2020 Education Focus by Wairarapa Times-Age

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EDUCATION FOCUS 2020/21

Hadlow Preparatory School www.hadlow.school.nz

Hadlow Preparatory School Choose Hadlow and give your child the best start. Inspirational and skilled teachers, state-of-the-art facilities and an innovative curriculum – fostering happy and successful children.

Please enquire if considering Hadlow for your child

Limited places available Please call us

06 370 0008

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 find and develop their passions. Hadlow offers 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 confidence, 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.”

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EDUCATION FOCUS Hadlow Pre-School At Hadlow Pre-School we pride ourselves on providing quality Early Childhood Education for children aged 3-4 years. We have a welcoming, calm and caring environment where children can play and learn in a purposeful manner while 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 excitement. Teachers encourage children be responsible, independent learners and foster opportunities to extend leadership

skills throughout their time at pre-school. Hadlow Pre-School has recently been upgraded and extended with covered verandahs featured on two sides with wide steps taking you down to the natural surrounding playground. The playground has a purpose-built tree house, a whare, sandpit with an internal water pumping system, vegetable gardens and native plantings. Please visit and see our new environment, everyone is welcome. Places are ÿ lling up quickly for 2021.

Makoura College Makoura College is a school where each and every student is known as an individual and where student learning and achievement matters. At Makoura 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. Opportunities include:  A diverse range of subjects that prepare all students for their future pathway be it university, training, further education or employment.  The only school in Wairarapa to o° er a Military Services Academy.  Year 9 home room structure for core subjects that supports student transition to secondary school.

HADLOW PRE-SCHOOL MASTERTON Providing a consistent, balanced approach to learning and promoting the holistic development of children

20 HOURS ECE HOURS: 8.30am - 1.00pm or 8.30am - 3.00pm Term time

WE AR E TAKIN ENROL G M FOR 2 ENTS 021 68 High Street, Masterton phone 06 370 6961 preschool@hadlow.school.nz www.hadlowpreschool.nz

 Waka Huia – individual mentoring and support where all students are assigned a Waka Huia teacher who remains the key person of support from Year 10 – 13.  Project Based Learning (Arotahi) which focuses on developing lifelong learners by broadening our approach to education through the use of authentic contexts.  Cultural, sporting and adventure opportunities. Our Motto Kia Manawanui - being courageous and compassionate. Our Vision Growing Tika, Pono and Aroha through learning. Whaia te Tika – making the right choices about what you say and do. Whaia te Pono – developing wise understanding of people and the world. Whaia to Aroha – caring about and connecting with others. Our College motto and vision underpins all we do and provides a

framework to guide development of the whole person. “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; academic, cultural, sporting, and set their direction for a successful life”. Marion Harvey (Tumuaki / Principal). We welcome you to join us at Makoura College Apply online through the website www.mc.school.nz Email˜o˛ ce@mc.school.nz Call (06) 378 6074 Education Review O˜ ce Report (2019) commends Makoura College Students participate and learn in a caring and inclusive environment. Some innovative approaches to learning and engagement promote student voice and choice. Leaders, teachers and trustees are focused on continuing to strengthen wh˝nau and c ommunity partnerships through o° ering a wide range of opportunities for participation in events and activities. Students liaise with, and provide services to, the community through project-based learning. Their pride in working together to help others is clearly evident. Project-based learning is building students’ key competencies and a culture of ako that promotes student agency. A bicultural approach, emphasising key components of te ao M˝or i, is clearly evident. This is demonstrated in many ways, including through whole-school, student-led p˙ whiri and the prominence of the centrallylocated wharenui and wharekai. Sta° have been involved in professional development to strengthen their cultural responsiveness. Students’ identities, and wh˝nau and community knowledge, language and culture are integral to school life. (ERO July 2019)

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EDUCATION FOCUS Wairarapa College School life bounces back at Wairarapa College

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 50-60 students, that makes use of our rural setting. With access to a full range of digital tools, our student-run radio station is a real-life learning experience. Announcers, publicity teams and website designers work together. 107.5DFM live streams from the school’s website. This term’s big idea - Don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country - is a celebration, post covid-19, of everything that we have to o˜ er here in Wairarapa.

