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Schools’
Handbook
2018
Growing Great Communities
Welcome to the 2018 REAP Wairarapa Schools’ Handbook. Our REAP’s Mission is to support the development of the communities in our region by providing responsive learning opportunities that meet the diverse needs of our people. REAP Wairarapa (Rural Education Activities Programme) provides access to lifelong learning opportunities across a number of sectors, including early childhood, schools, and adult and community education. Our work is diverse and includes working to develop our people and communities by providing practical support to organisations and initiatives that meet local needs. There are thirteen REAPs whose work varies in each of the regions, and include a diverse range of activities, working with all or some of the following government agencies: Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Commission, Land Transport, Te Puni Kokiri, Accident Compensation Commission, Ministry of Social Development (including Strategies with Kids, Information for Parents – SKIP) REAPs also work closely with local government, local trusts and community groups in their area. Much of the work in REAPs is of a developmental nature. REAPs are specialists in promoting and nurturing community change. REAP House is also the home of a number of other organisations: Literacy Wairarapa Adult Literacy Support Wairarapa Road Safety Council Road Safety programmes YETE Wairarapa Youth Education, Training and Employment Partnership Spaces for Hire - REAP Wairarapa has many spaces for hire at www.waireap.org.nz including the old Castlepoint School - Rangiwhakaoma Education Centre Wairarapa REAP Board Janine Devenport Chairperson Pattie O’Boyle Trustee Tim McMahon Deputy Chairperson Ana-May Gudsell Trustee Tim White Chairperson Audit and Risk Gill Murray Trustee Jean McCombie Trustee Tim Bird Trustee Tom Hullena Trustee Wairarapa REAP Staff The REAP staff work on a variety of contracts and many are part time. Peter McNeur Director Karen Stevens Office Manager Tracey Shepherd Education Manager Trudy Sears Schools Liaison Anita Coote Reception Linda Griffith Reception Support Makuini Kerehi Kaitakawaenga Jude Mitchell Early Childhood Leader Shirley Jones Lifelong Education Officer Martha Manaena Computers in Home Tracy Graham Professional Support Jude McNeur Project Support Josie Whaanga YETE Project Lead Maria Hodges YETE Administrater Louise Wensvoort YETE L2W Support Maria McKenzie YETE Strategic Team Support All staff can be contacted by email firstname.lastname@waireap.org.nz
About REAP Extension Programmes Thank you for your ongoing support of REAP’s Schools’ Programmes. We are continually working on the improvement of our Handbook, making it even better and more useful to schools as you plan extension/enrichment and other activities for your students. • WORKSHOP / PROGRAMME PURPOSE Our workshops/programmes are not intended to take the place of schools’ own programmes, or to give a critique on where students may fit on a scale. Their purpose is to light the fire of enthusiasm for a subject (or to fan existing flames), to broaden horizons and to stimulate thinking. They give an opportunity for a student to be immersed with a small group of like-minds, and to work without interruption while focused on the same topic. • HOW TO SELECT STUDENTS We have included learning objectives and information to help you to select students – please read these carefully and send the right students from the stated year groups. We encourage you to take risks about the selection of children who may benefit from exposure to the workshop topic. However we cannot accept students who are a ‘risk’ when it comes to behaviour – if you have any doubts about how a student will behave then they are not the right student to send. • EVALUATION / FEEDBACK We believe the best way for students to share the learning they have done at REAP programmed events with their school is for their teachers to talk to them about it, using the learning objectives as a guide to questioning. We will email you on the last day of the course with the course information and any handouts to enable you to have those conversations with your students when they return to the classroom. We will also email an online evaluation to you for students to complete and we encourage you to undertake this exercise as soon as students return to school. The evaluation is an important part of our work; not only does it assist us with future planning, it provides valuable feedback to ensure our programmes are relevant and meeting needs of staff and students. Please take the time to complete the evaluations to let us know what worked well and what didn’t work so well. We welcome feedback good or bad. NB: Places for programmes are limited, and we ask that you are thoughtful in the number of places you request. Nominating a specific number of named students gives us an indication of your commitment to the programme. REAP will allocate places to each school and then request names if they have not already been provided. Should substitution of one child for another be deemed better as the workshop approaches, please ensure you advise REAP at least three working days before the class dates
