6. Production 6.1 All students will have the opportunity to participate The Box” production was very successful. Every student “Button participated. Students were able to participate in drama, dance, song in the Production” Students given the opportunity and for some the lighting and sound desk and backstage. It was great to have such huge community support for this event. to experience a creative arts 6.2 Provide the opportunity to participate in the We are not participating in the APPA festival this year due to experience. Northern Bays Arts Festival, APPA and Word Vision timetable constraints and commitment issues. The Hibiscus Coast Choirs as well as the Hibiscus Coast Concert. concert was cancelled but we have replaced this with a cultural Arts concert at the end of term 2. 7. Develop Science as an integral part of the curriculum delivery 7.1 to ensure that our teaching and learning programme Ensure that students have the The STEAM programme gave students many opportunities for learning in Science. They participated in a range of learning delivery in Science is in line with the NZC and is given opportunity for quality learning experiences. appropriate coverage in Science The first term also included a science focus Mini beasts Insects in – – our environments. 7.2 That we develop a strong Enviro- Schools That we can engage our school This has continued with a focus on insects in Term 1. Students created bug and their curiosity and interested was engaged. Students programme that fits with our focus and community in the enviro focus ‘hotels’ ‘country’ are still searching out skinks and bugs this term. includes recycling and garden development. 7.3 To further develop Science by implementing a Focus on STEAM subjects in A debrief of the STEAM focus was included in the July BOT meeting. It has been agreed that STEAM will be a focus every year. focus on STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Term 2 Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills. 8. 8.1 Support the Peer Mediator programme Peer Mediator Programme has This continues to be a very positive programme. Students are on the provides opportunities for students to take positive impact on the school playground during lunch times assisting students to solve their responsibility for mediating playground issues. problems through mediation. The also work in a play area for students with no one to play with so there is always someone to play with.
6. Production 6.1 All students will have the opportunity to participate in the Production” Students given the opportunity to experience a creative arts experience. The “Button Box” production was very successful. Every student participated. Students were able to participate in drama, dance, song and for some the lighting and sound desk and backstage. It was great to have such huge community support for this event. We are not participating in the APPA festival this year due to timetable constraints and commitment issues. The Hibiscus Coast concert was cancelled but we have replaced this with a cultural Arts concert at the end of term 2. 6.2 Provide the opportunity to participate in the Northern Bays Arts Festival, APPA and Word Vision Choirs as well as the Hibiscus Coast Concert. 7. Develop Science as an integral part of the curriculum delivery 7.1 to ensure that our teaching and learning programme delivery in Science is in line with the NZC and is given appropriate coverage Ensure that students have the opportunity for quality learning in Science The STEAM programme gave students many opportunities for learning in Science. They participated in a range of learning experiences. The first term also included a science focus – Mini beasts – Insects in our environments. 7.2 That we develop a strong Enviro- Schools programme that fits with our ‘country’ focus and includes recycling and garden development. That we can engage our school community in the enviro focus This has continued with a focus on insects in Term 1. Students created bug ‘hotels’ and their curiosity and interested was engaged. Students are still searching out skinks and bugs this term. 7.3 To further develop Science by implementing a focus on STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Focus on STEAM subjects in Term 2 A debrief of the STEAM focus was included in the July BOT meeting. It has been agreed that STEAM will be a focus every year. 8. Provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills. 8.1 Support the Peer Mediator programme provides opportunities for students to take responsibility for mediating playground issues. Peer Mediator Programme has positive impact on the school This continues to be a very positive programme. Students are on the playground during lunch times assisting students to solve their problems through mediation. The also work in a play area for students with no one to play with so there is always someone to play with.
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