ONLINE LEARNING
General Resources - There are many online programs that can support children's learning outside of the classroom.
Click on links to find online learning resources:
Te Reo Māori
Literacy
Books to read online (there are 100 in this alone):
Reading Eggs - you can get a 30 day free trial
Sunshine Online - a great reading site for juniors, books, letter and word activities. Parents can sign up for a free 14 day trial, we are working on full access for you all.
Ready to Read - these are the same books we use at school, some will be familiar to your child. Thanks to our friends at Dyer Street School for this list!
Maths
Maths is Fun - Free progression through mathematical concepts, tutorials and quizzes.
NZ Maths Families and whānau - Set up for families to assist with their children's learning from home.
Maths Week - Weekly maths challenges
Netflix:
Storybots - science videos with catch songs, ok for all ages.
Daniel Tiger - for junior students, good discussions about emotions and values.
Our Planet - wildlife documentary
Brainchild - science talk show for kids
Who Was? - a fun history show
If I Were An Animal - animal facts
Dream Big - One for the budding builders and engineers
TVNZ OnDemand:
Access via Heihei to make sure you only get kid friendly content
Kiri & Lou - 5 minute videos with calming music and good discussion of values.
Goodnight Kiwi - NZ celebrities (and Jacinda Ardern!) reading NZ picture books.
Horrible Histories - funny but accurate historical stories
Junk Rescue - encourage creativity - let your kids loose with the recycling and see what they can make.
Kitchen Science - Scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson (Nanogirl) does cool experiments with household ingredients.
Speak Māori for Kids - your tamariki can practice their reo
YOU TUBE:
(YouTube needs to be supervised) - children can easily get on to inappropriate content, we recommend using YouTube kids if possible).
Cosmic Kids Yoga - yoga and mindfulness activities, great for a wet day
Storyline online - celebrities reading picture books aloud
Go Noodle! - songs and dances, kids will know these from school!
Mindfulness and calming activities:
M3 Mindfulness for Children
Smiling Mind for 5-7 year old's
Smiling Mind for 8-10 year old's
Connect ... Nurture ... Inspire
Hono ... Poipoi ... Hiringa
Day Schedule
Gates open: 8.15am
School day: 8.45am – 2.45pm
Learning Session 1: 8.45am - 10.45am
Learning Session 2: 11.15am – 12.35pm
Learning Session 3: 1.20pm – 2.45pm
TERM DATES 2025
Term 1:
Monday 3 February - Friday 11 April
3 February - Connect Day
6 February - No School - Waitangi Day
Term 2:
Monday 28 April - Friday 27 June
2 June - No School - Kings Birthday
20 June - No School - Matariki
Term 3:
Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4:
Monday 6 October - Tuesday 16 December
27 October - No School - Labour Day