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Testimonials
Kids Restore the Kepler
The activities suited cooperative work. The māori perspective was relevant throughout. We loved the vocab lists on each background activity. Again learning in a real context for the children - of all abilities and cultures makes it truly meaningful.
Paulien Gray from Otonga School
I have a student who cannot read or write yet he was able to watch the videos as part of a whole class activity and orally contribute, just like everyone else. Engagement of the students, they said they did no real work watching the videos and completing the questions independently, however the level of understanding was higher than is typically observed from text based resources.
Frank Usherwood from Bethlehem School
Resources were very easy to download and adapt for our students with specific needs. Our school had a Maori Community Hui during the trip and feedback directly from parents of children in the class was extremely positive. Great to be able to follow from home as well.
Tracy Phillips from Bethlehem School
Students were able to really get their teeth into this topic. With the local resources also coming to the party it was a great way to learn about our native flora and fauna. Allowed the students to feel like they were actually there on the trip!
Todd Brodie from Upper Moutere School
Hooked them in from the beginning - ambassadors/videos - high interest activities. Helped the children to focus on our concept of "taonga". Authentic learning that helps all children through the use of various learning styles. Great for helping to differentiate the programme for the wide range of children in my class.
Lynn Douglas from St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Fits beautifully with our upcoming Term 3 inquiry as to how we can help in our community.
Jennifer Coyle from Edendale School
Related it to our small area of bush at school. So far we have set a trap, the same type as was in the video. Special needs loved the video presentations and gained from them.
Gail Blackwell from Hillcrest Normal School
The field trip was appropriate for my Year 7 class and the Year 10 class we worked with. History, tikanga and Te Reo included in background pages provided relevance to Maori students.
Elizabeth Haywood from Aurora College
The biggest benefit was being able to relate to it on a personal level and also to be able to follow up on it in our local community.
Jane Pearson from Hira School
Fantastic learning experiences for the students. Māori kupu were also used and enveloped in our vocabulary wall.
Trina Bennett from Finlayson Park School
Great info from fantastic experts guiding us through a real conservation/science issue. Fitted perfectly with our term unit on Native Plants and Animals. More from Chris on the VLN.
Christopher Wratt from Hanmer Springs School
It linked to our sustainability unit. We liked it because we felt we were there and the scientists connected with us.
Rebecca Bishop from Gladstone School
Well planned, organised, interesting, and good interactive stuff for the students.
Susan Dane from Elm Park School
We are looking at setting up tracking tunnels at school as we prepare for a lizard garden, so to see the kids here doing the same was hugely encouraging. It was great to discuss conservation issues and compare Kepler's challenges with our own.
Jennifer Kitchin from Weston School