Education Focus 2022

2022 - 2023

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Local information for all age groups and education needs; from families with young pre-schoolers through to school leavers or those already in the work force wanting to further their careers or expand their horizons through education.

Education. We all need it.

The Oxford dictionary terms it “the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.”

That’s the formal deÿ nition but it goes way back to our early beginnings to recognising sounds, words, reading, writing, learning how to drive a car, to focusing on those school exams, choosing a career path, and realising what potential study we may need to do when leaving school to achieve personal goals.

There is nothing more meaningful than getting up each morning, heading to a job which we feel positive about and with great workmates who augment your day with comradeship, fun and laughter. This doesn’t happen by accident. Education is the key. All jobs make a di° erence in some way to the community we live in, and if you feel you are doing your bit – then your education is doing its job.

This magazine aims to highlight the vast range of education services available in Wairarapa. The region prides itself in its education diversity spanning decades. There are 10 colleges o° ering secondary education and 24 primary schools. REAP o° ers a spectrum of extra mural classes and there’s UCOL. Early childhood outlets include privately owned ones, parent run Playcentres and state funded kindergartens. There are Montessori schools and Kohanga reo and emerging innovative ones such as Wairarapa Forest School and the Te Kura O Papat˛˝nuku Wairarapa Earth School focusing on sustainability. Read on ... learn what is on o° er for you.

REAP WAIRARAPA

Wairarapa rangatahi have so much to o˜ er the world and REAP Wairarapa believes that by supporting them and removing potential barriers, we can help those rangatahi develop the skills to succeed. REAP facilitates 2 youth-focused programmes to do that - Ng° P˛manawa T˛puna and Youth2Work Wairarapa. Success is individual and our programmes work because we start where the individual is at.

Ng° P˛manawa T˛puna draws on aspects of tikanga M°ori, which assists rangatahi to connect to their whenua, whakapapa and wh°nau. This helps them strengthen their cultural identity and self-worth. This programme has successfully helped over 110 rangatahi over 2 years and is now running for another 3 years, working with 16 to 24 year olds who are not in Education, Employment or Training.

Whereas, Youth2Work Wairarapa focuses on sustainable long-term, full-time

employment for youth, with pathways for growth within a role. The team has placed almost 100 rangatahi or COVID displaced adults into employment across Carterton and Masterton in the past year and thanks to Mayors Taskforce for Jobs and Carterton District Council is also continuing. Both programmes help connect young people to their community and progress personal growth and development, with a focus on re-engaging with education, training or employment. The di˜ erence is that some will beneÿ t from a tikanga approach and some want support to get work-ready.

If you have rangatahi you feel may beneÿ t from support please contact us on 0800 968 842 for a conÿ dential conversation and we can talk with you about both programmes. REAP Wairarapa is very proud of the work we do to support Wairarapa rangatahi and their wh°nau. Check us out on facebook.com/youth2workwai.nz and www.youth2work.nz for more information.

JACQUI MURRAY SCHOOL OF DANCE

Located in Carterton and Martinborough, we o˜ er dance classes for Pre-schoolers through to adults. Jacqui is a member of the NZ Association of Modern Dance and has been teaching for over 30 years. There are classes for all ages with specialised pre-school classes right up to Adult classes. All children who are involved in Jacqui Murray School of Dance have

the opportunity to learn di˜ erent types of dance in a fun and warm environment. Exams are held mid-way through the year where the pupils are assessed against the NZAMD standards. This is a great opportunity for

the pupil to see how well they are doing. Each year the dance school has a Cabaret performance held in November at the Carterton Events Centre. All the pupils are involved and it’s a great way to end the year.

WHERE FUN AND ACHIEVEMENT JOIN TOGETHER

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the joy of dance and have it enhance their life. We carefully tailor to the age & ability of students.

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ST MATTHEW’S COLLEGIATE

St Matthew’s Collegiate –learning for life

Our focus for the ÿ rst half of 2022 has been on steadying our ship as we returned to a full school life on campus. We will chart a steady course through the second half of the year as we navigate our junior production, many sports, social and academic events, ÿ eld trips and, of course, curriculum learning. The term ahead will see our senior choir, Viva Camerata, at the national Big Sing Finale and the extravaganza that is the eagerly anticipated St Matthew’s House Music event.

