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Pūrākau come alive at Nayland Kindergarten
This story showcases how kaiako learning about local pūrākau (stories), waiata (songs), histories and tikanga (values and practices) has been translated back into the kindergarten context and enriched children’s learning experiences across many parts of the curriculum.
Why did the penguins come to live at Sue's house?
When a little blue penguin chose to move in beneath teacher Sue’s house, her students started a learning journey about the habitat and plight of this native bird. Find out more about this enquiry that led to ecological building construction on a small scale.
Transition becomes reciprocal through a sustainable community approach
Two Enviroschools in Hira, one a kindergarten and the other a primary school are working together to ensure knowledge and understanding of sustainable practices and environmental concepts are honoured through the transition process, and built upon as young children move along their learning journey. Find out more about the Hira Rural Kindergarten and Hira School Enviroschools collaboration.
Reduce Waste by Swapping Clothes!
Nelson Enviroschools was most impressed to see Billie from Hira School take on the issue of fast fashion by organising a clothes swap event at her school...
 
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Enviroschools Rangatahi from Te Tau Ihu head to Abel Tasman National Park for a Hui
What a brilliant weekend! On the 25-26th May, 24 rangatahi from local secondary kura gathered at the Anchorage Hut in the Abel Tasman National Park (ATNP). The weekend hui was...
Student Kaitiaki from Te Tai o Aorere and Whākatu get together to kick off 2024
Senior secondary environmental leaders from Nelson and Tasman met at the beautiful Waimārama Sanctuary outdoor classroom at the beginning of Term 1 to reflect and share what could be done...
Nayland College shares and affirms commitment to Enviroschools Kaupapa
An Enviroschools Holistic Reflection sharing session was held at Nayland College in September 2023. The session, facilitated by Jen Thomas, the secondary school Enviroschools facilitator for Whakatū, was a cumulation...
Nayland Kindergarten Green-Gold Reflection
In June 2021 Nayland Kindergarten held their Green-Gold reflection sharing and decision-making day. Whilst this kindergarten has undergone some significant staff changes, the commitment to the Enviroschools kaupapa has never...