Applications for further REAP Support 2018 REAP is charged with helping to raise student achievement and to reduce disparity. This includes supporting raising achievement for Māori students and Tātaiako competencies. REAP invites all schools to apply for one application for further support. The programme can run anytime during the year but needs to be completed before the end of 2018. The application is in addition to all programmes / workshops / events listed in this handbook. Whilst this support is primarily aimed at small schools, any school looking for support in this area should make an application. We are looking for programmes that support your school from a strategic direction perspective. A programme that supports your school’s whakawhanaungatanga, engagement and partnerships with your community; programmes that support the culture, language and identity of your school. Even if you are unable to source a tutor, please still make an application and we will support you to find one. To make an application please complete the application form HERE or call Trudy Sears, Schools Liaison on 06 377 1379 or 0800 WAI REAP or email schools@waireap.org.nz to arrange a visit. Schools are reminded that we are not a funding agency but a developmental education organisation that works with groups to make changes for the good of others. As this is a collaborative approach, schools should also consider the contribution that they are making to the programme. Some good examples of this are: • where the school wants to run the programme for part of the year, but wants REAP to only support part of that period (extending the length) • where the schools runs a programme in one syndicate and REAP supports another (extending the breadth) • where the school pays for travel of a resource person and significant materials that allow a programme to run and REAP pays for the tutor; • the school provides teacher development and REAP provides a student component • plus other creative ways etc. Providing the venue for a programme to run in is not considered to be your contribution! Your application must make clear the collaborative approach you are taking and where REAP is adding value to your programme. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE APPLICATION FOR FURTHER SUPPORT FORM
Professional Learning & Development
SHARPREADING
SharpReading has been 17 years in the making (10 years
inside the New Zealand Graduate School of Education and
the last 7 years training in NZ and overseas schools) and
now we will bring our guided reading training to Masterton
for the first time.
Our "hands on” workshops supply you with the knowledge
MARK SWEENEY and the practices to sharpen your delivery of guided read-
ing and make an instant difference to the engagement and
ability of your students.
Mark Sweeney is a highly trained and experienced coach,
Our three workshops start with Junior Guided Reading (our
who can help you to take charge of dealing with difficulties Stages 1&2) and how to develop solid decoding practice by
or achieving aims. Mark specialises in coaching leaders. clarifying the differences between shared and guided
reading. You will be amazed at how much time we can give
He will be delivering workshops in Masterton and the South back to you.
Wairarapa on;
Our Stage 3 - Sentence Level Comprehension is perfect for
1. Being your best as an educational leader. Years 3-8 and builds on "student centred" guided reading
Understanding the mindset, tools and tasks of an by showing you exactly where and when you need to get in
education leader. and support your students and when to pull out and let
them get on with the practice.
2. Helping others to perform their best in your school
or team - a toolkit for ensuring your people are at Finally we will bring you a workshop for Struggling Older
Readers. Those students who are older but have not
their best
gained fluency with decoding and just continue to get fur-
ther behind. This is a 10 intervention programme. See
below for more details.
WHEN & WHERE
All information is below but feel free to check us out online
Masterton - Thursday 17th May and consider registering. We'd love to see you
South Wairarapa - Wednesday 1st August Stage1 & 2 Junior Guided Reading 4th Sep 9-3
Duration: Half or Whole Day Stage 3 Comprehension 5th Sep 9-3
Struggling Older Reader 6th Sep 9-3
Cost per person: TBC
Venue: REAP House, Masterton
Suitability: All Principals, DP’s/AP’s, Syndicate or Team
Cost: $195 + GST
Leaders, Emerging Leaders
YOU WILL NEED TO BOOK HERE
Professional Learning & Development
LIZ KANE LITERACY
#EDUCAMPWAI
OPEN TO ALL SCHOOLS
LITERACY SUCCESS FOR ALL
Following on from the success of the inaugural All children can learn to read and spell when they are
#educampWAI, a second day is being organised. taught by knowledgeable teachers who adhere to the
principles of evidence–based practice
This day is for ALL teachers from ALL schools.
