Leadership in Action

This term, during Wednesday afternoon’s year seven and eight students have been taking part in a leadership elective. Students have been able to choose a group in work with. Options include making a difference to our environment, developing the School’s website, designing a gym for the School, taking jump jam with the junior students, selecting sports equipment for the School, working in classes to help with learning, designing a mural for the School, music on the marimba and organising fundraising opportunities. It has been wonderful to see these students so passionate about their learning and making a difference to others in the School. We look forward to sharing some of the exciting initiatives in the near future.

Grandma McGarvey- By Brooke

Enjoy this photo story from Brooke which was shared during assembly this week.

Consultation evening

Below is the presentation that will be shared during our consultation evening on the 12th May. Any feedback or questions?

Consultation Presentation

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The exciting challenges ahead

Today whilst watching the roofers work on rooms five and six I contemplated the exciting challenges of term two.  During the holidays Edtech have been busy making improvements to our School network.  This will allow teachers and students wireless access with the support from our netbooks supplied by Cyclone computers. 

Why is this exciting?

Effective teaching with ICT's can lead to:
-  Enhanced student interest, engagement and learning achievement.
-  Provide opportunity to develop true lifelong learners. 
-  Enliven Teaching practice. 
-  Support School organisation and evidence based decision making. 
-  Enhance communication between home and school. 

I am looking forward to sharing exciting developments on the impact of student learning. 

Our environment- Learning in and out of the classroom.

This term has been an exciting term for the teachers, students and community of Stanley Avenue School. Leadership camp for the year seven and eight students (which has led to leadership initiatives), A beach trip to Waihi for the junior School which included a visit to Waihi Beach School and Bowentown, and finally a overnight camp for rooms 10, 3 and 4. This camp included a trip to a marae, top town events and a day around Te Aroha meeting with the Mayor, going to the museum, a trip on the paddleboat, visiting the fire station and the library.

Whew!!!!

All of these events link into our learning about the environment. I can't wait to see the thinking that comes from these superb events. A huge thank you to the range of people that have assisted to make this term a wonderful one.

An interesting video.

Makes you think. Especially with the 40 hour famine on the horizon.

Photo competition finalists

Students from year seven and eight have had the opportunity to enter a photo competition. The theme is 'How I connect with my environment'. Here are the five photos.