Sta˜ and students at Wairarapa College were expecting a slow return to normality after the Covid-19 lockdown. But one week into Term 3, they are making up for lost time, with a host of events taking place over the next 10 weeks. One of the highlights of the school year the Senior College Ball - is coming up on Saturday 22 August. This is a special night, much anticipated by the school’s Year 13 students. “We didn’t think we were going to have a school ball this year,” says Assistant Principal Aaron Perkins. Another highlight of the school calendar, the school stage production in September, promises to be a perfect antidote for any lingering lockdown lethargy. All Shook Up is a jukebox tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, with a plotline based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. There are a whole range of other musical events taking place in Term 3, including the annual House Music competition, this year with a Beatles theme. Wairarapa senior students will be hosting bands from other schools for Flying Rock, while the Vocal Spectacular will have the school’s four choirs performing with other

for Year 9’s in 2021 are in the planning stages. More details will follow.

community and college choirs. Also coming up are the Senior Recitals, and performances at Jazz Martinborough. Needless to say, there is plenty going on within the sporting sphere, with some Wairarapa College teams attending National Tournament Week in the ÿ rst week of September. All the winter codes are up and running this term with teams playing locally and also travelling to Palmerston North and Wellington, and hundreds of students involved. The Stage One redevelopment of Wairarapa College continues at pace with a Supported Learning Centre, Food Technology & Canteen, and new bus bay o˜ Pownall Street expected to be completed early next year. Agriculture & Horticulture students have been enjoying looking after the new additions to the WaiCol Farm (pictured). The three Angus Friesian calves (Summer, Autumn and Winter) will be used for breeding in the future. Further opportunities in digital learning

Wairarapa College is already looking toward 2021 with applications being invited for the Sports Academy, WaiCol On Stage, and Wh˛tonga Maori group classes. Now is also the time to book your child at Poto College House. Located in an attractive setting on the college grounds, Poto College House is Wairarapa’s only co-educational boarding establishment. It o˜ ers casual and fulltime boarding up to ÿ ve and a half days a week. This makes it an attractive option for families who live rurally, as well as parents who want their children to beneÿ t from its fostering of academic, sporting and cultural achievement. Stacey Grant, previously the Development O˝ cer for Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union, manages the hostel, which also has a matron and house parents living on-site. Poto College House provides a whanau environment with everyone supporting each other, says Stacey. “Many of the students form lifelong bonds.”

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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 tranquil setting. Dalefield Road, Dalefield, Carterton

Phone 06 379 7416

office@dalefield.school.nz www.dalefield.school.nz

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EDUCATION FOCUS Design School Studio Do you want to be a designer?

Do you want to harness your creative talent for a career? The creative industries are booming. The number of people employed as graphic or fashion designers has doubled and kiwi creative talent is in demand all over the world. If you like drawing, problem-solving and coming up with new things, then The Design School can help you turn those skills into a career in the creative industries. With over 25 years of exceptional results and the highest quality ratings from NZQA, The Design School helps over a hundred creative students launch their creative careers every year. Graduates

Education outcomes improving for M˜ori and Pacific peoples Young M˙or i and Paciÿ c students are leaving the education system more qualiÿ ed than older M˙or i and Paciÿ c people, Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa said last month. Data from the 2018 Census indicates that, in both secondary and tertiary studies, younger M˙or i and Paciÿ c peoples are achieving outcomes closer to the national average than their counterparts in older age groups. In the 2018 Census, 80.6 per cent of M˙or i and 83 per cent of Paciÿ c 15- to 24-yearolds had at least a level 1 qualiÿ cation or equivalent (such as School Certiÿ cate), compared with 85.8 per cent of 15- to 24-year-olds nationally. Older age groups showed a larger di° erence, with 73 per cent of M˙or i and 72.1 percent of Paciÿ c 45- to 54-year-olds having at least a level

now work for some of the best design companies in the world and many run their own businesses. Check out designschool.ac.nz or ÿ nd us on Facebook and then come in to The Design School studio to see how you can use your talent as a career.

