As we head into the holidays, we wish all our Kauri wh\u0101nau a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable break.<\/p>
M\u0101nawatia a Matariki<\/strong> - may Matariki bring you time for reflection, connection, and celebration with wh\u0101nau and friends.<\/p> \n\n\n<\/p> We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another exciting term ahead.<\/p> Ng\u0101 mihi nui,<\/p> Hugo, Kate McG, Megan C, Sarah A, Megan H & Nicky<\/p> Upcoming Dates for Term 3:<\/b><\/p> <\/p> <\/p> Passions: Imagination Station - Build On Ice Competition<\/b><\/p> This term, Kate\u2019s Passions Group has been taking part in the Imagination Station Build on Ice Competition. Working in teams, students have spent time designing, creating, testing, and refining their ideas, showing fantastic creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills along the way.<\/p> Every group did an incredible job, demonstrating perseverance, innovation, and teamwork throughout the process. It has been wonderful to see students bringing their ideas to life and supporting one another as they tackled the challenge.<\/p> <\/p> We are incredibly proud of the effort and enthusiasm shown by all students. Check out the photos at the bottom of the blog post to see some of the amazing creations and the hard work that went into them! The full projects were shared to the wh\u0101nau of these students via Hero.<\/p> Kete Blogs: Science Badges:<\/b> Inquiry Presentations: Canterbury Softball Sessions:<\/b><\/p> Our students have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in softball sessions led by the fantastic team from Canterbury Softball this term. They have been learning and developing key skills such as throwing, catching, batting, and teamwork through fun, engaging activities. It has been wonderful to see students grow in confidence while giving a new sport a go. A huge thank you to Canterbury Softball for sharing their expertise and enthusiasm with our \u0101konga! 🥎<\/p>
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<\/b>We have been incredibly impressed by the number of students participating in and completing their Kete Blogs throughout Term 2. The effort, creativity, and consistency shown has been fantastic. An outstanding 117 Kete Blog badges were earned and presented this term\u2014a brilliant achievement! Ka pai to everyone who took the time to share their learning and experiences. Keep up the great work!<\/p>
Congratulations to Pippa on earning two Science Badges and to Shaan on earning one Science Badge this term! These badges reflect the extra effort they've been putting in at home to explore, investigate, and extend their scientific learning beyond the classroom. We are incredibly proud of their curiosity, commitment, and enthusiasm\u2014well done to you both! 🧪🌟<\/p>
<\/b>Our Inquiry presentations to wrap up our Sustainability unit were nothing short of incredible. Students showcased the knowledge they had developed throughout the term with confidence, creativity, and passion. From innovative ideas to thoughtful solutions for real-world environmental challenges, it was fantastic to see the depth of learning and the pride they took in sharing their work. Ka pai to all of our presenters for an outstanding effort! 🌱🌏<\/p>
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