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Building commitment and momentum at secondary level
In 2023, year 13 student Caleb Richardson decided he wanted to re-invigorate the Envirogroup at Fairfield College in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton and build momentum for environmental change at the school. Find out more about the process that the group used.
Synergy of Local Curriculum development
Mangakino and Tirohanga are both small schools in the Taupō District. Their rural setting and expansive school grounds provide opportunities for ākonga experience, connect and take action for the natural environment. A recent redesign of their Local Curriculum now strategically weaves the Enviroschool kaupapa throughout school life.
Exploring our Ngahere as part of Outdoor Classroom Day
Whaea Natalie Friend of Forest Lake School in Kirikiriroa Hamilton shares her observations and reflections from a school-based ngahere outdoor classroom experience with junior ākonga. She explains what was planned, what happened and what would allow a better experiential learning approach in this space.
Establishing Strong Foundations to Nurture a Whole School Approach
The following narrative follows the progress of building purpose and relevance of the Enviroschool Kaupapa in Forest Lake School, Kirikiriroa, Hamilton. Enviroschools Facilitator, Adrienne Grant talks to Whaea Natalie Friend as they create opportunities for ākonga-led learning and action.
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Maeroa Intermediate School Recognised for Biosecurity Action Project
Congratulations to Maeroa Intermediate School, Kirikiriroa Hamilton for being recognised for their action project in their 0.5-hectare gully through winning the 2024 New Zealand Biosecurity Kura (School) Award. The New...
Waikato Ecological Building Challenge
In August 2023 Enviroschools Waikato delivered a series of Ecological Building Workshops across the region to introduce and explore the Enviroschools Ecological Building Theme Area resource. A number of the...
Waipāhīhī School do it their way - Reflecting to Respond, Grow and Lead into the future
Waipāhīhī School is a unique place of learning that dances to the beat of its own drum. The Enviroschools kaupapa is important to them, but they choose not to define...
Maara Kai benefits from Earthwise funding and student creativity
Working with and nurturing nature is something that happens intuitively at Karangahake School. An Earthwise Action Fund has provided an opportunity for the current students to add their own ideas and...
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