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.

Circumference problems

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

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Shirley Boys Visit

Today the year eight boys got to go to Shirley boys and experience some of the classes on offer.   There was baking, art,  claymation recreation of the ANZAC invasion, team games, sausage sizzle and coin tossing (maths!). They finished off the day with a resounding waiata. 

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!