Year 8 News

Term 2 has flown by, and it has been an action-packed few months. From camp and musicals to exciting trips and welcoming guest experts into the classroom, the students have embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Your partnership allows us to offer diverse learning experiences that foster your child’s growth, confidence, and development.

Transitioning to High School

As we reach the halfway mark of the Year 8 journey, our focus shifts toward the future. We are actively meeting with local high schools to see what skills, attitudes, and learning habits ensure a smooth and successful transition. These ongoing dialogues help us refine our approach, ensuring we continue to provide programmes that equip your students with the confidence and capabilities they need to thrive in high school.

Prospectuses

Prospectuses for OGs (girls) and Kings/OBs (boys) have been distributed. Additional prospectuses for Bayfield, Kaikorai Valley, and Queens are available at the school office. We wish you all the best as you attend high school open days and nights over the first two weeks of Term 3.

Life Education

We have successfully wrapped up our decision-making unit with Harold and Kaz. Thank you for facilitating those insightful dinner table conversations; they have been instrumental in helping students reinforce and reflect on the key concepts covered in class.

Term 3 Programming

Next term, our students will be exploring a range of exciting learning experiences across Science and Social Sciences. In Science, they will investigate Matter, Forces and Motion, and Biology through a variety of hands-on experiments and practical investigations. These activities will encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, collect evidence, and think like scientists. In Social Sciences, our focus will be Hazard Management, with a particular emphasis on the natural hazards that can affect Dunedin and the surrounding region. Students will learn about how communities prepare for and respond to emergencies before developing their own family hazard response plan, helping them understand the importance of being prepared and knowing what to do in the event of a natural disaster.

Kā mihi,

Terry Tarapi