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Blomfield School What have we been up to?
isible and valued and generally very enthusiastic- that is the essence of our students, as they are out and about in the community. At Blomfield School, we have returned to a full range of outings, adventures and industrious community undertakings following the dry patch created by Covid, and the need to protect ourselves by staying put. So, what have we been up to? Most recently we had a Senior School evening Disco, which was a raging success, with its ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme. Prior to this Matariki meant literally getting out under the stars for our Manaia View students, who celebrated this special time with a trip to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and a sleepover at our Central Campus, checking out the stars together. We know that learning is more effective if it is in real and meaningful contexts. This is true for all learners, but particularly for our students. Our teachers incorporate opportunities to get out into the community to enjoy fishing, bushwalks, and beaches – to experience the full range of what our beautiful region offers. The urban environment in Whangarei is truly flourishing these days, with the Town Basin offering a range of cultural and fun activities for students from our 5 year olds to our adult students. The new playground is truly inclusive and we have welcomed the opportunity to engage with the development of this space. Have you seen the massive ‘Coreboard’ down
there, with pictures and words to support early literacy and communication? I am proud to say that this was a Blomfield initiative! As a School we are certainly ‘Getting Out There’, expanding our wings to develop further satellite units around areas of need in Te Tai Tokerau. This year we have opened a brand new, custom built double class unit in Oromahoe School in the mid North. This is in addition to our current units in Kaitaia. Clearly, ‘Getting Out There’ is a reality for staff as well as students at Blomfield School.
Student Maddison Bond enjoying our Winter Wonderland Disco.
Getting Out There Disability & Seniors EXPO
It’s been 3 years!!
Friday 11th August 2023
As a School we are certainly ‘Getting Out There’, expanding our wings to develop further satellite units around areas of need in Te Tai Tokerau.
Our Specialists and Leadership team travel far and wide to service these units and those within Whangarei. We also run an Outreach service which provides Specialist Teacher support for students with ORS funding in mainstream schools. All of this getting out and about means our school needs a reliable and growing fleet of vehicles, including mobility vans, cars and 12 seater vans. We are grateful for the support of Real Deal Tyres who ensure our vans are safe and ready for action at all times. And we appreciate the support of you, our local community who ensure our students can continue to feel valued when they are visible and enjoying all the Whangarei community has to offer!
Blomfield Specialist School Free phone: 09 438 2105 Email: admin@blomfield.school.nz Web: www.blomfield.school.nz
Megan Wills LLB, BA Bridget Westenra LLB Jasmine Han Grad. Dip. Law Fiona Newton LLB (Hons), BCom (VPM) Charlotte Woolston LLB
Level 3, Tai Tokerau Building, 5 Hunt Street, P O Box 127, Whangarei 0140 Telephone: 09 459 7000
Our offices are accessible. www.willswestenra.co.nz
