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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 science, social science and technology to provide rich and engaging learning opportunities.

Expectations –
• Students will actively participate in ‘hands on learning’ opportunities
• Students will demonstrate a willingness to become selfmanaging
• 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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3 months ago
Te Puke Intermediate

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Congratulations Tinus Nel.
AIMS GOLD Medal Winner
Best Overall Flyers Boys Gymnastics Athlete
Awesome Tinus!

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3 months ago
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Makerspace Fun! We have had a very busy couple of weeks with lots of hands on learning happening in Explore. Our Makerspace activites have been Volcano in a Cup, Hurricane houses, Shake,Rattle and Roll music playlists and we created our own Earthquake Towers. We also had Mr Knightly attend a makerspace session to help judge our bridge making challenge. ... See more

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3 months ago

Congratulations to our "Explorers of the Week" Stella Mikkelsen and Aidan Meldrum. Both students have displayed an excellent attitude towards all aspects of their learning. Tino pai!

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Office Hours: 8am - 4pm
07 5739352
0800 131 033
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133 Cameron Road
Te Puke 3119
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