Camp Adair
Hiringa spent the first week of Term 2 at Camp Adair in Hunua. We had fantastic weather and were able to do a range of activities including kayaking, rock climbing, bushcraft and the confidence course. The highlight for many of us was having a go on the mudslide! It was a great experience and we would like to say a big thank you to all the parents who came with us!
Hiringa Camp Gear List - Camp Adair, Hunua 2021
MEDICAL: ALL STUDENTS WITH MEDICATION MUST GIVE IT TO AMANDA BEFORE WE LEAVE. CLEARLY NAMED.
All your gear must be clearly named – it is your responsibility to look after it during camp.
You MUST bring:
Bedding – a sleeping bag, blanket and pillow Pyjamas Socks – 4 pairs at least Raincoat -This needs to be waterproof Warm hat and sunhat Running shoes/sneakers that you will keep dry Running shoes/Sneakers that can get wet Undies – 5 pairs at least T-shirts – at least 3 Shorts - 2 Track pants or similar A warm sweatshirt or polar fleece
| Togs Towels 1x Bath towel, 1x Beach (min) Torch A tea towel for drying dishes Soap Toothbrush, toothpaste Insect repellent A book to read (sorry no e-book devices) Drink bottle and a cup/mug. Non-breakable is ideal. Plastic bags for dirty clothes!
Please label everything |
You MAY bring:
Slippers, onesie
Other toiletries
A small cuddly friend – not alive!
A pack of cards or a small game that does not require a battery
A stand alone camera (eg. not a phone or iPad etc)
DO NOT bring:
Lollies, chewing gum or any extra snacks (no exceptions - we have students with allergy requirements)
Electronics
Phones
Jewellery (including watches)
Devices (eg. iPad)
You will also need to bring a packed lunch and afternoon tea for the first day of camp.
Welcome back! We have had a great start to the new term with students getting to know their new
classmates and getting stuck into new learning.
This term our focus continues to be around our Inquiry Learning. Inquiry allows us to explore our
student's interests and enables them to go 'deeper' by following meaningful, relevant and
realistic pathways. Curriculum areas are covered through a range of targeted learning suited to our student needs.
This term we will also be getting ready for our camp at Camp Adair in Hunua which is happening at the beginning of Term 2. Students will get the opportunity to explore a range of activities, challenge themselves and socialise with new friends. More information will be coming your way very soon!
Sport plays a big role in opportunities available to Year 5 and 6 students. This term Eden/Albert competitions are Swimming, Cricket and Touch. Students will be advised of trials through the school notices that are read in class.
You are welcome to pop in anytime before or after school to see the learning that is occurring in the
classroom. We are also very happy to meet; please contact us via e-mail to organise if needed.
Teachers working in Hiringa this year are:
Carol-Anne Kempster (Shire 8) Carol-Anne@balmoral.school.nz
Olivia Giles (Shire 6) oliviagbalmoral.school.nz
Kylie Hogg(Room 28) kylieh@balmoral.school.nz
Nic Garelja(Room 27) nicolasg@balmoral.school.nz
Stephanie Slaven (Shire 10) stephanies@balmoral.school.nz
Amanda Boyce (Shire 9) amandab@balmoral.school.nz
Our meet the teacher information evening is on the 11th February. The classrooms will be open from 5-6pm so that you can see our spaces and have a chat.
Student led conferences for goal setting and discussion will be happening later in the term.
We hope to see
you there!
Steph, Carol-Anne, Kylie, Amanda, Nic and Olivia