Explicit, systematic teaching of Phonemic Awareness and
the Alphabetic Code leaves nothing to chance and provides
Comments from the last #educampWAI,
all children with the essential foundations on which future
“The whole concept is awesome, we should get together literacy builds. When children with dyslexia are taught
like this more often.” these two components they too will become confident
readers and spellers
“I loved the opportunity to connect with new people.”
This evidence-based Professional Literacy Development
will cover
Check out the #educampWAI2017 blog here to see the • Phonemic Awareness: Receive a screening tool to
smackdowns from 2017 identify student needs and specific skills to teach.
Experience a range of ≠activities and resources to teach
If you are interested in presenting at the next Phonemic Awareness confidently
#educampWAI please get in touch • The Alphabetic Code: Explicit teaching of the code
teaches the relationship between sounds and letters
allowing learners to decode words. Learn what and how
to teach.
• Decodable Texts: Learn why, how and when to use these
When: Saturday 15th September texts for beginning readers and older struggling readers.
• Systematic Spelling Approach: An introduction to
Where: Venue TBC ‘Teaching The Code’, a whole school spelling approach.
• Dyslexia: identifying, teaching and accommodating
Cost per person: Koha students
To Register Registration details to be emailing closer to the • This PD is appropriate for all teachers, literacy
time leaders, SENCOs, educators…
REGISTER HERE: liz@lizkaneliteracy.co.nz
Date: Wednesday 16th May 9.00am-3.00pm
Venue: REAP House, Masterton
Cost: $150.00 (morning tea provided)
Professional Learning & Development
Te Reo Māori Courses - NORTH Te Reo Māori Courses
• Eketahuna - Beginners • Masterton - More than the Basics
WHEN Thursday's 15th Feb-12th April 7-9pm WHEN Mondays 19th Feb - 9th April 6.30pm-8.30pm
WHERE Eketahuna Health Centre WHERE REAP House, Masterton
COST PER PERSON $10.00 COST PER PERSON $10.00
TO REGISTER Ph Warren 022 305 4227 TO REGISTER Email HERE
or Email here
• Eketahuna - Next Stage
Te Ataarangi Courses
WHEN Monday’s 12th Feb-9th April 7-9pm
• Whakaoriori - Wahi Reka Kohanga
WHERE Eketahuna Health Centre
• Papawai - Papawai Marae
COST PER PERSON $10.00
• Kaiwaewae - Featherston School
TO REGISTER Ph Warren 022 305 4227
or Email here Enrolments taken at each course
• Pahiatua - Beginner’s Welcome For further details please contact REAP
WHEN Tuesday’s 13th Feb-27th Mar 6-8pm
WHERE Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti Marae
Teacher Te Reo
COST PER PERSON $10.00 We are looking to put together a Te Reo Māori
course for Teachers, starting in Term 2
TO REGISTER Ph Rihari 022 089 5386
or Email here The course will cover conversational Te Reo
Māori that you can use in the classroom and
• Pahiatua - Waiata help give you the confidence with pronunciation
and speaking Te Reo Māori
WHEN Wednesday’s 14th Feb-28th Mar 6-8pm
WHERE Te Kohanga Whakawhaiti Marae If you are interested please indicate in the
registration form here.
COST PER PERSON $10.00
TO REGISTER Ph Rihari 022 089 5386
or Email here
Professional Learning & Development
POU TAIAO PROJECT EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY
TEACHER HUB
OPEN TO ALL MASTERTON & SOUTH WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
ALL SCHOOLS
Pou Taiao are posts that reflect the local biodiversity and
the people of an area. On each Pou Taiao the biodiversity This hub is a fantastic opportunity for teachers to get their
and geology from the area are represented along with local hands on information about sustainability topics, as well as
stories. They become a structure that link our people to a resources that can be taken back and used straight away
place - they share information with visitors and have the with your learners. It’s also a great way to connect with
potential to encourage enterprise. other teachers and find out what’s happening in their
schools.