1 qualiÿ cation or equivalent, compared with 84.6 per cent of 45- to 54-year-olds nationally. Qualiÿ cation levels varied by age across the population, with younger people more likely to have at least a level 1 qualiÿ cation. These di° erences were more pronounced for M˙or i and Paciÿ c peoples. “There has been a focus over recent decades on improving cultural understanding and teaching approaches within New Zealand’s education sector, which may have had an e° ect on the numbers of students achieving formal qualiÿ cations,” senior manager census data delivery Susan Hollows said. The number of M˙or i and Paciÿc students gaining post-secondary school qualiÿcations also increased between census years, with 20.7 per cent of M˙or i and 18 per cent of Paciÿc peoples aged 15 years and older having gained a level 5 diploma or higher at the time of the 2018 Census, up from 16.3 per cent and 13.4 per cent respectively at the time of the 2013 Census.

CrossFit is one of Kuranui’s many Inspire Time activities.

Kuranui College Kuranui students take time to be inspired Students returning to their second semester at Kuranui College will be looking forward to taking up a whole new range of activities to fuel their passions. Inspire Time is a new initiative for 2020, but was disrupted during the ÿ rst semester because of the Covid-19 lockdown. It has two dedicated spots in the school timetable which means students can do up to two di° erent activities each semester. “Each term students get to choose an activity,” explained Assistant Principal William Donaldson. “They can do the same activity on a Tuesday or a Thursday, or they can do something di° erent on a Tuesday and something di° erent on a Thursday.” Last semester students could choose from a full range of activities, including the ABC Animal Care, Beekeeping, CrossFit, Bore Ri˛ e shooting, Minecraft, as well as preseason preparation for this winter’s sports codes. Students stated that this semester was “really fun” and that they enjoyed the freedom they had received to explore their di° erent interests. “Being a year 13 student, the workload can sometimes feel overwhelming. Having Inspire Time has allowed not only myself, but many other Year 13s to really let loose and connect with other year levels, as well as still being able to

learn something new each time!” said Kuranui Senior Leader, Nina Gelashvili At the beginning of the year, Kuranui College introduced its Ignite Curriculum to all Year Levels from Year 9-13. This has allowed the school’s senior curriculum to continue to develop student engagement, achievement, life skills and let each student have a productive pathway for their next step in life. “Our Ignite Curriculum is about igniting your passions and discovering your future, and Inspire Time is an opportunity to actually have some fun, connect with people and learn new skills,” said Donaldson. Sta° at Kuranui College encourage students to not only choose activities that they are passionate about, but also suggest other projects that could be in their sphere of interest, giving them more control over the choices they make. “Not a lot of schools do this, so we’re just glad we have this opportunity to explore our interests and also connect with the rest of our school,” said Gelashvili. To enrol at Kuranui College call 06 304 9116 or email: o˝ ce@kuranui-college.school.nz.

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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Places are limited for 2021

06 304 9116 | www.kuranuicollege.school.nz

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EDUCATION FOCUS Solway College Open day a chance to see what makes us special Solway College is thriving. For the ÿ rst time in the college’s history, the school has reached its maximum number of enrolments (as speciÿ ed within its integration agreement) for 2021. The building of two new hostel dormitories is well under way to cater for the increase in students.

as well as its talent development, ÿ tness conditioning programme and individual and team successes, had Solway College being recognised as the Wairarapa Secondary Schools Sports College of the Year again last year.

The modern, brand new dormitories will provide warm and comfortable accommodation for the school’s 130 boarding students from 2021 onwards. The main classroom block has also been completely refurbished and the school has recently invested in upgrading digital technology learning tools within our learning spaces.

The Equestrian Academy programme, now in its third year, has gone from strength to strength, with a record number of ribbons and trophies being achieved both individually and as a team at local and national events. Interest in the Academy, which attracts girls from across New Zealand, is extremely high, with the Academy once again expanding its numbers to cater for the talent arriving at Solway in 2021.

