learn connected and enriched courses using the vehicle of NCEA. We aim for learners to see connections between learning and real life contexts and aim to prepare them well for their future pathways of University, business, trades and the workforce by providing a bespoke curriculum for our rangatahi (young people).

At Horizon the teachers care deeply about each child, and make building strong relationships with their students a priority. This enables them to individualise learning opportunities and helps ensure that children are engaged and excited about their learning.
— Natasha Pearce
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Term Dates

2024 Terms & Holidays

Term 1
31 Jan to 12 Apr
(School Holiday 13 Apr - 28 Apr)

Term 2
29 Apr to 5 Jul
(School Holiday 6 Jul to 21 Jul)

Term 3
22 Jul to 27 Sep
(School Holiday 28 Sep to 13 Oct)

Term 4
14 Oct to 13 Dec
(School Holiday Dates TBC)

 

Additional Closure Dates

Term 1
Tues 6 Feb – Waitangi Day
Fri 28 Mar – Good Friday 
Mon 1 Apr – Easter Monday
Tues 2 Apr – Easter Tuesday
Term 2
Wed 29 May – School closes at 12:30pm
Fri 31 May – Kahui Ako Teacher Only Day
Mon 3 Jun – King’s Birthday
Fri 28 Jun – Matariki
Term 3
TBC
Term 4
Labour Day – Mon 28 October

(Additional Teacher Only Days may be added at a later date)

 

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