The mid-point of the school year is a busy place to be, poised between building on current learning, still ÿ lling the kete with knowledge, but with an eye on the important end-of-year exams for our senior students. By weaving many learning strands together, we will continue to support St Matthew’s Collegiate students to become successful, future-focussed, young women.

St Matthew’s celebrates diversity and inclusiveness – we know that success for each student looks di° erent. Each learner has a di° erent starting point, talents and challenges. Small class sizes, integrated support systems and the advantage that boarding

o° ers, make for excellent learning outcomes at St Matthew’s.

During the recent pandemic challenges, bonds between home and school have become stronger, our systems have been tested and found to be e° ective, and our girls have shown courage, compassion and resilience. Through the disruption of 2021 we delivered 100% pass rate at NCEA levels 1 and 2, and 99% at level 3. ‘Teamwork’ certainly made our ‘dream work’ in challenging times.

We remain proud of our long tradition of academic excellence, achievements across sporting codes and cultural disciplines. Keen

to be involved in sustainability projects, the school has partnered with the Ruamahanga Restoration Trust and students have planted a new section of native bush along our streamline, built traps with Masterton Menz shed and initiated a student-led food waste venture. Our girls never cease to amaze us with their commitment, integrity and passion for life and have organised and participated in community service projects, raising money and awareness for charities such as Wairarapa Cancer Society, Food Bank and Save the Children. They have once again made beautiful clothing for the ‘Dress a Girl around the World’ campaign

and have produced artwork for the indoor arena at Masterton’s Riding for the Disabled centre.

Amongst many sporting and cultural achievements this year our Equestrian team continues to excel, winning the 2022 Nga Tawa Equestrian Interschool Show Jumping Competition and Pony Grand Prix Series and we are proud of our students who competed and placed in the Ng˛ Manu K˝rero competition and the Wairarapa Schools Speech Finals

Stay well and safe through the remainder of 2022.

Kiri Gill, Principal

WAINUIORU SCHOOL

“Excellence and Pride in our learning, our school and ourselves.” As a true hub of the Wainuioru Community, our sta° , students and board really do take pride in all we do. We’re a small school with a big heart.

Located only a short drive from Masterton, our students enjoy the best of learning in a rural environment. Our Waikids values ensure they work towards becoming well rounded citizens and our curriculum allows us to incorporate the best of all worlds. Throughout their time at Wainuioru, students are

involved in a range of activities focused on developing them as individuals who make a di° erence in our community. From our Eco Warriors group, our Forest School programme, through to our Year 8 enhancement programme, students are given opportunities to learn about themselves, their environment, and their community.

Coming to school each day and leading student learning is a privilege for us all.

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HADLOW PRE-SCHOOL

At Hadlow Pre-School we pride ourselves on providing quality Early Childhood Education for children ages 3 and 4 years. We have a welcoming, calm and caring environment where children can play and learn in a purposeful manner. Qualiÿ ed teachers ensure each child builds a strong sense of belonging and meaningful relationships. We provide a respectful and inclusive environment full of laughter, exploration and fun. Our teachers encourage children to be respectful, kind, conÿ dent independent learners who persevere, while fostering opportunities to extend leadership skills during their time at Preschool.

Hadlow Pre-School’s environment is purpose built to provide a welldesigned learning environment that promotes creativity and

exploration and allows the children to take ownership of their learning. Our gardens and outdoor space encourage the children to learn about sustainability and caring for the environment.

Please contact us to organise a visit to see what we can o° er you and your child.

Hadlow School provides an education with traditional values and innovative teaching and learning.

Students at Hadlow have curious minds and foster a love for learning. Hadlow pride themselves on modern learning, focusing on the core foundation areas of reading, writing and mathematics as well as giving all students the opportunity to ÿ nd and develop their passions.

