Enviroschools
With support from the school community, students plan, design, and take action to create a sustainable school environment.
Enviroschools...
... integrate Education for Sustainability into the whole of school life.
... create learning opportunities by working towards a sustainable environment.
For more information about the Enviroschools Program see www.enviroschools.org.nz.
Rachel Eckersley
LATEST NEWS
Check out the new-look Taranaki Enviroschools newsletter here!
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The 2013 He Whenua He Tangata He Oranga Enviroschools Regional Event
On Marc
h 21st this year we held the biggest event in the history of Taranaki Enviroschools! The booming voice of Taranaki iwi’s Dennis Ngawhare welcomed more than 180 children and adults from Taranaki enviroschools to Pukeiti. Most famous for its rhododendrons, that day Pukeiti was abuzz with the sounds of children exploring the rainforest environment, learning new things and connecting with one another.
During the day, mixed-school group
s undertook a series of activities designed to engage both the hearts and minds of the students. They explored the rainforest and potted up native seedlings to take away with them. Students taught each other the Cloak of Protection (www.), a beautiful card game designed to educate about protecting birdlife and raise awareness of their predators. They explored the Māori atua - guardians or personifications of the elements such as the wind, the sun and the forest, to which the Māori trace back their ancestry.
Check out the Hive facebook page for more photos - pics thanks to Dominika Zielinska.
A huge thanks goes out to all our helpers and supporters. Special thanks to Parininihi Ki Waitotara Inc, Stratford District Council, New Plymouth District Council, and The Enviroschools Foundation.
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Opunake High on healthy eating.
A new partnership - June 2012
Parinihi ki Waitotara have joined forces with Taranaki Enviroschools. Read on at:
Taranaki Daily News: Environmental Project Backed; Tues 26 June; p5
Taranaki Daily News: Koha Spurs Sustainability; Tues 26 June; p15
> Earth oven workshop at TSB TOPEC, 23 September 2011
Students built an earth oven for TSB TOPEC, applying of ecological design principles. They learnt about the environmental issues surrounding sourcing building materialsand took away the practical know-how needed to make their own oven pizza ovens.
> Teaching for Sustainability Professional Development Workshop - 9th September 2011.
Teachers from all over Taranaki gathered at the lush and colourful Coastal Taranaki School to meet other like-minded teachers with a passion for Education for Sustainability (EfS). During the workshop, we shared ideas, processes and know-how, including:
o How to engage other staff members
o How to integrate EfS into other curriculum areas
o What works for others
o How to get community engaged
o Making gardening fun for kids (eg ‘predator’ plants, what do kids want to grow?)
> Regional Event - May 2011
Over 100 students from several schools gathered for the Enviroschools Regional Event at Highlands Intermediate in May. We had a great time, and created several exciting projects at Highlands. Click here for a photo story about the day.
Previous activities to check out:
Enviroschools 2011 newsletter - click here
Highlands Intermediate movie - MUST SEE -> Click Here to see the movie from Highlands Intermediate about their efforts during Clean Up NZ - to the sounds of Michael Jackson.
St Josephs School Waitara movie - Click here and here for an awesome video about a project St. Josephs Waitara undertook with Rudd Kleinpaste and Project Crimson.
November 2009 - Regional Event at Inglewood High School
Primary and secondary school students from around Taranaki came together to share their successes and do an Eco-Make-Over at Inglewood High School.
August 2009 - Youth Jam !
Secondary school and Conservation Corps students from Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatu descended on Pohangina Valley for a 3 day YOUTH-TEACHING-YOUTH event. Young people shared their successes and challenges in creating a sustainable world, and took action on site to plant hundreds of trees.
November 2008 - 6 Taranaki schools receive Enviroschools Awards !
Matapu School, Waitoriki School, Kaimata School, Marco School, Opunake High School, and Tikorangi School all received a BRONZE Enviroschools Award. FABULOUS WORK !
WHICH SCHOOLS ARE INVOLVED ?
New Plymouth District:
- Ahititi School
- Coastal Taranaki School
- Marfell Community School
- Highlands Intermediate - bronze
- Moturoa School - silver
- Tikorangi School - bronze
- Waitoriki School - bronze
- Mangorei School
- TSB TOPEC
- St Josephs School Waitara
- Te Pihipihinga Kakano Mai i Rangiatea Kura Kaupapa Maori
- Spotswood Primary
South Taranaki District:
- Opunake High School - bronze
- Matapu School - bronze
- Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Ngati Ruanui
- Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
- Ngamatapouri School - bronze
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Patea Area School
Stratford District:
- Stratford High School
- Marco School- bronze
- Stratford Primary School- bronze
- Toko School- bronze