Bike Safety Skills

It was great to see the students  developing essential bike safety skills through a hands-on programme delivered by Kerry and Esther from BigFoot Adventures, made possible through funding from the Whanganui City Council.

The Tamariki learnt practical skills needed to ride safely and confidently. Sessions focused on correctly fitting helmets, checking tyres, and using brakes effectively. They also practised steering and navigating a variety of obstacles designed to reflect real-life riding situations.

A scaffolded approach supported skill development, with an emphasis on building balance and control before progressing to pedalling. In some cases, pedals were removed to allow students to practise gliding, helping to build confidence step by step.

Kerry and Esther provided clear guidance and encouragement throughout the sessions. Teachers noted that the programme not only strengthened students’ physical skills, but also developed their awareness of safe and responsible riding.

By the end of the programme, students were demonstrating improved control, safer riding habits, and increased confidence on their bikes.

When the weather finally settled, the tamariki were thrilled to finally have their trip to Tarapurihi for Conservation Week.

Mikayla, Whaea Kellie and the Respect Leaders organised a full day of exciting activities.

The children explored the ancient forest, visited the wetlands—carefully avoiding any accidental dips—and listened closely to identify the native birds. They also checked and identified different predator traps, learning about their vital role in protecting the forest. 

Our Tamariki were eager and wide awake on the bus ride out to Bushy Park, after a busy day of discovery and adventure, they were happily tired on the journey home.

A big thank you to all the whānau for their support on the day.

2025:  Term 1 Sports Prizegiving:

Well done to our students for your hard work and determination.  Thank you to Whānau for your sideline support and coaching the teams.

EOTC programmes provide students with access to hands-on experiences that are not available inside the classroom. They offer unique and stimulating learning opportunities that support your child’s learning and achievement.

These programmes are aligned with the National Curriculum.

2024:  The visit to Putiki Church this term supported the children's  learning about Whanganui kowhaiwhai.  The children heard local stories, viewed and created kowhaiwhai patterns.  A big thank you to our whānau for supporting the children on the day.  Our children are continuing to work on their own kowhaiwhai back at school and their kowhaiwhai will be painted on murals to be displayed on the external walls.  

2024 - Respect Leaders will be contributing community service at Bushy Park / Tarapuruhi 

2024 Museum Trip:  All classes visited the Whanganui Regional Museum.  This was to support their learning about Whanganui kowhaiwhai.  Students were involved in workshops hearing local stories and learning to draw kowhaiwhai.