Hadlow o° ers bright, modern classrooms for Years 1-8, maintaining its signature small class sizes and fun, stimulating environment with a caring family feel - alongside the

superb facilities on the campus, including specialist teaching spaces for music, dance, drama and art, Hadlow has extensive sports grounds and turfs where students grow and become their best selves.

Hadlow Principal, Andrew Osmond explains. “It is about giving our children a quality education that gives all students lifelong skills and conÿ dence, where they feel safe to explore a range of opportunities.

“A great school starts with great teaching and learning. At Hadlow, we want our students ready to embrace the world and to strive for personal excellence.”

PREPARATORY SCHOOL HADLOW PRE-SCHOOL

SOLWAY COLLEGE

Te K˜reti o Manaia

Solway College epitomizes being ‘aspirational in the pursuit of excellence’, taking out national titles and achieving at the highest level, across all areas of its special character and holistic education, which sits at the heart of the school. Earlier this year it was awarded the national title of ‘New Zealand’s Most Sustainable School’, due to its innovative solar network partnership, extension to its native bush area, and culturally responsive place based learning curriculum. Year 12 Solway College student Sheryl Chand was the co-winner of the prestigious New Zealand race unity awards speech competition, and Year 9 Ava Wilson has achieved four New Zealand titles so far this year, across both open water swimming, and national swimming championships.

Academic results were once again exceptionally high with the NCEA results for all students completing the 2021 academic year reaching a 100% attainment rate across all three levels of NCEA.

Along with national titles Solway College students also excelled and achieved great things at a regional level. At the 2022 Wairarapa Intercollegiate Shakespeare

competition, Solway College won the student directed division, which qualiÿ ed them to represent the Wairarapa region at the National Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, where they went on to win the award for Most Original Choice of Play.

Morgan Dudley came ÿ rst in Year 9, Esther Leinfellner third in Year 10, and Sheryl Chand was the winner of the senior division, at the Wairarapa interschool and intercollegiate speech competitions. Solway College’s Waka Ama team took out the silver medal at the Wellington regional Waka Ama Championships, and Solway won the Year 8, Year 9, and Senior Girls team divisions at the Wairarapa Primary and Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships, whilst Violet Fisher went on to come second in the Wellington Region. Solway College has a lengthy waiting list due to it being recognised both within the Wairarapa and nationally as a top educational choice for young women. Enrolments for the 2023 school year are full, however families wishing their daughters to be part of the Solway success, are encouraged to now submit an enrolment for 2024 and beyond.

DALEFIELD SCHOOL

Located close to the foothills of the Tararua Range, Daleÿ eld School has been on this site since the 1800s. We are a full primary school o˛ ering a quality education for around 80 students, that makes use of our rural setting.

With access to a full range of digital tools and hands on learning experiences across the curriculum, we aim to make a positive di˛ erence for our learners.

Active in the wider Wairarapa community and a futurefocused ethos, we look forward with a positive mindset to new opportunities for our community.

We are a small school with a rural heart, 5 km from the centre of Carterton. A full primary, we offer exceptional learning opportunities for our students, in a country setting.

Dale eld Road, Dale eld, Carterton Phone 06 379 7416

of ce@dale eld.school.nz www.dale eld.school.nz

M˜KOURA COLLEGE

The College with a big heart! M˜koura College o° ers opportunities unique in the Wairarapa.

• A digital device issued to every student from years 9 - 13.

• Small classes at all levels enable positive learning-focused relationships.

• Wairarapa’s only Military Services Academy delivered in association with the New Zealand Defence Force.

• Our Year 9 learning hub supporting student transition to secondary school.

• Waka Huia time which is individual mentoring and support for all students.

• A free school lunch every day to every student.

• Project Based Learning (Auaha) which focuses on developing lifelong learners through the use of authentic contexts.

• Cultural, sporting and adventure opportunities. At M˜koura College we are committed to providing the highest quality teaching and learning that enables a young person’s dreams to become a reality. Our sta° is a team of dedicated professionals focused on

the success and aspirations of all our learners. Our sta° and students enjoy our school and are proud of it. We would love to meet you and share why.

