We have got many enviro initiatives going on in the school to start the year, with more to come. Here is a snapshot of what is happening so far:
The Eco-Warriors have started working towards the our TREEmendous outdoor learning area event to be held on the 8th and 9th of May. They are currently designing some of the elements of the space, including a creative water wheel.
The school has committed to communicating digitally with families, which is a great way to drastically reduce paper and ink use in our school, saving money and easing pressure on the resources of our planet.
Tupuranga students are taking ownership of their vegetable gardens and have started off by planting seeds to grow in their gardens. Growing kai is a great way to develop our hauora: our physical, mental and emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
Room 9 had a great time digging up potatoes last week and enjoyed a potato feast. It was like searching for buried treasure, with the added bonus that you can eat the treasure! Ka pai to Troy who thought to say our karakia kai before eating the potatoes.
The Eco-Warriors have started working towards the our TREEmendous outdoor learning area event to be held on the 8th and 9th of May. They are currently designing some of the elements of the space, including a creative water wheel.
The school has committed to communicating digitally with families, which is a great way to drastically reduce paper and ink use in our school, saving money and easing pressure on the resources of our planet.
Tupuranga students are taking ownership of their vegetable gardens and have started off by planting seeds to grow in their gardens. Growing kai is a great way to develop our hauora: our physical, mental and emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
Room 9 had a great time digging up potatoes last week and enjoyed a potato feast. It was like searching for buried treasure, with the added bonus that you can eat the treasure! Ka pai to Troy who thought to say our karakia kai before eating the potatoes.
Enviroschools Principles in action here:
- Empowered Students are enabled to participate in a meaningful way in the life of their early childhood centre or school. Their unique perspectives are valued for the knowledge and insight that they bring, and they are supported to take action for real change.
- The principle of Learning for Sustainability recognises the types of teaching and learning that foster student empowerment, decision-making, action and sustainable outcomes.