Solway’s comprehensive sports programme, providing opportunities in a wide range of sports including; waka ama, archery, surÿ ng, equestrian, hockey, netball, football, rugby, touch, tennis, cricket, skiing, volleyball and lawn bowls,

The cultural, music and performing arts opportunities are just as vast. Students have enjoyed success within kapa haka, choir, rock band, jazz band, chamber music, annual school production, Intercollegiate Shakespeare and dance

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Principal Janine Tupaea with students

opportunities, including the school hip hop crew ‘SoulC’ who competed successfully at the Wellington Regional Hip Hop International Championships earlier this year. Academically, students at Solway College continue to excel with academic pass rates including 100% achievement rate at NCEA Level 3, an increasingly high number of Merit and Excellence endorsements and recognition through multiple scholarships from universities for students’ academic success. Small class sizes, individual learning pathways, close tracking of academic progress, a philosophy of ‘every student counts’ and holding aspirational expectations through the ‘Making Excellence Happen’ programme are

attributed to this academic success. The seamless curriculum and transition for students from Year 7 to 13, the high proportion of boarding students making the most of the boarding school academic advantage and the close-knit family atmosphere ensures that every girl not only succeeds, but thrives. We are very proud of the achievements of our students in the classroom, on the sports ÿ eld, on the stage and everywhere in between. We invite and welcome our full Wairarapa community to come and visit us on our school Open Day on Saturday 1 August, to see what makes Solway so special in action. Come and meet our friendly students and sta° and explore our beautiful school grounds.

DISCOVER THE GIRLS BOARDING ADVANTAGE AT

SOLWAY COLLEGE

OPEN DAY

SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 10AM - 2PM

Are you looking into intermediate or secondary school options for your daughter for 2022 and beyond? We invite you and any other members of our Wairarapa community to visit our beautiful and thriving school.

06 378 2219 | www.solwaycollege.school.nz | 49 FLEET STREET, MASTERTON

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RATHKEALE COLLEGE MASTERTON OPEN MINDS | OPEN SPACES | OPEN FUTURES Rathkeale College is a StateIntegrated Boys’ Boarding and Day Secondary School catering for Years 9-13. We are extremely proud of all we have to offer, so invite you and your family to come and have a look for yourselves. Staff and students will be on hand to help you explore our teaching and learning

Race unity speech award winner Parekura Pepere

areas along with 123 acres of outdoors. Take an eco-walk down to the river, try the conﬁdence courses, check out our bike track, and see what is happening in the Primary Industries with our developing Land Lab. There will also be a chance to view our excellent boarding facilities. In an age where parents are often referring to their “screenager”, we believe

There are many ways we are utilising the open spaces on our campus for learning

Teams competing in the NZ Young Farmers Competition

we offer the best of both worlds in developing conﬁdent, successful and happy young men. Come on out to our Open Day on Tuesday 22nd September, 9.00am at Willow Park Drive, Masterton to see ﬁrst-hand how we deliver our school goals of nurturing young men to have Open Minds, in our Open Spaces to Open their Futures.

Year 9s discovering the microscopic world

Principal - Martin O’Grady

Digital Technologies to the fore in the EPro8 regional championships

Mountain Biking is one of the preferred ways for boarders to relax on campus after a day of schoolwork

Rathkeale College is a State-Integrated Boys’ Boarding and Day Secondary School catering for Years 9-13

RATHKEALE COLLEGE OPEN DAY Tuesday 22 September 9.00am

Please register at principal@rathkeale.school.nz | 06 370 0175

Limited places available for 2021 www.rathkeale.school.nz

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EDUCATION FOCUS Montessori Preschool Encouraging confi dent learners 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 self-conÿ dence, independence, self-discipline 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 113 years Montessori methods have transformed education in nearly every country of the world. Wairarapa Montessori began 24 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 such as scrubbing, polishing, washing, cooking, sewing and food preparation, giving children skills to care for themselves and developing concentration and co-ordination.  READING & LANGUAGE: Building vocabulary and developing handwriting skills. Your visit is welcome: Experience ÿ rsthand 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.