Our College motto and vision underpins all we do and provides a framework to guide development of the whole person. We place importance not only on academic success, but also on developing good people where our students will leave school as active contributors to their community and lifelong learners with a richness of experiences that are positive and rewarding.

M˜koura College Motto: Kia Manawanui. Be of a courageous and compassionate heart.

Embracing Kia Manawanui means being willing to have a go and take on new opportunities. It encourages us to do this despite challenges, di˛ culties, obstacles or failures.

M˜koura College Vision: Growing Tika, Pono and Aroha through learning.

Our Values:

Whaia te Tika – doing what is right

Whaia te Pono – pursuing wisdom through learning

Whaia te Aroha – demonstrating concern and support for others.

“As Principal, I believe in the value of each individual student. I have high expectations of sta° and students. My commitment is that by working together students will achieve their potential in all aspects; academic, cultural, sporting, and set their direction for a successful life”.

Marion Harvey (Tumuaki / Principal)

You are welcome to come and visit M˜koura College. Apply online through the website www.mc.school.nz

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Fun, friendship, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga help make a student’s time at Chanel College some of their most wonderful days.

curriculum o˜ ers a wide range of opportunities and is well informed by the aspirations of our wh°nau and student community alongside a responsive understanding of current and future career pathways.

At Chanel College, our commitment to academic, social and emotional wellbeing as well as the faith formation of our tauira/students supports our vision for growing con dent, connected, future ready Catholic citizens.

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CARTERTON SCHOOL

The School of choice

We are a full primary school catering for children from New Entrants to Year 8. Our school is conveniently situated in the centre of the town adjacent to Carterton Event Centre with access to Carrington Park. One unique element of our school is our ˝konga M˙ori Te Reo immersion classrooms, which specialise in tikanga M˙ori.

Carterton school has a modern teaching environment complimented by great facilities. Including a biketrack, all weather turf, an established bush area (ngahere), abundant adventure play options, a swimming pool, and we are currently developing an outdoor classroom.

All children should feel a sense of belonging and passion for learning when coming to school every day. We achieve this by having a range of activities and equipment available for all children. Swings, hoverboards, mountain bikes, tree climbing are all items on the menu at Carterton School.

Seeing is believing - so come and check out our amazing school for yourself.

We are the school of choice in Carterton

- Full Primary Years 0 - 8, located in the heart of Carterton

- Our staff foster curiosity and excitement towards learning

- Students are acknowledged as unique individuals

- We offer a wide range of academic and cultural opportunities including:

- Better Start Literacy Approach

- Healthy Active Learning Programme with Nuku Ora

-A konga Ma¯ori Te Reo immersion classes and whole school po¯whiri, kapa haka

- Inspiring setting with outstanding facilities featuring:

- All weather turf

- Green-Gold Enviroschool status

- Con dence course and multiple swings

- Innovative loose-parts outdoor play options

- Bike tracks (including 60 school mountain bikes)

- We have an active and supportive school community with opportunities to get involved

KURANUI COLLEGE

Kuranui’s Ignite Curriculum leads to amazing NCEA results

Kuranui College has reported a high level of achievement at all three NCEA levels for 2021, despite the disruption caused by COVID-19 and national lockdowns. Principal Simon Fuller believes the strong results stem from a combination of factors, but he acknowledged that it’s the dedication and commitment of the sta˜ that makes all the di˜ erence. “One of the things I value most about the sta˜ at Kuranui is their unwavering optimism, positivity, and genuine care for each and every young person,” explained Fuller. “Our sta˜ demonstrate an incredible mix of determination, passion, professionalism, patience and persistence.”

The results compared very favourably with schools across the country and Wairarapa. The student achievement rate at Level 1 was at 89%, up from 80% on the previous year, while at Level 2 the achievement rate was 94%, again higher than in 2020. However, Fuller is particularly pleased with the college’s achievement rate at Level 3, with 81% of students gaining the level.

“The success of our innovative Ignite Curriculum and Inspire Time programme has helped to improve engagement and therefore achievement in all areas of the school,” said Fuller.

