Term 4 Commences Monday 6th October – 12.30pm Thursday 18th December
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Term 1 Commences Monday 2nd February – Thursday 2nd April
Monday 2nd February 8.45am – Thursday 2nd April 3.00pm
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Year 5 – Kākāpo Carey Park Camp
Monday 2nd – Wednesday 4th March

397 Henderson Valley Rd, Henderson (Map)
Carey Park is situated at the foot of the Waitakere Ranges heritage area in Henderson Valley just 30 minutes from central Auckland.
Magnificent native bush surrounds it, and is the ideal place for large groups, with 170 bed accommodation, catering and activities.
The buildings are spacious and comfortable, being set alongside beautiful native bush and bordering Opanuku Stream. We offer a wide range of activities, from those specifically designed with educational outcomes in mind, through to sporting and physical challenges! Try out our rock-climbing wall or fly down our thrilling 200m long, 9m high flying fox. The food is appetising and the staff are very willing to assist you in having an enjoyable community experience. You won’t find a more comfortable, professional, organised and convenient camp to accomplish your goals. Enjoy the challenging and refreshing environment that accompanies both outdoor and indoor activities.
We provide that special place for your camp or event where you find food, friendship and fun. All within our stunning natural environment.
Carey Park has comfortable, safe facilities and exciting activities such as archery, kayaking, Burma trails and a flying fox to name a few.
https://www.onebigadventure.org.nz/
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Year 2 – Tūi Create Your Own Garden
Tuesday 24th & Thursday 26th March

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Rd Manurewa
Learn about the lifecycle of plants and basic gardening skills.
Experiences
Students are introduced to the wonders of gardening through a range of hands-on activities in our children’s garden.
Using a variety of tools, they prepare and mulch the soil, plant and water the garden, and clean up afterwards. They prepare seeds for germination and discover the secrets of successful seedlings, before examining and feeding the worms in the worm farm.
Along the way students become familiar with the life-cycle of plants, find out what they need to survive, and leave with the know-how to create and maintain a garden.
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Year 6 – Takahē Tōtara Springs Camp
Wednesday 25th – Friday 27th March

288 Taihoa North Road, Matamata, Waikato, 3473 New Zealand (map)
School years 1 – 6 are a crucial time in the development of a child’s self confidence, social interactions and physical abilities.
At camp, we can help facilitate a programme that will have your children achieving in more than just the activities they participate in.
Tōtara Springs is the largest centre of its kind in New Zealand and is the ultimate venue for church retreats, school camps, sports activities, business conferences, artistic events, holiday camps, and family reunions.
The camp is situated in a beautiful setting, nestled at the foot of the Kaimai ranges in Matamata.
There are 90 acres of park-like grounds and native bush with streams, walks and bush trails. We have a large gymnasium for indoor sports, lecture theatre and breakaway areas, as well as a large hot pool fed by natural hot water.
There are beds for 427 people in 27 motels, 3 lodge complexes and 19 cabins. Onsite, there are also powered caravan and (practically unlimited) tent sites.
Camps and events are fully catered by the resident catering team, and special dietary needs can be accommodated.
A wide range of sports equipment is also available.
https://www.totarasprings.org.nz/page/primary-schools/
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Term 2 Commences Monday 30th April – Thursday 2nd July
Monday 30th April 8.45am – Thursday 2nd July 3.00pm
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Year 1 Kea – Butterfly Creek
Wednesday 6th May – All Classes
10 Tom Pearce drive
Auckland Airport 2022
Butterfly Creek is a privately owned NZ business and is managed by the married team of John Dowsett and Fiona Turner. The first stage of Butterfly Creek opened in late 2003 and development has continued at a great pace since then.
There is nothing like Butterfly Creek in NZ where visitors can experience a huge range of attractions from zoo exhibits to fun attractions including a train, playground and café.
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Year 2 Tūi – Kelly Tarlton’s Visit
Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th May

Habitats and Adaptations
Students will explore different habitats and meet the animals that live there. Use of authentic marine artefacts will engage students every step of the way. Education session content will vary between year levels, designed to complement the New Zealand curriculum as well as build on each other from year to year. By completing this session, students will:
- Learn what a habitat is and be able to identify a range of different marine habitats.
- Understand the requirements that a habitat must meet for creatures to survive there.
- Learn what an adaptation is, understand the different types of adaptations and how they occur.
- Be able to identify adaptations certain animals have developed.
- Learn that ecosystems are made up of interdependent animals living in the same environment
- Be able to identify different marine creatures
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National Young Leaders Day
Thursday 14th May

About the National Young Leaders Days
Leaders are often made, not simply born. We are dedicated to sparking the leadership potential that’s inside every young person through practical, inspirational events and leadership resources.
The National Young Leaders Days (NYLD) are the largest and longest running leadership event for primary and intermediate school students. These large scale annual events aim to develop student leadership. Since 2001, more than 135,000 students have been empowered to fulfill their dreams and become great leaders at a National Young Leaders Day in Aotearoa.
The objectives of NYLD are
- Inspiration
- Connection
- Student empowerment
- Promoting positivity
- Motivation
- Education
Every year, thousands of the Aotearoa’s students and their teachers attend a National Young Leaders Day. Schools select students who demonstrate leadership potential and qualities to attend NYLD. Some schools send their top student leaders such as student councillors, sports leaders, peer mediators, captains, vice-captains. The event programme will benefit any student who demonstrates a willingness to develop their leadership skills. Every student who attends NYLD will receive a student notebook and certificate of participation.
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Year 3 Weka – MOTAT Visit
Tuesday 28th July

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Year 4 Kōtūkū – MOTAT Visit
Thursday 30th July

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Year 4 Kōtūkū – Willow Park Camp
Thursday 29th October 1:30 pm – Friday 30th October 2:00 pm

Willow Park Camp
1 Hostel Access Road, Auckland, 2012 New Zealand (map)
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