Career Day

Over the last wee while we have been looking at the cost of moving out of home, and what sort of income is required to meet daily living expenses. It has been a real eye opener for some students and there may be a few people living at home longer than they thought! The next part of this was to look at career paths. Students have explored a career of interest to them, using the careers NZ website quizzes to help. Today they ran a career day for students from Tawhirimatea. Careers ranged from working at Rebel Sport to marine biologist, pilot to vet. We had authors, architects, rock musicians, you tube bloggers, a Prime Minister, screen printer artists and early childhood teachers. Plus a whole lot more. Personal trainer was a popular exhibit, as was anything that had a hand out. Students who produced pamphlets quickly ran out and the year 6 students asked really great questions.

Playing with 3d

Circumference problems

This week we have been trying a variety of tasks that involve using circumference.

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Pool party

This week, students from Rāwhiti came and enjoyed themselves at the pool party run by some amazing year 8 students as part of our fundraising. 

Our Tangaroa leaders did a superb job of organizing the event right from the word go and everyone enjoyed the games, prizes and fun in the pool. 

Thanks to everyone who came along and supported us!

Tino pai o koutou mahi!

Debating begins!

Last week eight students in Tangaroa took the floor to debate whether winter sports was good for personal development (or not!). Arguing for the affirmative were Tyrone, Neco, Alex H and Delroy. Arguing the negative were Lizzie, Hayley, Hollie and Tiana.

It was a lively debate with well reasoned and researched arguments and just a little bit of friendly interjection. 

And who won?  It was closely fought but let's just say we won't be taking winter sport out of the curriculum just yet!