Term 1 Week 6

Well the term has certainly flown by. Teachers and students have been busy with routines, class programmes, swimming, and generally getting to know each other. We have two new staff in Tangaroa, Whaea Anna-Belle and Nogo who are learning 'the ropes' of how the studio works and getting to know Whaea Sharon and Mr Redmond. Technology at Te Waka Unua Tech Centre has run since week 3 and students will rotate at the end of term 1 for a new discipline.

Learning conferences are coming up at the end of the term. Parents and caregivers have been informed of these times. There are minor changes to Tangaroa Studio learning conference day and times. The school newsletter has been sent out every two weeks.

We'll start the class blog from today onwards and hopefully students will be able to share what they're are doing in class.

Inspiring writiers: follow up

While ago we published some story starters written by Tangaroa students.  Last week we recieved  this story from Luke B in Tawhirimatea, who had been inspired by Sophie's idea.  How fantastic is this!  Well done Luke B, thanks for sharing your writing.


See Sophie's original post here:

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

Kia kaha Kaikoura

Thank you for all your donations. We have taken them to a truck heading for Rangiora this afternoon and Kaikoura tonight. 

Looking at Leadership

Had a wonderful time today with our awesome year sevens at the GRIP Leadership course. Lots of really exciting ideas were shared. 

Circumference problems

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

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