Project Purpose The hub will meet 3 or 4 times each year, generally in the
The Pou Taiao Project will give students late afternoon on the 4th week of term. It will be held at
• meaningful contexts for learning that are place based different venues in the Wairarapa and is open to teachers
• use of our local mana whenua curriculum and knowl- at every level. You do not need to be an Enviroschool to
edge come along.
• opportunities to engage with the natural environment
• opportunities for design and decision making
Hub get-togethers will usually involve a visiting speaker,
• opportunities for using digital technology as a way of
an on-going enterprise some hands-on activities to take away, and an opportunity
• opportunities to work with a local artist and organisa- to network. If you have a theme that you would like to see
tions that will help to make it happen covered, such as wetlands, bugs, matariki or planting by
• a project to create a structure that they can be proud the moon, let your Enviroschools Facilitator know.
of within their local environment.
SOUTH WAIRARAPA ESTHER DIJKSTRA
Workshop Purpose
To prepare teachers to facilitate a learning opportunity MASTERTON ALI MACKISACK
for students to create Pou Taiao in local natural The next Education for Sustainability Teacher Hub event is
environments in 2018/2019. on
When: Wednesday 28th March 4.00pm-6.00pm Date: Thursday 24th May 4.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: TBC
Where: St Patrick’s School, Masterton
Save the Date!
Cost: No Cost
Tutor: Gill Stewart
Professional Learning & Development
TRANSITION GROUP MEETINGS AUTISM NZ WAIRARAPA
OPEN TO ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD ALL SCHOOLS
Dates for the first meetings of 2018; 1. WAY TO PLAY COURSE
Date:Thursday 5th July
Young children learn social communication and thinking
skills through play and interaction with
CARTERTON Thur 8th March 4.00-5.30pm others however playing and interaction with a child with
South End Kindergarten autism can be challenging. Way to Play developed
by Autism NZ offers a one-day introduction to playing with
children on the Autism Spectrum and offers simple, easy to
MASTERTON Wed 14th March 4.00-6.00pm
use strategies to begin playing and connecting joyously
Fernridge School
together.
Cost: Professionals $100 / Family $20
SOUTH WAI Tue 20th March 4.00-5.30pm To register: email Morgan training@autismnz.org.nz or
Martinborough School phone (04) 803 3501
2. TIPS FOR AUTISM
Date:August 2018 (Day TBC)
A highly regarded Ministry of Education course for the
teams (families and professionals) supporting a child with
autism between the ages of 5–12 yrs. To attend the course
each team must include a teacher and parent (it is not
possible to attend the course as an individual). Courses fill
quickly. The course comes to Masterton once every two
years.
Cost: Free with some funding available to each school to
cover teacher release.
To register contact Sharon Dixon or Natala
Gwiazdzinski at team@tipsforautism.co.nz or
phone 06 364 5645 for more information
3. FANZ - Framework for Autism in NZ
Date:24th-25th October at Carterton Events Centre
An Autism NZ two-day introductory program about autism
that enables participants to create a framework for under-
standing and supporting a person with autism. A partici-
pant wrote "I feel that I understand my son's point of view
better now. We learnt heaps of strategies, and I've already
seen success from putting some of these in place already.
It was great that it was a small group and therefore enabled
a lot of discussion".
Cost: $50 families, $175 professionals,
To register: contact Morgan
at training@autismnz.org.nz or phone: (04) 803 3501
Funding is available to attend this workshop contact Anita
on 0220199889 or email wairarapa@autismnz.org.nz
Professional Learning & Development OTHER PLD ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS Vicki Smith We are currently working with Vicki to co-ordinate workshops in managing student behaviour and phonemic awareness.
