Caring learner profile - Manaakitanga

Jenna Grant
PYP Coordinator

"We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us." (SOURCE: http://www.ibo.org/programmes/profile/)

At Bay of Islands International Academy the caring learner profile is displayed in many different ways. It could be in the random acts of kindness shown by students and staff, caring for a peer when they aren’t feeling the best or could be driving a project to look after our environment. There are so many caring acts I have seen recently I couldn’t possibly list them all!

Roald Dahl. “I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage, or bravery, or generosity, or anything else… Kindness—that simple word.

Over the last few months I have seen a massive shift in the care towards our environment, projects like the waste free lunches have sparked reflection on how we see our environment and how best to nurture it. Students have taken action to promote litterless lunches, collected rubbish round the school and recycling where possible.

We strive for a more peaceful world and cherishing these caring moments that shine through is important both for the school and wider community.

Waka Ama and Surfing begin

Students in Room 5/6 with Mrs Ross have begun their Friday programme of Waka Ama at Lake Manuwai. Led by Danny, our multi talented caretaker, and Tuppy his wife, students will learn about the culture of Waka ama and its relevance and meaning in the community. There will be lots of opportunity for paddling and competing as the term progresses.




Our Friday afternoon surfing programme also began last Friday at Matauri Bay. 21 brave students and a group of equally brave parents and teachers took to the water with surfboards in hand. On the day the conditions were not totally suitable for great surfing but Whaea Xani was happy to have the chance to get the organisation settled in for another surfing term. This term surfing will swing between Taronui Beach close to the school and Matauri.

Term 4 Welcome and Pōwhiri

We were very pleased to welcome new students, a teacher aide and whānau to our school during the first week back in term 4 with a pōwhiri in our new outdoor marae. Thanks to the great work of Danny our caretaker the pollination garden has been transformed and will now be a place for learning and welcoming new members of our community.

The peaceful environment amongst the natural surroundings of the garden made for a very special pōwhiri and we look forward to this space becoming an important place in our school. 

Community Notices - October 2018

Fireworks Extravaganza
Our friends at Springbank School are holding this very successful community event again in 2018. For your information.

Friday Night Skating

Friday Night Skating 6pm - 8.30pm during Term 4.

Baysport Complex, Harmony Lane, Waipapa.

www.northlandstingrays.co.nz

Dance Classes

Rosey Robb will be taking a new preparatory contemporary class this term for all ages 8+

Where: Kingston House, Hone Heke Road

When: 3.15-4.15pm FRIDAYS

Fee: $150.00 full term (Trial lessons possible)

Enroll: contact Liz: 021 2340337 email: secaura@yahoo.com.au

Uniform: comfortable clothing, long footless tights, t shirt/leotard Bring own water bottle. Teenagers that have not had contemporary experience are best to start with this preparatory level

Rosey has been learning contemporary now for 8 years and ballet for 14 years with Northern Dance Academy. She received distinction (95-100%) recently for her level 6 and has been nominated to attend the 2018 scholarship awards in Wellington. Rosey has won many competitions and has attended NZSD and NZ dance company workshops for years. Rosey is looking forward to teaching contemporary.