KARORI NORMAL SCHOOL We encourage our children to be the best they can be “Tino pai ake” Year 7 and Year 8

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Key Competencies Thinking Signs, symbols and text Relating to others Managing Self Scaffold independence- newsletters. Diaries, blogs, links to home and school, Success criteria, Behaviour management. Reflection Goal Setting Thinking Signs, symbols and text Relating to others

Future Thinkers Have goals and dreams Make and justify decisions Have a desire to learn

Technology Karori West Normal School Monday or Tuesday Transported by Bus Skills - cooking, electronics, Biomechanics, sewing, woodwork 2 year programme. Teachers

Second Languages French Spanish German NZ Sign Language Japanese Chinese Te Reo Term 1 in own class Introduction to the language and culture Conversations, family, food, numbers

Education Outside The Classroom Team building and co-operative activities. St Arnaud, El Rancho, Challenges, risk taking,managing self, participating and contributing, relating to others. Cultural opportunities- Marae visit,

Behaviour Taking responsibility for your behaviour KNS Values Consistent expectations Encouraging children to be role models in the school Expected that all children know what is expected and accept the consequences. Learning- taking responsibility to complete tasks, bring equipment. Arrive in time for the technology bus

Curriculum Puberty and Sexuality - odd years Keeping Ourselves Safe/Kia kaha - even years Careers Financial Literacy Digital Citizenship

Leadership Coaching junior sport at lunchtime Wet playtime support in junior classes The Arts Gala Preparation and involvement Library monitors for classes and lunchtime Patrols Medical Room - First Aid Training. Sports monitors and assistance for junior sports Student council Clash of the classes Buddy teaching. School council Lunchtime sports

24/7 Youth worker Building relationships with Y7/8 students. Positive role model One on one support Small group opportunities - movie making, drama, lunchtime sport, dance, EOTC activities, ICT, 10 hours a week.

Competitions Otago Maths Problem Solving NIWA Science Fair Mathswell NZ Post Writing Competition Puffin short story competition. Art: Lions Peace Poster Competition Film Competitions Lit Quiz BP technology Challenge

Cultural Y7/8 Choir Kapa Haka Festival Auditioned Chorale (16-25 people) Orchestra Bands Bi annual Show-case Karori Kapa Haka United

Sport Western Zones - Netball, Soccer, Touch Rugby, Cricket, Hockey. Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Aquatics at Kilbirnie: Kayaking, Flipper- ball, Snorkelling, Kiwisurf, Diving. Basket ball Dance Ki o Rahi Tennis