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Mid-winter at the Libraries
WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN IN THE WEST...
Titirangi Library is always warm and cosy and you are invited to visit and discover something to read or watch during these dark months. The library is open until 7pm on Thursdays and from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays. On Thursday July 4, 5.30-7pm, the International Dark Sky Association will be hosting a special event. The association works to protect the night skies for present and future generations, promoting initiatives to protect the night skies and fragile ecosystems in parks and protected areas worldwide. The library and the association are to launch the Dark Sky programme in West Auckland. This is a family event and we are planning on telescope viewing, however this will be weather dependent. The library also has several events for the school holidays: Matariki Craft: Upcycle t-shirts into new dancing poi, July 9, 10-11am. Matariki Stars: an opportunity to create Matariki stars using different materials, July 10, 10-11am. Matariki Whānau Disco: bring your family and friends and celebrate Matariki with dancing, games, bubbles and disco lights, July 11, 6-7pm Library Blast Off!: Get ready to explore the galaxy in a space adventure. Complete challenges and receive your space ranger certificate, July 15, 10-11am. Matariki Hei tiki clay creations: celebrate Matariki and get crafty creating colourful clay jewellery, July 16, 10-11am. Mini makers: bring along your mini maker and explore different STEM activities. There will be bubbles, ‘Dig for the dino’, Banana pianos, Sand art and Lego play. (Suitable for 3-6years.), July 17, 10-11am. Gaming after dark: Connect and play social games with your friends. Minecrafters and other gamers welcome – own logons and devices required, July 18, 6-7pm. New Lynn Library also has a busy month coming with: Matariki Storytime, July 3, 10.00am. Embroidery Workshop (ages 14+), July 6, 10am-12pm (booking essential). Make a Māori Lunar Calendar, July 6, 12-1pm. Poi Making (ages 14+) at New Lynn Community Centre, July 4, 4-5pm, and New Lynn Library, July 18, 4-5pm. A ‘Zine’ Workshop (make your own mini-magazine or comic, ages 14+), July 11, 3.30-5.00pm. There will also be a Children’s Art Class on July 14, 12.45-1.30pm. With the winter days and school holidays Glen Eden Library has a great line-up of free events to keep children busy. Matariki Hei Tiki Workshop, make your own Hei Tiki design using air dry clay and string, for ages 5 and over July, 5, 3.30pm-4.30pm. . International Pen Pals, receive a letter from a child at our partner library in Georgia, USA and write your reply, July 6, 2-3pm Maker Club: Construction Zone, July 9, 3.30-4.30pm Lego in the library meeting room, recommended for ages 5+, July 10, 3.30-4.30pm Fencing: Tuatahi Fencing presents a fun, free, drop-in session. Learn about this exciting sport and have a go with real equipment. Recommended for ages 8+, July 12, 3-4pm. Mad Scientists, fun experiments suitable for ages 4+, July 17, 2-3pm. Saturday 20th July 1.30 - 3.00PM Movies and crafts, suitable for all ages, July 20, 1.30-3pm. Storytime and Wriggle and Rhyme will have a break over the holidays and will start up again once school is back. Matariki Take 3 competition, get your card stamped and go in the draw to win. Competition runs until July 14. Whau Ace Adult and Community Education offer free support and advice in a relaxed environment. The free drop-in sessions include, CV preparation, career guidance, job search, online job applications and cover letters. Workshops are held every Wednesday, 1-3pm.
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The Fringe JULY 2019
feature: education
Open Day Saturday 27 July 9.30am – 2.00pm
A great place to go to school. Serving the families in Green Bay, Titirangi and surrounding areas, our focus is on learning that is innovative, connected and meets the needs of all students. Here at Green Bay High School, staff know their students. They make time to foster strong relationships with them and support all students to pursue their goals throughout the five years they are with us. New Principal, Fiona Barker, will speak in the auditorium at 10am,12pm and 1pm about what Green Bay has to offer your children. She will share the school’s future vision, how it continues to evolve with the ongoing changes in the education sector and outline its focus on meeting the diverse needs of secondary school students.
Green Bay High School’s size and environment enables us to develop bespoke opportunities for our students. As a school, we are focused on the future and continue to evolve with the changes in the education sector. The use of traditional pathways alongside innovative and personalised learning approaches allows us to target the curriculum needs of our students. The continued development of our facilities, buildings, and technology means that we support a diverse range of learning opportunities. The school plays an active role in the local community by engaging with families, local schools and community groups. Key to Green Bay’s success is a focus on meeting the educational needs of the community and upholding the same values. Our roll has grown to around 1350 students because there is: •
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A clear, strong vision shared by an effective Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. A team of teaching professionals who are experts in their subjects and enthusiastically embrace the latest professional development and change. A strong school culture that promotes positive relationships as an essential part of effective learning. An imaginative use of NCEA; traditional learning pathways which sit alongside innovative curriculum initiatives. Academic counselling that supports all students to achieve their personal best. Major investment in upgrading ICT infrastructure; a carefully developed e-learning plan with a ‘bring your own device’ strategy.
• Active involvement and leadership of Ko-tuitui, our local community of learning network. • Multi-million dollar property upgrade including a Performing Arts Centre, Sports/PE facilities and classroom facilities with a new 2 million dollar upgrade to the Library and English block in progress. • Exciting growth in sport with a focus both on elite athletes (JETS programme) and those who love playing sports. • Huge opportunities to participate in performance and cultural activities. • Strong student leadership across the school, growing the leaders of the future.
Our continued strong focus on meeting the needs, aspirations and interests of our community and its young people underpins everything that we do. Fiona Barker Principal June 2019 PLEASE NOTE: Significant roll growth in recent years has meant the Board of Trustees is required to have an enrolment zone by the Ministry of Education. See our website for enrolment details.
www.greenbayhigh.school.nz
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