Grow Waitaha

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Sir Ken Robinson died peacefully yesterday, 21st August 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. We will be following up with a further update as we begin to follow Sir Ken’s wishes and honour his legacy.

DigiAwards encourages all Year 0–8 ākonga to design, develop, and showcase their digital outcomes throughout Waitaha. The submission date for entries is fast approaching, so it’s important to get familiar with the judging criteria bit.ly/digicriteria

DigiAwards encourages all Year 0–8 ākonga to design, develop, and showcase their digital outcomes throughout Waitaha. The theme is Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu – Although it is small, it is precious. Learn more bit.ly/gwdigi20

Grow Waitaha is excited to share our Blended Learning Support resource! We've curated some of the best advice, tools, and resources to support you. Explore our suggestions, then contribute your own ideas! tinyurl.com/gwblenddoc #growreallearning

DigiAwards 2019 overall winner! Coding Battles by Thomas youtu.be/Zr4RNpPjWws via @YouTube

The winner is Rawhiti School for the Red Zone!!! Congratulations!!

First prize winner of the night goes to Bromley!!! Ka mau te wehi!!

Our cool 3D laser printed awards this year are something to be so proud of!!! Entries this year were so amazing!!!

And more!!!

Look what is on our prize table tonight for the 2020 Canterbury Digital Awards! What will you do next year in your school , kura or Kāhui Ako?

DigiAwards 2020 about to kick off!!! We are so excited award the amazing tamariki in Ōtautahi!

DigiAwards 2019 finalist mashup youtu.be/P47ahrt3TGY via @YouTube

Absolutely incredible to watch this @jacindaardern video be pinged around the world. In the last 48 hours, it's seemingly gone everywhere from the UK to Pakistan, and has even gone viral in Lebanon - becoming another tool for protestors to push for change

“Mind your language when developing programmes for young people. The words you choose can create barriers unintentionally.” April McLennan #growwellbeing

“Hope is having a goal and the pathway to get there.” April McLennan sharing her wisdom at the wellbeing activator. #growellbeing

If you don’t want to know, don’t ask! #growwellbeing. Sharing back about youth engagement ideas.

Wellbeing activator 2 kicking off today with @_Daisyspeaks! Do’s and don’ts of youth engagement. #growwellbeing

Our thoughts go out to the families and communities affected by the tragic event on Friday. We are also thinking of all educators, especially our Canterbury colleagues working with our tamariki and whānau today and going forward. Arohanui, Kia kaha.

Due to circumstances in Christchurch, the Grow Waitaha Eduhui scheduled for Saturday March 16 is now postponed. Our thoughts are with all the teachers and students in Christchurch today.

The best way to learn - see and *DO* and learn. Understanding by design. The importance of STEM learning contributing to an authentic curriculum #whakarongoschool #growwaitaha #STEM