The Inspire programme is now in its third year. With a diverse range of options in the school timetable, the programme aims to give students an opportunity to have a go at something that they may never have thought of before, this includes activities such as CrossFit, Aviation Studies, Latin, Spanish, Minecraft, and elite sports training. Students are actively encouraged to learn new skills away from the classroom curriculum during two dedicated weekly sessions called ‘Inspire Time’, providing them with the chance to have fun, connect with people and learn new skills.

Implemented in 2018 as a curriculum for junior students, Kuranui’s Ignite

Curriculum is now delivered across all year groups. “It focuses on allowing students to follow their passions and accelerate their learning, while preparing them for the modern world.

“Organised in two semesters, senior students can choose up to 10 courses over a year, which provides for a more adaptable approach, giving students the opportunity to choose internal and external components with more ° exibility.”

Each course is centred around contextual learning with courses such ‘Sci-Fi’ which looks at Star Wars to Star Trek, Avatar to Aliens, allowing students to explore the galaxy and gain University Entrance Literacy at the same time.

There is ‘Agriculture Maths’ for those students interested in farming and horticulture, where they discover the advantage of using number, measurement and statistics in a range of agriculture-related concepts.

‘Out and About’ links responsible behaviours and risk management in the outdoors, as well as helping students to develop self-management strategies during outdoor activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in rock-climbing, abseiling, orienteering, caving and mountain-biking, as well as adventure-based learning to develop their interpersonal skills.

Science techniques are brought to life in courses such as ‘Forensic Science’ where the content covers DNA analysis, the physics behind evidence gathering, as well as identifying types of chemical reactions.

For the ÿ rst time, Kuranui is also o˜ ering contextual courses in Commerce and Economics.

“The success of our curriculum has made other schools sit up and take a look and as a result we have now contributed to helping other schools implement their own curricula based on Ignite,” Fuller added.

Learning to live sustainably

Sustainability is a critical issue for New Zealand – environmentally, economically, culturally, politically, and socially.

We need to learn how to live smarter to reduce our impact on the environment for future generations. The future-focus theme of sustainability is important to create all-rounded learning.

Holloway Street, Carterton • Phone 06 3794010

admin@carterton.school.nz

Education has a crucial role to play in

providing the knowledge base that will support critical thinking and discussion on this subject. Te Kura O Papatuanuku Wairarapa Earth School fosters a passion for science and technology through hands-on garden-based learning. The long-term goal is to develop a Centre for Sustainability at South End School in Carterton.

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Wairarapa College K˜reti o Wairarapa Celebrating 100 years of tradition and innovation

At Wairarapa College we strive to prepare all students for the challenges of life ‘with wisdom and courage, kia m˜tau, kia m˜ia.’ We emphasise well-being, e° ective teaching practice and the fostering of strong connections with the Wairarapa community.

Our dedicated and hard-working sta° are committed to realising the vision and values of the school and ensuring all students thrive and achieve their full potential.

Our culture of care is evident from

GREYTOWN SCHOOL

Our school is an exciting and welcoming place. We strive to provide a quality and exciting curriculum that caters to all learners.

At Greytown School, we provide amazing opportunities for students to shine across the curriculum and experience as much as they can in their primary years in a school that has the best of being centrally located with a community feel.

There are numerous opportunities for children to experience and shine in sports, The Arts, Kapa Haka and an outstanding EOTC programme.

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the ÿ rst day of the year where new students are welcomed with a pohiri and Year 9s participate in a three-day induction programme. We take pride in our diversity by taking time to understand and celebrate our students’ identities, background and cultures. Kapa Haka, Polyfest, Language Weeks and Matariki are now signiÿ cant aspects of school life.

This year we have implemented a new junior curriculum and modern approach to learning that complements our proud history as a community school. Students study a wide range of learning areas and have choice within these areas. A students maths course for example, now presents options such as Maths on the Move, Farm Maths and Everyday Maths.