STUDENT WORKSHOPS
PRIMARY
TRACKING & TRAPPING YEAR 5 + AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE YRS 5 + 6
SCIENCE - DATA COLLECTION - TAKING ACTION OPEN TO ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
KEY COMPETENCY: PARTICIPATING & CONTRIBUTING
This year the Tracking & Trapping workshop is offered to A two day workshop providing students with a greater
students from Year 5 and above. level of understanding and appreciation of the language
and topics required for agricultural science.
Purpose: to enable students to implement the practice of
tracking and trapping in their school grounds.
Workshop to include soil and rock types, weather,
Outline: Students will find out why Tracking and Trapping fertiliser, wools and fibres testing, fruits and vegetables,
is important to Aotearoa and our sustainability. seeds, DNA extraction, hygiene
The students will learn how to;
• use traps SUITABILITY Years 5 & 6
• set a trapping line
• dispose of the predators that are caught WHEN Term 2 / Term 3
• collect and share the results using the app iNaturalist
NORTH
A teacher/teacher aide/caretaker is required to attend the
Teacher Workshop and the Student Workshop from each SOUTH
school.
MASTERTON
Guide to selection of students
• interested in conservation WHERE Venues to be confirmed
• prepared to learn how to deal with dead animals
• can use technology efficiently for uploading results COST $10 per student
• are hands on learners and can confidently teach others
DATES
TEACHER WORKSHOP
Thursday 2nd August 4.00pm-6.00pm
STUDENT WORKSHOP
Friday 10th August 9.00am - 2.20pm
FURTHER DATE TO BE ADVISED FOR NORTH SCHOOLS
Tutors: Pukaha Mt Bruce and EnviroschoolsSTUDENT WORKSHOPS
PRIMARY
ART WORKSHOPS YEARS 6 YOUNG BEATMAKERS DREAMS YR 5-8
OPEN TO ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS OPEN TO ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
TUTOR: Katie Gracie TUTOR: Cody Field
Selected students will spend two days immersed in visual Young BeatMakers Dreams workshop is an interactive
art. They will focus on basic skills, creating working introduction into the world of producing music using
drawings that they can develop into art works. They will music creation technology.
develop techniques using different materials and will have
the opportunity to work at their own pace. The workshop will cover:
Guide to selection of students · Building blocks for composing musical ideas
• who have demonstrated some skills in observational · Lyric writing concepts
drawing · Working within a team to produce a product
• are keen to learn · Introduction to online music production software
• who are prepared to try new techniques and new · Basic arrangement & mixing concepts
approaches
• who would benefit from the creativity This 3hr workshop aims to inspire youth to produce their
• who are self-managing and motivated to work and own compositions and express themselves through
extend themselves music creation. It will build on literacy and computer skills
• are able to commit to both days while giving them the tools required to create music in a
self-directed situation following the workshop.
Suitability: Year 6
The workshop is suitable for children aged 8-13 with a
When: Term 2 / Term 3 class size up to 20 students.
NORTH
Duration: 3 Hours - Morning Preferred
SOUTH
SUITABILITY Years 5 - 8
MASTERTON
WHEN Dates to be organised with you
Where: Venues TBC
WHERE At your school
Cost: $10 per student
There may be an extra day added to each area with an
exhibition in each area.STUDENT WORKSHOPS
PRIMARY - COLLEGE
MANAGING YOUR MONEY NGA TAMA TOA YEAR 5 +
OPEN TO ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS OPEN TO ALL MASTERTON SCHOOLS
Westpac Bank’s fun and interactive ‘Managing your Nga Tama Toa is continuing in 2018.
Money’ workshops will help students feel more
confident about making decisions about money. Those boys who attended in 2017 are eligible to
continue attending. Schools will be advised of the
The workshops can cover a whole range of topics
number of new students that can attend.
including:
DATES
• spending plans and budgeting
• savings plan 1. Tuesday 13th March at M.I.S.
