Selwyn Students Experience Superb New Outdoor Education Opportunities
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Tena Koutou Katoa Friday 13 May 2022 — Issue 13
Selwyn Students Experience Superb New Outdoor Education Opportunities
Year 11 SURF CAMP
On May 1st, 70 of our Year 11 Health and Physical Education students went to camp at Mangawhai Heads as a
part of our Safety Management Selwise assessment. With great weather for the 3 days, the students
participated in a range of exhilarating water-based activities including surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking.
Back on land, the activities were equally exciting - a Burma trail, team building exercises and an amazing race.
The students were able to work in groups, collaborate and communicate effectively and could demonstrate
their responsible behaviours in an outdoor setting.
On the Monday, a large group of students from our Totara Learning Centre also visited for the day. They
declared it one of their best days ever at school!
Altogether then, the camp a wonderful success. What a great way to start Term 2!
Year 12 OUTDOOR EDUCATION CAMP
At the end of last term, our Level 2 Outdoor Education class had the opportunity to try some exciting new
activities in the surroundings of the beautiful Tawharanui Regional Park. Over two days, the class had surf
lessons, did stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking at Omana and participated in Adventure Based Learning
tasks on Tawharanui beach. The whole purpose of the camp was to experience “group development”, working
together to answer tasks and participate in challenges.
Building up to the camp, the students planned their menus. Then during the camp, they had to fend for
themselves, cooking their own dinner and making breakfast.
Lots of fun was had and everyone wished that it could have been longer. One of the students described it as, ‘a
trip of memories’.
Homestay Families Wanted
Are you an outgoing, social family who enjoy meeting people from different cultures?
Have you ever thought about hosting an International Student and are you a family that can give a student a
home away from home?
We are currently looking for local families to host International Students coming to Selwyn College from July
2022.
Families should ideally be within a 5-6 km radius to the school (Within walking distance or 1 stage, bus ride).
Families are paid $320.00 per week per student.
Please contact Jane or Paula at international.office@selwyn.school.nz
Phone Jane for an application pack on 09 521 9610 x682 027 6544232
A Proud Graduate and a Proud School
Last week, we were thrilled to welcome back one of our
talented Tongan students from the past.
Jama’l Halaholo Hawea visited us to share his excitement and
pride during the recent University of Auckland Graduation
ceremonies.
Jama’l graduated from Selwyn College in 2015 and has now
achieved his Masters degree in Earthquake Engineering.
Our fullest congratulations to Jama’l!
A Selwyn Connection to Masterchef New Zealand 2022
Contestant Farzana Rahimi started here as a baby in the Carol White
Family Centre creche about 18 years ago.
Her family have a very long association with REAF and some still attend
our REAF Programme.
We wish Farzana all the very best in this latest TV3 production. We
can’t wait to see what you cook for the judges!
SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
Come to the PTA QUIZ EVENING
Next SATURDAY 21st MAY - Selwyn Library
Don’t Miss it! EVITA Selwyn Musical for 2022
Tickets via iTICKET
http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2022/jun/evita
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