As the largest secondary school in the Wairarapa, we provide an innovative, diverse and specialised curriculum that caters for students of all abilities and enables them to achieve at the highest level in their chosen interests. Meaningful pathways are provided for all students through and beyond school with students able to study at

INSPIRED SUPPORTED LEARNERS

Through Collaboration, Hauora, Innovation, Purposeful and Challenge

tertiary institutions while at school.

We are proud to celebrate our connection to our rural community with agriculture being one of our most popular subjects. Our students beneÿ t from our 30-hectare onsite school working farm equipped with a shearing shed, olive trees and new cattle yard. Students can study agriculture from Year 9 to 13 including the Agriculture Primary Industry Trade Academy course at Year 11 and 12. We have even developed our own breed of sheep called the Kaimac.

Poto College House’s home away from home and culture of care is founded on supportive and caring sta° . Our hostel students enjoy the positive family-like atmosphere and continue to achieve success in all aspects of school life.

The Performing Arts continue to shine on the stage with success in the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival, Talent Wairarapa and Rockquest this year. Our Performing Arts department are excited to be able to host a full school production in 2023.

Our Sports Department o° ers over 30 sports which meet the needs of both the social and competitive

athlete. Our sporting connections go well beyond the Tararuas with annual sports exchanges held with Tawa College, Napier Boys’ High and Palmerston North Girls’ High. This year we were awarded the Times-Age Sport College of the Year.

Major redevelopments are underway. This year our new Food Technology hub will open with two food technology rooms, a commercial kitchen and a cafe. The planned refurbishment of our heritage Sutherland block will also start and will maintain the building’s history but allow greater ˝ exibility for teaching and learning. Our new gym, Whare ˙whina Supported Learning Centre and multipurpose turf were recently completed.

Enrolments are now open and available on waicol.nz or by contacting our school oˆ ce by phone 06 370 0400 or email oˆ ce@waicol.nz.

Join us next year as we celebrate 100 years of being the largest community school in the Wairarapa.

Early learning to fi t your needs

Early learning helps children to be conÿ dent and curious about the world.

It also helps them do better when they go to school or kura. A child learns through everything they do, see, feel, smell, taste and hear. That’s why the rolemodelling of a parent or carer is so vital.

Children are like miniature sponges, taking in everything they see.

In New Zealand we are so lucky with the

range of early childhood services we have at hand.

These include Kindergartens (teacherled), Playcentres (parent-led), homebased programmes (privately run), Te Kohanga Reo (M˜ori immersion), Playgroups (parent or organisation led), Te Kura (correspondence School) and cultural-based groups such as Paciÿ c Island groups.

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REO RUA

T˜n° tatou, Ko Ng°ti

Kahungunu-ki-Wairarapa, ko Rangit°ne, ko Ng°ti H°mua ng° iwi, I am Te Ataahia

Hurihanganui of Reo Rua – a M°ori-language, cultural advisory, and consultancy provider here in Wairarapa. With many years of experience and a solid professional background in education, professional development provision, and curriculum design, I have been teaching Te Reo M°ori to all-ages both locally and abroad, with great success.

I love sharing knowledge to empower, so if your wh°nau, community group or business is ready to engage with Te Reo M°ori or indigenous ways of thinking, then Reo Rua will have a service for you!

RATHKEALE COLLEGE

A spectacular school campus in the Wairarapa

Set in 66 hectares of grounds and gardens in the heart of the Wairarapa, Rathkeale College is one of the most beautiful school campuses in New Zealand, with extensive playing ÿ elds and native bush, bordered by the Ruamahunga River. Rathkeale o° ers dayboy and boarding options to boys from Years 9 to 13, with a co-educational Senior College based onsite comprising Year 12 and Year 13 students from Rathkeale and St Matthew’s Collegiate School.

We challenge individuals to become their best selves: achieving their best and acting with courage, kindness and integrity, in keeping with our Christian Special Character. Our aim at Rathkeale is to cultivate open minds, open spaces and open futures for our students, underpinned by our four

pillars of the Good Rathkeale Man. For a small school, Rathkeale competes and achieves consistently well on the regional and national stage in academia, sport, and the performing arts. Through nurturing our relationships with the community and local Iwi, Rathkeale places signiÿ cant importance on sustainability, culture and partnership.

