Featured Stories
Walking in the shoes of a reflecting Enviroschool
As the Enviroschools network explores and transitions to a more simplified approach to Holistic reflection that aligns with our kaupapa and original intentions, te Upoko o te Ika a Māui - Greater Wellington team have been trialling different approaches and considering effectiveness. This has included placing themselves in in a reflection scenario!
A full cycle of growing kūmara knowledge
A year-long collaborative project has helped build knowledge of growing kūmara from sprouting tipu, preparing māra kai through to planting and harvest. Kaiako and ākonga across all learning sectors have engaged in this local initiative in Te Whanganui-Tara Wellington.
Journal story inspires walking school bus Journey
When they read a story about another school and their walking school bus, Miramar students were inspired to set up something similar. After pitching their idea to the BoT, mapping and designing routes and consulting with the community they proudly launched their Walking School Bus in April and celebrated!
Engaging in play, creativity, learning and fun in outdoor classroom
A School Fun Run sponsored prize in 2021 has allowed Ngāti Toa School to develop their school outdoor environment in ways that respond to their vision and values. The project has been led by ākonga and supported by whānau and kaiako and has led to new ideas to explore for the future. This story is written by the Enviro project leaders to report on their amazing mahi.
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Nurturing taonga species awareness in Waikanae
A collaborative approach to taiao nature-based learning at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae highlighted the special interdependent relationship of two taonga species. This has led to further enquiry into local...
Noticing Nature Wairarapa Workshops
The Noticing Nature workshops held in Featherston and Masterton in March were a collaboration between the Ruamāhanga Restoration Trust, Pūkaha and Enviroschools. Ruamahanga Restoration Trust, Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre The...
Building with nature in mind - Wairarapa Workshop
Young people from five Wairarapa schools gathered recently to explore ideas around Ecological Building, a theme area of the Enviroschools programme. Ecological Building celebrates and honours that we are part...
Sustainable Celebrations explored
An event to support students in planning for waste-free Matariki events A recent event organised by Enviroschools facilitators in Te Whanganui-a-Tara sought the collective wisdom of the community in finding...
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