Celebration time with our Science Showcase

At GTS, we're all about making learning exciting and hands-on. This term our focus during LEARN CREATE SHARE was Science, our students got to choose what they wanted to learn about in: (material world)stuff in our world, (physical world)things that move, or living things. What they did with their choices was nothing short of amazing!

We decided to show off our students' hard work with a Science Showcase, and guess what? Loads of whanau came.

 

It was a big surprise for us, but it shows just how much they care about their child's learning.

Living world - looking at invertebrates like jellyfish - they have no bones!!

Volcano on a lemon??

Material world - it's all about mixing stuff together and see what happens - the WHY?

Our students were like little scientists, showing off what they'd learned with big smiles on their faces. Everyone was so proud.

Physical world - making things move and how can we make it faster or slower. Newton's cradle - this was a very big challenge,  but we persevered and got it in the end!! A few burned fingers from the hot glue gun, but the outcome was mazing!!

Magnet fun - even a bit of magic!!

Doing art with magnets - who would have thought!?

Simple machines - making a ramp for our car we created that can really move!!

Floating - scenario was set. We have a ship and it crashed into some rocks. The ship sank. The people are safe on the island but now we have to make a boat that will float to get the people safely home - what are we going to do. What makes a boat float? It's all about the shape and the load!!!

What made this showcase special was how much everyone loved it. Whanau couldn't stop saying nice things about our teachers and students. We believe in teaching in a fun way that helps all learners. We want to make sure learning is exciting for everyone.

Let's look at our bones - we made a spine!! 

Our hands can move - each little bit of our fingers moved just like a real hand!

We don't do science like you might think. No boring lectures here! Our students get their hands dirty, because learning is messy, and have a blast doing it. They learned about cool stuff like chemicals mixing together, how things move and the wonders of nature. Every moment was a chance to learn and have fun. We are all about failures too - if we try to create and it doesn't work the first time, we can reflect and make it better.

Our students were so excited and curious. They looked like future scientists, engineers, and nature lovers. But most importantly, they looked like children who love learning and exploring.

In a world that can sometimes be confusing, it's great to know our children are getting ready to take on any challenge. The Science Showcase wasn't just about what they learned this term. It was about showing their incredible potential.

We're excited for the future and can't wait to see where their curiosity takes them. Thanks to all the whanau for their support, and congrats to our fantastic students. Together, we're making the future a little brighter and a lot more curious!

Manaiakalani Create Workshop 2 June 2023

We recently conducted a creative workshop led by our incredible Team Koru, and the experience was truly rewarding. 

The positive feedback we received from the participants was overwhelming and inspiring. They appreciated our innovative approach and unique perspective, which allowed them to explore their creative potential in a supportive environment. 

Many participants were intrigued by our practice and asked insightful questions about our methods, techniques, and the philosophy behind our work. It was gratifying to witness how our hard work and collaborative efforts were clearly evident to those observing from the outside. 

Knowing that our dedication and passion resonated with others reaffirmed our belief in the power of creativity and reinforced our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive creative community.

Please have a look at our amazing slides.