• different ways of paying for things
• making your money go further 2. Tuesday 19th June
• banking digitally
• compound interest: its impact on savings and debt 3. Tuesday 18th September
• property
• insurance 4. Tuesday 6th November
They will be tailored to suit the age of the audience. TUTOR Rihari Daymond
DURATION 1.5 hours
SUITABILITY Years 5–8
COST No Cost
WHERE At your schoolSTUDENT WORKSHOPS
PRIMARY - COLLEGE
KAPA HAKA ACADEMY Years 7 - 11 WAIRARAPA PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPETITION
OPEN TO ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOL STUDENTS
OPEN TO ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOL STUDENTS
This year, the Wairarapa Kapa Haka Academy is open to The 2018 photography awards is a student e-learning
students from Years 7 to 11. competition, open to all primary schools in the Wairarapa
To be held over 3 days, this is a fantastic opportunity for area. They will provide an opportunity for students at all
students to strengthen and take a lead in kapa haka levels to share and celebrate their photography skills and
performance. talents.
Purpose:
• to received tutoring in Weaponry, Mau Rakau, Haka, ENTRY CATEGORIES
Poi, Patu Living and Non-Living
• to learn waiata over the three days
• to build a strong confidence in performing ENTRY LEVELS
• to gain the ability to return to school and become a Years 1 & 2, Years 3 & 4, Years 5 & 6, Years 7 & 8
leader in kapa haka performance
ENTRIES CLOSE TBC
Guide to selection of students:
AWARDS EVENING Wednesday 24th October
• Year 7 - 11
• Self managing WHERE TBC
• Experience in Kapa Haka
• Leadership potential
WHEN Tuesday 17th, Weds 18th & Thurs 19th APRIL
(School holidays)
WHERE Venue TBC
COST $30 per studentSTUDENT EVENTS
PRIMARY - COLLEGE
BUSH CLUSTER CULTURAL FESTIVAL KAPA HAKA FESTIVAL
NORTH WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
The 2018 Bush Cluster Cultural Festival will be hosted Wairarapa REAP are holding the annual Kapa Haka
by: Papatawa School Festival over two-days this year.
The festival is a chance to enjoy and share a day of It is an opportunity for all schools to come together, no
cultural celebrations. It is an opportunity for any school to matter what their size, for two-days of cultural
join with other schools to perform, shine and showcase celebrations.
their talents publicly
An opportunity for schools to perform on stage and
DATE Wednesday 5th September showcase their talents in front of each other, our
community, whanau and friends.
VENUE TBC
HOST SCHOOL Papatawa School
DATES Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th September
Further information to be circulated in Term 2
VENUE TBC
HOST SCHOOL TBC
If you would like to be our host school for 2018 please get
in touch
Further information to be circulated in Term 2
Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te ūohu koe me he maunga teitei
Aim for the highest cloud so that if you miss it, you will hit
a lofty mountain.STUDENT EVENTS
PRIMARY - COLLEGE
MOVING ON CONFERENCE LEARNER LICENCE COURSES
SOUTH WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
REAP are pleased to be supporting the South Wairarapa These school holiday courses are for students of school
primary schools annual MOVING ON CONFERENCE age wanting support to pass their learner licence.
Cost is $140 and this includes the test fee.
The AA requires Photo ID to sit your test
This is a fantastic opportunity for all Year 8 South
Wairarapa School students.
DATES
The students get the opportunity to experience what it is 17th/18th April
like to attend a real conference and are encouraged to 10th/11th July
“open they eyes” to what’s ahead for them educationally 2nd/3rd October
and socially. 20th/21st/22nd November
VENUE
DATE Monday 3rd December The Spot, 365 Queen St, Masterton
TIME 9.30am - 2.30pm Students will need to enrol before the end of term with
REAP.
VENUE Kuranui College, Greytown
Trudy can send out enrolment forms prior to the course
COST PER STUDENT TBC Term 2 and will work with you to ensure enrolments are received
and completed.
