“Always enjoy this unit as it brings the children of the island together for a purpose. It was a wet and windy day on the island but we managed to clean up one of our local beaches with the help of community and DOC”
“A class of year 3 &;4's set out to create more animal habitats in our local Johnsonville park. Wellington city council was kind enough to provide some plants for us and to educate the class on the importance of our local bush. The kids loved the day and were proud to have specific jobs and of the work they had done. Many said they would return to check on their plants. The only draw back of the kit was that some of the roles were difficult to fulfill with kids of this age.”
“During Term 3 Room 27 (Year 5) participated in the SVA Community Guardian Project. At the end of Term 3 the Year 5 and 6 syndicate held a market day to raise money for different causes.
In the middle of Term 3 we visited the Auckland Zoo. Following this visit we became more interested and intrigued about the Kakapo and we were also especially concerned about the disease that was threatening this native species.
As a class we decided that this was what we wanted our fundraising focus to be. We wanted to raise money to help them fight this disease that was threatening the Kakapo. Before we planned our market day we first did a mini inquiry about the kakapo and learnt more about this fascinating bird.
Then it was market day planning... first we completed the SVA quiz to find out what our strengths were and what the best roles for everybody should be. Once we were in our teams we then planned our own part of the market day. As a whole class we decided to sell popcorn and drinks. Before market day we made containers, sorted advertising, designed the stall, organised the float, located popcorn machines, bought the popcorn and drinks.
Market Day was amazing! We spent the morning making lots of popcorn and setting up the stall. Lots of children came to our stall. We managed to sell all the popcorn and drinks and made $450! We were very proud to donate our hard earned money to the Kakapo and to know that the money was going to bring about a difference and a change to this very precious specie.
As a teacher I was super proud of my class. They loved wearing their badges and stepped up to the specific role that they had. Great collaboration was happening and the learning they gained throughout the process was very meaningful and purposeful.
Fantastic experience for all!!”
“A great kit that enabled us to introduce the concept of Kaitiaki (Guardianship) to our year0-2 students. We have planned a school clean up that will expand to include our local Awa which we visit regularly. next year our Inquiry focus across the year will be Kaitiaki and will will continue to use this great resource to enhance our students’ learning.”
“We have really enjoyed using the kit to be visible out in our school community helping with jobs around the school. We really enjoyed using the jackets to show how we are cleaning up the community in preparation for 2020. This kit really brought to life, paying it forward and giving back to others without any visible rewards (apart from the good vibes we got from hearing people complimenting the output of our efforts).”
“In term 3, all classes in the Senior School at Point View School ran their own stalls at a Market Day to raise money for their chosen charity. Charities included Red Cross, DOC, Make a Wish, SPCA, and the Wetlands Trust. Students worked in small groups to plan their ideas, we had so much fun.
Three of the classes also applied our SVA roles to carry out a Wetland Restoration project at our local mountain. A day of fun tree planting where our flag and platoon leader jackets could be seen from afar.
We had so much fun and so many opportunities created from this kit. Thank you.”
“We have been really busy thinking of ways we could care for and help our community. First we had to define what a community was, then after this was established we brainstormed ways of helping. With Christmas fast approaching the children though it would be great to collect toys in good condition and pass onto less fortunate children so that they too could enjoy Christmas. Last week a notice was put in the school newsletter and parents were contacted via Seesaw, plus posters were made. Our classroom is the collection point; this will continue all week and on Saturday I will take the collection to Christchurch where they will be given out on Monday at a Christmas party. The children have also been busy picking up sticks off our playing field after the big winds last week, to help the caretaker. All in all a busy last 2 weeks of the year.”
