Empower

I am leading the staff through Empower to enhance our teaching and learning through empowerment, with an end focus on linking it to the Digital Technologies Curriculum.
This reading and PD will support our teachers on their pedagogical learning journey.

Empower. Kaimata Staff PD 2019

SO WHAT?
The outcomes from leading this PD has honestly blown me away. The entire staff have embraced the book and taken snippets from it to add to their own 'professional toolbox'.
It has assisted in the growth and development of our pedagogy at Kaimata.

Local Impact

I have been approached by Local Impact (Martial Arts and Educational Tutors and Alternative Education Providers) in New Plymouth to help design their assessment and teaching criteria for Term One.
This has been a very valuable experience of which I have really enjoyed. I am looking forward to working with them closely over the year.

Here is a copy of the initial email:

Hi Nat,

I was wondering if you could help me.  We have our after school tutoring starting in Term 4 that runs in line with our Kenpo classes.  So far we have some really lovely retired teachers to do the tutoring, but I am in need of an ‘initial assessment’ that we could do for the child at the beginning of the term to ascertain their weak areas/areas to focus on. 

Is there somewhere, where I could find an assessment for each year level for Primary School (and Intermediate and Secondary School)?  An initial assessment that is broad enough (but not too lengthy) that will identify areas needing work?

Your help would be really really appreciated!

Thanks, hope you are enjoying the holidays J

Kind Regards

Tessa Wallacehoskin

Managing Director

LOCAL IMPACT TRAINING CENTRE

16 Oropuriri Road, Waiwhakaiho

New Plymouth TARANAKI

Ph 027 224 6827

Draft Tutoring Checklist

Growing for Good/Beehive

Acceptance Letter
At the end of 2018, I applied for a grant from Countdown's Growing for Good campaign to support us in growing and developing the beehive that Marie Doorbar donated to our school last year.
So far we have tow frames of bees and three beekeeping suits. The suits were dontated by the PTA. We currently have a group of 4 children who look after the hive with Marie.
I am now hoping to develop this further with purchasing more equipment and tools for the beekeepers, fruit trees for the bees and then progress onto making, marketing and selling honey.
Watch this space!

2019 Inquiries

We are continuing our Ako Inquiry, with a focus on Transitions looking at how we can strengthen these within and between school/s
Term One Inquiry-Ako/Transitions

SO WHAT?  We are hoping this Inquiry will continue to build on the improvement of teaching and learning across the school. We want this inquiry to support our beliefs that relationships support and reflect on the quality of teaching and learning.

Charter

Today I helped Rich review and update our School Charter for the 31st March returns.
Kaimata School Charter

This is ongoing and evolving.. I really love the fluidity of this document.

Kahui Ako Hikoi

IPS had a Teacher Only Day and invited some of the Kahui Ako along.
It was a great day, lead by Damon Ritai. He talked to us about some of the early Maori stories in New Plymouth, followed by a visit to Pukerangiora and a Powhiri and working bee at Te Kohanga Moa Marae in Inglewood.
It made it clear to me that we need to lern the stories from our Maori locals and share with our children and community. They are vital to preserving our history and keeping the Maori culture alive.

Hikoi Plan