Rathkeale College prepares young men to live in New Zealand into the future, a New Zealand that will be much more diverse and inclusive, and our vision statement of Open Minds, Open Spaces, Open Futures speaks to this. The next frontier for successful schools is student health and wellbeing, and learners at Rathkeale College are provided with wrap-around pastoral support by deans, school counsellors, a Chaplain and the boarding house team.

The school o° ers a 12ha primary industries Land Lab, has close links with the Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre via its Science courses involving Environmental Science, and is one of only six secondary schools in New Zealand to be named as a Microsoft lead school.

Come and see for yourself by booking a tour. Just give us a call on 06 370 0175 or email principalspa@rathkeale.school.nz.

PALMERSTON NORTH DESIGN SCHOOL OF DESIGN

The creative industries are booming!

The Creative Industries have grown faster than any other ÿ eld of employment and there are now more than 130,000 designers in New Zealand. The opportunities are huge. More than 70% of designers are self employed and can choose to work on the projects that they are passionate about and follow their dreams and aspirations wherever they lead. And as more and more people realise the beneÿ t of good design, job opportunities are expanding year by year.

At The Design School we focus on Graphic or Fashion Design as the pathways to any of the creative disciplines. Do you know creative people who need an opportunity for success? Courses at The Design School are starting soon. Contact us now.

Uniting Aotearoa through knowledge

Fashion Design by Level 2 student Jade Malins. Winner, Student Wearable Arts Section. Bernina Northland Fashion Awards, Photo by Sarah Marshall Photography.

Day & boarding options for boys Years 9-13 PLEASE CONTACT principalspa@rathkeale.school.nz

WAIRARAPA MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

Wairarapa Montessori Preschool o˜ ers a peaceful and orderly environment that enables children to become independent and conÿ dent learners who have a love of learning. A structured curriculum is supported by Montessori trained teachers and special Montessori equipment.

Children are allowed to work at their own pace using unique materials. These encourage selfconÿ dence, independence, selfdiscipline and concentration.

The Montessori classroom is a thriving community of learners where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Small groups and a rich Montessori programme foster love of learning, independence and creativity.

For 115 years Montessori methods have transformed education in nearly every country of the world. Wairarapa Montessori began 26 years ago. With exceptional support from parents there are now four Montessori primary classes in Carterton. This is what parents say about Wairarapa Montessori:

“We knew from our ÿ rst visit that our daughter would love her time here and would learn a great deal. Everything has exceeded our expectations. The teachers

have fantastic parent-teacher relationships and do an amazing job caring for and teaching to every child’s individual needs. We recommend this centre to anyone!”

“We highly value Montessori as the focus is on our children becoming conÿ dent, engaged, independent learners. Excellent learning materials, working at their own pace using their interests as motivation in close collaboration with their caring interested teachers in a supportive learning environment, is the key. Consequently our children are thriving, becoming more conÿ dent in their own abilities and most importantly, are happy.”

The curriculum features ÿ ve key areas:

• MATHEMATICS - GEOMETRY: Learning subtle gradations in size, length and weight, exploring solid and plane geometry shapes. Vocabulary expands as children revel in wonderful sounding names such as ovoid, ellipse, sphere and parallelogram.

• SENSORIAL - ART: Working with size, colour, sound, weight, textures & shapes.

• SCIENCE - GEOGRAPHY: Puzzle maps, globes, pictures and classiÿ cation games teach

the child about the world, our place in it and respect for other cultures.

• PRACTICAL LIFE: Real-life activities such as scrubbing, polishing, washing, cooking, sewing and food preparation, giving children skills to care for themselves and developing concentration and coordination.

• READING & LANGUAGE: Building vocabulary and developing handwriting skills.

Your visit is welcome: Experience ÿ rst-hand what makes the Montessori approach unique. To accommodate working parents, the centre is open throughout the year, only closing for the Christmas – New Year holidays.