Promotional page in Greymouth Star 11th July 2019

Science/Technology

Kea students learnt how engineers design and construct buildings to withstand earthquake damage by building their own model structures using toothpicks and marshmallows. They experimented to see how earthquake-proof their buildings are by testing them in an earthquake simulated in a pan of Jelly.

Shanty Town 2019

We had a great couple of days with both the juniors and seniors at Shanty Town this week. The children learnt a lot about the history of the Kokatahi and Kowhitirangi valleys from doing practical and hands-on activities. Thank you, Lisa and Judy (teachers at Shanty Town).

History Lesson

Max Dowell

Great learning this morning with one of our very respected grandparents, Max Dowell. Max started as a child at Kokatahi School in 1939 (80 years ago and the start of World War 2). We were fascinated by his stories of the Kokatahi and Kowhitirangi valley and how the school looked back then. Thank you very much, Max, for your time with us this morning. 

"Explain Everything"

"Explain Everything" on iPads

All the children in the Pukeko room now have an iPad assigned to them individually. This is mainly to use the "Explain Everything" app with our junior students. It is being used to support the Learn, Create, Share approach in many of the Manaiakalani schools throughout New Zealand.
The children are working with our facilitator (Nicola Minehan) on learning and creating learning objects. They will soon be able to share their work with their parents at home.

Last week of Term

Last week of term: 

Multiplication and Peer Mediation in the Hoiho room

Assembly Term 1, 2019

Thank you very much to all the parents and other community members who came along to our assembly today. Thank you also to Nicola for introducing "Explain Everything" to our parent community in the Kea and Pukeko rooms.

Making Kids Waterwise

Teaching children about water safety is extremely important. Our children had a session with Leanne Stocks from Education Canterbury yesterday and she focused on aspects like getting in and out of the water safely, buoyancy, orientation in the water and propulsion.

Hokitika Districts Swimming Sports

Luke, Caleb and Sam will represent us at the Hokitika Districts Swimming Sports tomorrow. Good luck, boys. We know you will do your best!

Summer Learning Journey

Well done to all our Year 4-6 students for participating in the "Summer Learning Journey" at the end of 2018, beginning 2019. 

Congratulations, Caleb for being the winner again!