Give your child a head start at school Do want your child to be a competent independent self-learner? Our Montessori Children’s House offers a peaceful and orderly environment based around a structured learning curriculum supported by Montessori trained teachers and special Montessori learning materials

20 hours ECE Aged from 2-6 years

“Montessori’s been fantastic for my daughter’s socialisation. The structure and orderliness really suits her nature, we’ve decided to continue with Montessori into primary school” Experience first hand what makes the Montessori approach unique. For more information contact Pauline Harter

wairarapa.montessori@gmail.com

Wairarapa Montessori Preschool WA I R A R A PA MONTESSORI

114 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Phone 06 370 1471 Open 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday • www.wairarapamontessori.com

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EDUCATION FOCUS Learn from the best at Breadcraft Breadcraft is a third generation family-run business looking for the next generation of young bakers to help them achieve their goals. We’re proud of our history, and excited about what’s coming next. Everyone at Breadcraft believes that we can do better today than yesterday and make a di˜ erence to the world. For instance, our Future Foods programme focuses on local sourcing, alternative proteins, New Zealand-grown wheat and more. We are looking for apprentices who can get stuck in and help the team blend taste, nutrition, sustainability and anticipate food trends early on. Breadcraft o˜ ers the opportunity to

learn o˜ some of the best bakers in the country with their Baking Apprenticeship programme and gain either a NZ Certiÿ cate in trade baking (Plant) Level 4 or a Level 2 NZQA certiÿ cate in Baking. This involves working in the bakery and being assessed in your on-the-job skills as well as working your trade theory through a correspondence course. Breadcraft has a comprehensive inhouse training programme and o˜ ers additional support to help their apprentices ace the course. If you have an interest in food, baking and science becoming a qualiÿ ed baker could be the career choice for you!

Money lessons help students gain NCEA

in 2019 73 per cent of secondary schools have registered to teach the resources, potentially reaching more than 200,000 students. Resources for students in Years 9 and 10 were launched last year.

Secondary students can gain credits toward NCEA by learning about money thanks to a new collection of learning materials developed by the Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC). The CFFC has launched the resources through its Sorted in Schools programme.

The NCEA resources have also been designed to o˜ er Merit or Excellence grades which can be put toward Level 1 or Level 2 endorsements. They build on more than 300 resources already available through the Sorted in Schools website. The CFFC’s Director of Learning, Nick Thomson, says the ÿ nancial impact of Covid-19 made the launch of senior secondary resources even more relevant.

The resources are aligned to unit standards and have gained NZQA accreditation, enabling students who complete them to gain NCEA credits. They cover money management, saving, debt, goal setting, insurance, investing, KiwiSaver and retirement, and are designed to be taught by teachers as part of day-to-day lessons in any subject. Sorted in Schools is the only ÿ nancial education programme fully aligned to the curriculum, NZQA accredited and available free to all schools. Since Sorted in Schools launched

“Sorted in Schools is helping the new generation to become ÿ nancially resilient, so they’re better equipped to weather ÿ nancial storms throughout their adult lives,” says Thomson. The resources use real life scenarios such as going ˛ atting or taking on a student loan to teach ÿ nancial concepts. They are also available in te reo M˝or i for teaching in kura and te reo classes. For more information see sortedinschools.org.nz

Trade Qualification in Baking Earn while you learn! Be part of the great team in a proud Wairarapa family run business with almost 100 employees. Earn while you learn! Breadcraft Wairarapa offers: • Baking Apprenticeships • NZQA Certificate in Baking L2 Become a fully qualified baker, work around the world with this globally recognised qualification We offer fantastic opportunities and career progression - As a Breadcraft Apprentice Luke came second in the “Young Baker of the Year” competition which sent him to visit the USA. He has now worked his way up through the business to the New Product Development Manager.

Join the team at Breadcraft

Key attributes for a Baker: Interest in food and baking | Enjoy science | High quality standards | Taking pride in your work

For more info visit: www.breadcraft.co.nz