Waka ama success

 

10 students travelled along with Matua Danny to Lake Ngatu in Waipapakauri for a secondary schools waka ama regional championship. Our students were invited as an opportunity to compete with the older students from secondary, and gain experience in competitive paddling.

They reported a successful day, achieving bronze medals in both boys and girls events.

Well done to all who participated, and thanks Danny for opening up this opportunity for us to attend.

Experiencing Marine Reserves - Maitai Bay

 

Amazing day at Experiencing Marine Reserves Maitai Bay for Rooms 4 and 5 https://photos.app.goo.gl/zhXBf1in2UEz9jmG7

Posted by Bay of Islands International Academy on Tuesday, 8 December 2020

School Camp 2020

 

Room 5 Cooking and Financial Literacy

Keeping the School Van?

Our van is such an important resource for supporting the many trips and events we participate in, away from school. The Board has decided that due to financial pressure in 2020 we must return the van and try and get by without it. A number of significant donation agreements with the school expired in 2019, leaving us to manage a tight annual budget this year.

We are seeking other options to try to keep the van. We need to raise approximately $9000 to cover lease costs, insurance, maintenance and fuel. We are handing this over to the community to see what ideas there might be to achieve our goal. Maybe its business sponsorship, either by one or more organisations?, maybe it's a use agreement at times when the van is not being used by school groups?, or maybe it's just someone who shares our belief that the van is a valuable resource, and wants to help?, we have an open mind to any and all suggestions.

Please be in touch with Matua Chris principal@boi.ac.nz or 4079749

2040 the Movie - Room 4 and 5

Students from rooms 4 and 5 were given the opportunity today to watch the movie 2040. I have shared the trailer below to give you a sense of what the film is about. It also added a wonderful resource into the children's 'Sharing the Planet' units of inquiry.

Below the trailer I have shared reflections from three students in room 5. Reading these filled me with confidence for the future of our world. These young people have produced thoughtful, intelligent reflections about the impact of the film on them. I hope you enjoy.

We are also grateful to the Chandler family and Four Square Waipapa for their support in making this happen for our children. Both are showing though their actions a strong commitment to action to improve outcomes for our planet.

Two students share their memory of the Auckland Writers Festival road trip