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 Culture, Music and Sport

Te Taha Maori

  •  Mrs Kewene- Edwards is the teacher in charge of Te Reo

  •  Te Reo Maori is used throughout the school

  •  The school is committed to finding ways to express biculturalism

  •  Karakia and waiata are features of the weekly assembly

  •  The school is striving to be a place where 'waewae tapu' are welcomed appropriately and hospitality is paramount

Tolerance of Difference and Cultural Diversity

  •  The Board of Trustees recognises the richness of diversity in our society

  •  Tolerance and understanding of difference and diversity are embedded in school practice

  •  Teachers celebrate what children bring to the classrooms, including their uniqueness, ethnicity and background

Music and Movement

  •  Participation in local arts and music festivals

  •  Singing lessons

  •  Dance and movement classes

  •  Recorder

  •  Music room is well stocked with musical instruments

Sport

  •  Soccer teams and coaching

  •  Flipperball teams and coaching

  •  Netball teams and coaching

  •  Swimming lessons, twice a year, whole school

  •  Table tennis

  •  Tennis

  •  Cricket coaching

  •  Rippa rugby

  •  Golf tuition

  •  Volleyball lessons

  •  Athletics

  •  Cross country

  •  Daily fitness and Physical Education