Samoa Year 3 Curriculum - Samoan

The Samoa Year 3 curriculum, with instruction primarily in Samoan, covers several core subject areas. The Ministry of Education and Culture ( provides curriculum statements for each subject.

Samoan Language Arts

The Samoan language arts curriculum emphasizes developing literacy skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It also incorporates aspects of Samoan culture (fa'asāmoa) into the learning process. Additional resources for Samoan language learning can be found on the NZ Curriculum Online website (

English

Year 3 marks the formal introduction of written English, with reading and writing added to the program (

Mathematics

The mathematics curriculum aims to develop a strong foundation in mathematical concepts. The Ministry of Education and Culture ( emphasizes effective teaching and community involvement in supporting student learning.

Science

The science curriculum ( covers various scientific concepts and encourages students to ask questions and conduct experiments. It focuses on developing an understanding of the natural world.

Social Studies

The social studies curriculum ( covers three main strands: Society, Culture and Heritage; Place and Environment; and Time, Continuity, and Change. It aims to develop students' understanding of their society, culture, and place in the world.

Health and Physical Education

The health and physical education curriculum ( focuses on developing students' physical, emotional, and social well-being. It emphasizes healthy lifestyles and promotes physical activity.

Visual Arts

The visual arts curriculum encourages creative expression and exploration of various art forms. The Ministry of Education and Culture website ( provides further information on the visual arts curriculum. A video demonstrating visual arts activities for Years 1-3 is available on Facebook (