The Harrisville Learning HubsThe best quality teaching and learning possible is provided in the hubs with teams of 2 teachers working collaboratively to benefit every child. The team of teachers meet daily to plan and to discuss the learning needs of the children.
Learning Assistant All Hubs are supported by trained and intuitive Learning Assistants. The teachers guide them as to who they would like supported each day: one-to-one or small groups. We have a very talented team. Teaching and Learning HubsEach Learning Hub has a slightly different emphasis. This is based on our experience of the learning and social needs of Harrisville School children. Tane Mahuta = Year 0&1 Guide teachers - Julia Thompson and Kirstie Campbell/Jude McCulloch (job share) Rongomatane = Year 1-3 Hub Guide teachers - Simone Shore and Veni Naidoo (Senior Teacher) Tawhirimatea = Year 3 & 4 Hub Guide teachers - Jo Dutton and Paula McCall For more about the hub Click here: Tawhirimatea Website Ruaumoko = Year 4 to 6 Hub Guide teachers - Catherine Wheeler and Zara Wright For more about our hub Click here: Ruaumoko Website What is “Inquiry” The whole Hub gets involved in a range of in-depth studies. Each teacher, and sometimes the children themselves, prepares a range of activities to motivate the children, giving them a chance to gain more knowledge and giving increased time for research, discussion, brainstorming and hands-on activities. Kapa Haka Harrisville School continues to provide an extremely high level of education for all children.Every Hub has a visual display of the stages for writing (Tuakau Bridge) reading (gardens) and numeracy (rockets). This helps children to understand where they are in their learning and what they need to do to get up to the next level. Parents find it useful to discuss these with their children and the hub guide teachers. |