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EXPLORE – Hands on

Through a practical and innovative context,  Explore students are provided with a variety of unique and interesting real-life experiences that help them to develop problem solving skills and the ability to think inventively.

Explore students are encouraged to become self-managing learners with opportunities across all curriculum subjects. This learning centre places strong emphasis on  STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) to provide rich and engaging learning opportunities.

Expectations 

  • Students will actively participate in ‘hands on learning’ opportunities
  • Students will demonstrate a willingness to become self-managing
  • Students will design or produce a piece of work in a unique way.

Explore Student Profile

  • I am creative, imaginative and passionate about problem solving
  • I am eager to participate in rich, hands on learning
  • I enjoy deconstructing and rebuilding
  • I enjoy machines, motors and motion
  • I enjoy inventing and innovation
  • I enjoy Science
  • I am enthusiastic about attending all mediums of Technology
  • I am learning to work independently and collaboratively
  • I am enthusiastic about using ICT tools to enhance learning opportunities
  • I am open to new learning and I enjoy challenging tasks
  • I understand that my learning will cover the NZ curriculum and include physical activity, PE, fitness and health.

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Office Hours: 8am - 4pm
07 573 9352
0800 131 033
admin@tepukeint.school.nz

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Te Puke 3119
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