This last week has been about the Purua Team (Year 3 & 4) enjoying Education Outside the Classroom activities.
The Year 4 children left on Tuesday to attend their camp at Living Springs. A full and varied programme has been undertaken, and we thank both the staff and the parent helpers who are attending for all their hard work. School camps are both rewarding and tiring but are great to help develop social skills, independence and our school value of “perseverance”. I went over on Tuesday afternoon and stayed until afternoon tea on Wednesday. During this time, I was able to interact with children and the adults and be the extra hand around the place.
I really enjoyed helping children be challenged while riding the flying fox over the ravine. There were a few children who were reluctant, but once sitting on the apparatus and buckled in, and some positive encouragement from other children and myself, all of the children were happy to be thrilled with the ride.
What a great place to wake up in. The sunrises and sunsets are awesome!
The Year 3 children are having their day camp experiences throughout the week, with the sleepover here at school on Wednesday night. Again, this sort of experience only happens when staff and parents work together.
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