Alphabet Aerobics

At last weeks assembly room three shared their Alphabet aerobics, inspired by a performance by Daniel Radcliffe.  An awesome array of alphabet acting!!!

Coding with kids!

Since being inspired by the engagement of Mr Spicers Lego Mindstorm robotics group I have been wondering what a comprehensive coding programme would look like across the school.  A recent article in stuff also provided a challenge for schools.

http://i.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/63118089/Why-NZ-kids-should-learn-to-code

A number of our students are increasingly  turning to more creative ways of demonstrating their learning.  The use of Scratch, Minecraft and Tinkercad is now part of our classroom programme.  

I have been experimenting with an app suggested by Te Aroha College teacher Troy Smith called LightBot.  It has been amazing seeing a group of year three students quickly come to grips with complex ideas.  

I would love to hear from schools that are experimenting with coding with their learners!  

School Athletics

The weather behaved itself and we were treated to an awesome day to enjoy our senior athletics sports.  Many students got into the spirit of the event dressing in house colours and supporting their peers.  We were treated to some awesome performances and effort with the house relays finishing off a successful event.  Thank you to the Te Aroha Athletics club and our parents that made the day a success!

20 Years at Stanley Avenue!!

This morning we acknowledged two very special staff members at Stanley Ave.  Nova Spencer and Christine Finucane have now been at Stanley Ave for twenty years!

We organised a surprise breakfast, inviting family members, ex staff and current staff.  We are so lucky to have two committed, hard working, talented ladies that know Stanley Ave so well.

Well Done and Thanks!!

Connected!

http://i.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/10662319/Students-now-well-connected

The Waikato Times coverage of Associate Minister of Education Nikki Kaye and Network for Learning CEO John Hanna's visit to Stanley Avenue.

Network for Learning Visit!

Earlier this week we received the exciting news that the school was being visited by the Associate Minister of Education Nikki Kaye and the CEO of Network for Learning John Hanna.  We loved showing them around the school and showcasing the learning opportunities we provide at Stanley Avenue.  They visited a couple of classes and our MakerSpace where they saw our robotics programme, 3D Printer and were interviewed by our SAS TV team.

The visit was to celebrate Stanley Avenue School being the 1000th school connected to the Network for Learning-  a free, secure ultra-fast internet connection that will help us provide a future focused learning environment for our students.

Nikki Kaye

Had a superb visit to Stanley Ave school. A great principal, teachers and students. They are progressive and leading in learning with new technologies.

Robotics, radio, broadcasting, 3D printers all being used. Their connection to the managed network will help them do more in the future.

Livestock Day

Last week we hosted the Combined Schools Livestock Day.  Over sixty animals (calves, lambs and a goat!) visited Stanley Avenue.  Judges put the owners and animals through some rigorous examination.  It was fantastic to be able to see the hard work that our students had put in, getting to know their animals and in preparing them for the day.  Congratulations to all that took part and a huge thanks to the organisers and judges!  Final results will be posted shortly!