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Carterton School
270
STUDENTS
30
STAFF
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Matt Jackett
Carterton School is growing and changing! We started the school year with enthusiasm by heading to Wellington for the Round the Bays 6.5km Fun Run. The energetic group was made up of 34 tamariki, teachers and whānau. I was very proud of our tamariki for taking on this challenge and was amazed by what they achieved. Another memorable moment from Term One, was our annual Carterton School Gala. Our PTA, whānau, sta and tamariki, along with other community organisations, came together to make this event the success that it was. This year, we have, once again, been a ected by covid-19. Our sta and school whānau have worked closely together to create our own response plan - when home learning begins, the children’s learning continues. I have learnt further from 2020, that we have a dedicated sta who go well beyond their job descriptions to ensure our tamariki have a chance to excel, whether it be at school or during a lockdown. We delivered home learning packs, computers and internet connections to ensure families had the support they required. Ka pai kaiako and support sta ! Our 270 tamariki continue to respect our school’s values. Everyday, I see tamariki setting high expectations for their learning, building friendships and keeping our beautiful school looking like an exceptional learning space. We have waited patiently for our astro turf to be completed. I’m proud to say that it has been nished and our tamariki are loving the new play space. During Term Four, Carterton School has more school camps planned, a trip to the mighty Mount Holdsworth, a visit from Kieran McAnulty and celebrations for our Year Eight leavers. Next year, we will develop our already motivating school environment by upgrading our main entrance into the school grounds, modernising our learning spaces, putting new swings in the playground and welcoming new teachers!
New astro turf. Thinking di erent about education.
Cheers Cr Cretney! Outdoor education.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge our BOT, tamariki, teachers, support sta , PTA and whānau. It is a privilege to be leading a school that encompases such a supportive and dedicated group of people. After many years of service to Carterton School, we are saying farewell to some fantastic teachers. Thank you Lesley Scho eld, Lesley Standish, and Andrea Harvey for your commitment and contribution to our tamariki and community. You have given so much to our kura and will be missed by all.
Team Kawakawa
Team Kawakawa is made up of three classes with students in New Entrants to Year Two. We have a love for play-based learning which is integrated into our daily practice. Our children are highly motivated and love giving things a go. Highlights for our team this year have included taking part in the Footsteps Dance programme, a visit from Star Lab where they were able to go inside a globe and learning about the planets. We have also had bikes in schools, Jump Jam, swimming, weekly gardening sessions with Mrs Bullock and the Perceptual Motor programme. Students were excited to return to school after level 3 and were happy to see their teachers and friends again.
Ākonga Māori
Ākonga Māori is a Māori enrichment learning environment and programme – open to all learners of any cultural descent. There are two whānau classes that cater for year 0-8. The focus of Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori – all experiences and opportunities are integrated and central to this culturally responsive environment. Ākonga Māori is a special learning place where Māori language, culture, heritage and identity are celebrated and essential components to our heritage and unique to Aotearoa.
TeamKōwhai
Team Kōwhai 2021 consists of 3 classes from year 3 to 5 here at School. The year has been extremely busy with many in school and outof-school activities across the four terms. Our highlights this year have been the Wings Over Wairarapa Air Show, where we spent the day looking at all the exhibits and some air displays. The Footsteps Dance Company who came in
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each week during Term two to teach our students new dances. A visit from Star Lab where our students got to experience Space in the amazing ‘Dome’. Our Team trip to Pukaha Mt Bruce to see the Long n eels in action along with other native birds and animals. Zappo the Magician who wowed our students and teaching sta with di erent and amazing magic tricks. Our School Wide Olympic Games and the medal ceremony, plus Life Education Caravan with Harold. With covid lockdown in Term 3, our students experienced online digital learning with daily ‘meets’ and learning from home with whānau. Being the ‘middle’ school our focus is on developing enthusiastic, independent learners who are ready to step up into senior school who know how to be the ‘best they can be’.
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Team Kahikatea is the senior school team (year 6 to 8). We create independent lifelong learners who are intrinsically motivated to be the best they can be. We know success looks di erent for each child and we are determined that every child nds their version of success. The tamariki have had a multitude of opportunities to develop leadership qualities. This included student leadership groups, kapa haka, Jump Jam, tuakana - Teina buddy class, enviroschool, kaitiaki fussbusters, road patrol and PE shed. Fun is also a big part of our team and includes activities like dance lessons, football tournament, miniball, basketball, pedal ready training, Brooklyn sports exchange, year 8 girls shift programme, Geo camp and bikes in schools. There was also maths week, Olympic Games, speech competition, Star Lab visit, Booktown Workshops, Pause Breathe Smile programme, foodstu s nutrition programme, Capital E show, Life Education visit, house of science kits, languages, enrichment and science classes (both at Kuranui College). For year 7 and 8 students we also had beach education at Riversdale, Technology at Makoura and Raranga Mathiko at Te Papa. However, the highlight for us all was de nitely Camp Kaitoke. What a blast we had watching our tamariki showing selfcon dence and teamwork while completing fun and challenging activities over 3 days. Phew, what a year it has been!
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