REAP can invoice schools if required
If you would like to speak to us about organising one in
your area please get in touchSTUDENT EVENTS
COLLEGE
FUTURE ME CONFERENCE YEARS 12-13 YEAR 10 TASTER DAYS
ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
REAP are pleased to be supporting the fourth FUTURE YEAR 10 Taster Days are taking place during Term 4.
ME CONFERENCE for students in years 12 and 13 from
all colleges. Students will have the opportunity to experience Hands
on workshops in different career pathways.
The FUTURE ME CONFERENCE offers an opportunity
for students to develop a direction for their future career DATES Term 4
paths and better understand the impact of their educa-
tional choices. VENUE UCOL Wairarapa & Taratahi
Organised by the CATE teachers with support from
REAP, the conference will be interactive and hands on,
aimed at helping students understand what local
employment opportunities exist and how the subject
choices they make at school can help them select their
future career options.
DATE Term 2
TIME 10.00am - 2.00pm
VENUE UCOL Wairarapa Campus
COST PER STUDENT TBC Term 2STUDENT WORKSHOPS
PRIMARY - COLLEGE
GEOCAMP WAIRARAPA YEARS 7-10 GREYTOWN EXHIBITION WORKSHOPS
MASTERTON SCHOOLS 2018 ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
GNS Science are running GeoCamp Wairarapa in Cobblestones Museum in Greytown are holding an
Term 2. exhibition later in this year that celebrates Early 20th
Century Greytown
Schools have already applied for this in 2017 and 2018
schools have been selected. Plans are being put together for workshops for students
during the October school holidays that teach them how
GNS Science hope to run another camp in 2019 and to “Make Do”
eligible schools will be contacted Term 4, 2018.
Further information to follow later in Term 2
DATES TBC - October School Holidays
DATE Monday 8th May - Friday 18th May
VENUE Cobblestone and other venues in Greytown
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
Saturday 19th May - All InvitedSTUDENT EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
WAIRARAPA KI AWAKAIRANGI OTHER WORKSHOPS
PRIMARY SCHOOLS REGIONAL KAPA
ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
HAKA
ALL WAIRARAPA SCHOOLS
1. YOUNG AUTHORS
An interactive workshop series designed to support and
This year Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa are host-
inspire young writers.
ing the Lower Wellington and Wairarapa regional Primary
Kapa Haka competition. With Catherine Cooper, award winning Canadian writer
Come along and watch and support our local groups.
*More information on next page
More information to follow in Term 2
2. FEELING MUSIC VIBRATIONS
DATE Friday 24th August
Hundreds of Instruments for all ages
VENUE Trust House Recreation Centre, Masterton
Students are invited to discover instruments from many
Interested in competing? Get in touch with us and we will
corners of the planet. to feel waves of musical vibrations,
guide to the registration process.
sing, move and also relax and connect with silence.
With Jonas Koukl, musician
*More information on next page
3. POI POROTITI
Masterton Schools programme for girls based around
leadership through learning poi. More details to followSTUDENT EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
TEEN AUTHORS
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP SERIES
TEEN AUTHORS is an interactive, five-part workshop series
designed to support and inspire young writers through
exercises and activities that encourage self-exploration,
self-expression and supportive group dynamics.
The series covers five stages of the writing process, beginning with Finding Your
Voice. In this module, young writers will focus on what voice is, where it comes
from, what effect it has and how to use it consciously in their work. In the
process, they will be encouraged to explore topics ranging from philosophical
questions about what shapes the perspectives we write from to nuts and bolts
such as style, tone and language. These tools and ideas can then be applied in
the following modules: Finding Your Subject, Structuring Your Story, Sharing
Your Work and Editing Your Words.
Catherine Cooper is an award-winning Canadian writer who has
recently settled in the Wairarapa. She has a master’s degree in
English literature and creative writing from Concordia University,
and she is currently working towards a Masters in Counselling,
with a focus on narrative therapy, from Waikato University. In
her work she is especially interested in the roles stories can play
in shaping and interpreting our lives and in interactions between
modern and traditional approaches to healing. She can be
contacted through her website: catherinecooper.co/You can also read
