Over the last two weeks, all year 10 physical education classes have received two lessons from Drowning Prevention. One lesson was classroom based and covered using a lifejacket, suitable equipment for a boating trip and how to identify rips. The second lesson was in our school pool and students practiced using a lifejacket, how to keep… Read More
Category: Curriculum
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION WUSHU
The year 9A/B girls were fortunate to experience Wushu for two of their recent Physical Education lessons. Wushu means “Chinese martial arts” and it is used for self-discipline of the body and mind. The important elements include flexibility, speed, coordination, presentation and precision. Wushu has a lot of benefits such as getting stronger physically, and… Read More
Social Science revision sessions
Weekly Study Planner
All senior students have been asked to complete a weekly study plan. Write out a study plan or weekly sheet. Set up a 20-30 minute study period with 10 minute breaks. Make allowances for sports training and one or two favourite activities each week (e.g. a TV programme). Learn to say NO to distractions. Ensure each 20-30 minute study session is focused… Read More
Health & PE – organised Cross Country
As part of their level 2 assessment Ms. Morgan’s year 12 PED class planned and held the school cross country on Friday 16th August during period 5. The students set up the course period 1 and were very lucky with the weather. Prizes and certificates were organised for the winners and announced in assembly. 1st place Junior girls was Amina… Read More
Poetry Week
On Thursday we welcomed the South Auckland Poet’s Collective into school to conduct workshops with the students. The students were able to explore themselves through expression and creativity of language, some even finding the courage to perform poetry, freshly written, to their peers! Mr Turner has been challenging our students in whanau to create collective short poems… Read More
South Auckland Mathex
Our Year 9 Mathex team came second out of 11 teams in the South Auckland Mathex competition…. Read More