Innovative learning spaces
The design of our teaching spaces allows us to use them in a flexible way to cater for all styles of learning, promoting collaboration and allowing space for independent study. We also make good use of our decks as extra outdoor learning spaces.
Grounds
We are extremely proud of our large outdoor space, it is a great place to play sports and explore. At the front of our school we have a soccer and cricket pitch, an adventure playground and a scooter track. We also have a rugby field, a pump and bike skills track and two netball/ basketball courts. We are currently developing our native areas, orchards, gardens and outdoor learning areas.
Swimming Pool
Our indoor pool is currently under reconstruction.
Halls
Our sports hall is a space for indoor sports such as basketball and gymnastics. It is also home to our assemblies, learning celebrations and weekly kapa haka.
History
The area where our school is located has a significant and rich history, it was highly prized by early Māori settlers for its plentiful resources, defensive sites and historical associations. Established as the Town School in 1873, our school has undergone many changes over the years, the latest being the addition of our new classrooms in 2015.
Leadership
There are many opportunities for our students to learn and practice leadership throughout their time at our school, including being on our student council. In addition, our Year 6 leaders take on special responsibilities for cultural, sporting, environmental and house leadership.
Tikanga Māori
Tuakana teina is an important part of our school culture, our older students regularly buddy up with our younger ones for reading and other activities. We highly value our Māori cultural heritage, it is integral to our weekly routine including whole school kapa haka and student-led powhiri to welcome new families and guests to our school.
Education Outside The Classroom
We love getting out into our environment and learning from local experts – Kaikōura is our classroom and we seize every opportunity to use the rich learning experiences in our local environment to engage our students in their learning. Each year all our students have the opportunity to experience being part of a school camp or participate in local adventures.
