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NAU MAI KE TE RUMA Kiwi

WELCOME TO ROOM Kiwi

Welcome to Kiwi Class: The Superhero Headquarters! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

Kia ora koutou and a massive welcome to the junior room!

My name is Colleen Barr-Waaka, and I am so excited to be leading our wonderful Year 0–3 students. This year, Kiwi class is transforming into a Superhero Headquarters, because our biggest rule is simple: learning is a fun, epic adventure!

We use our superhero theme to supercharge student learning and achievement. By tapping into their imaginations, every child discovers that mistakes are just "plot twists," challenges are missions to conquer, and hard work unlocks brand-new abilities. This playful, high-energy environment keeps our little heroes deeply engaged and excited to soar across every single part of the curriculum!

Unlocking Literacy Powers (With 'The Code'!)

Every superhero needs the right gadgets and training. This year, we are diving headfirst into Structured Literacy, utilizing the fantastic Liz Kane 'The Code' program. Think of it as decoding secret messages! It breaks reading and spelling down into fun, manageable steps, giving our kids the ultimate tools to unlock language and become confident, lifelong readers. Alongside this, we make numeracy an absolute blast with interactive math missions and games.

Training for Life's Adventures

Beyond the academics, Kiwi class is a bustling training ground where we focus on building the ultimate superhero toolkit - our Key Competencies:

Thinking Outside the Box (Creative problem-solving!)
Relating to Others (Using the ultimate power of kindness and teamwork)
Managing Self (Learning how to be an independent superstar!)
Understanding Symbols & Texts (Making sense of the world around us)
Participating and Contributing (Lending a helping hand and saving the day in our community!)

Through active learning, collaboration, and plenty of laughter, we are helping our littlest learners develop a strong sense of who they are and what they can achieve.

Capes on, team - we can't wait to share this year of curiosity, big breakthroughs, and heroic growth with your tamariki (children)!

NAU MAI KE TE RUMA Kākāpō

WELCOME TO ROOM Kākāpō

Welcome to Kākāpō Class! 🦜

Kia ora koutou and welcome!

My name is Rose Illsley, and I am absolutely thrilled to be the Year 4–8 teacher for 2026. If you're looking for a classroom buzzing with energy, curiosity, and a whole lot of growth, you’ve found the right place!

In Kākāpō, we celebrate what makes every single student unique. We aren't a "one-size-fits-all" kind of class—we are all about nurturing individuality. Here, everyone gets to stretch their wings, challenge themselves, and smash their goals at their very own pace.

What does a day in Kākāpō look like?

It is dynamic, hands-on, and never boring! Our daily schedule is a awesome mix of:

Focused Teacher Sessions: Structured, small-group time with me for deep dives into literacy and numeracy.
Learning Rotations: Keeping our minds active and moving.
The Perfect Mix: A healthy balance of both online digital adventures and offline, hands-on activities.

We are all experts here!

We believe that everyone has a superpower. In our class, we love to work to our strengths and share the wealth. If a student is amazing at a particular skill, they become our go-to "classroom expert" to help teach others.

We also know we live in a super-connected, digital world. That’s why we use our ICT resources to level up! From mastering research skills and practicing top-tier cyber safety to leveling up our digital tech skills, we are on a mission to shift our digital confidence from "novice" to absolute "tech expert."

Please come along and see what's happening this week in our learning space!!!

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