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2009 Thinking and Learning Tours

“We change the world one child at a time.” Toto

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[|Island Bay ,|Brooklyn],[|College St],[|Coley St]

  Feedback  "Just outstanding!!! We had a ball, got lost heaps, laughed tons, ate too much, learnt so much and even went to a Daniel Craig movie!! How about that! Friday was fantastic for us..we worked solidly from 9ish til 1 and got so much out of that time...it was such a worthwhile opportunity and I would say essential after a trip like that. The schools were so welcoming and gave up so much of their time for us..each school had lots of what was special to them to share and we were able to gain something to take back from our own practice from each one. We called it the Amazing Race but unfortunately we seemed to always be coming last (!!!) and we caught the last flight out of Wellington I'm sure!! I have attached the front page of our reflection sheet so you can see how we did it. Thanks so much for organising all of this Sue...it really was fabulous!" Jo@Ilam

"A big thank you for organising the Wellington Bus tour from our staff and myself. We have come back absolutely buzzing and with a clearer direction of where we need to head next." Steve@Wainoni

"Hail the return of the first, mighty Te Kete Atawhai Thinking and Learning Tour to the Wellington region. What a fantastic opportunity to be exposed to other schools' ideas and philosophies. Our host schools (see links above) embraced us and inspired us with their pearls of wisdom. They took time out of their busy schedules to walk us through their journey. For two days we were challenged and at times overwhelmed! The third day was a wonderful opportunity to sit down and chew the fat amongst ourselves. What ideas would we like to take away and put into practice - there were soooo many!? The decision by the cluster to organise these tours was a brilliant one! Staff are buzzing" Sue (Facilitator)

 **Tour Itineraries ** · Laptop optional, but please bring your class camera, pen and notepad. · Due to limited space in rental vans, only one medium sized travel bag per person please. Comfy walking shoes a must! Take your teacher registration card to gain free entry to Monet. Revise info handed out by Perry Rush and Island Bay team last term! **Tour One ** 10 March - 13 March (Windsor School = 10 visitors)
 * Term One **
 * Tour Two ** 24 March - 27 March (Windsor, Shirley Intermediate and Merrin = 13 visitors)
 * Tour Three 31 March - 3 April (Windsor and Merrin = 13 visitors) **

"Choices give students a higher ‘stake’ in the inquiry, a sense of ownership and an opportunity to work in ways that suit their learning style.”

“Great units involve both students and teachers in regular, explicit reflection.”

Kath Murdoch


 * Term Two **
 * Tour Four **5 May - 8 May (Ilam 7, Hammersley 2, Wainoni 2, Shirley 2, Burwood 8 and Merrin 5 = 26 visitors)

...... and last, but not least......... 2 June - 5 June ( Burwood 6, Hammersley 3, Parkview 6 and Merrin 6 = 21 visitors) **Tuesday 2 June** 06.00 pm Meet at Christchurch airport 06.40 pm Depart Chch NZ8704 [] 07.45 pm Arrive PNorth - Collect 3 Previa rentals from Hertz (E36332694E1) Drive to KingsGate Quality Inn PNorth KingsgatePalmerston@millenniumhotels.co.nz Dinner to be arranged
 * Tour Five **

** Wednesday 3 June ** 07.15 am Breakfast at KingsGate Quality Inn 08.15 am Meet in foyer (school is only 5 min away) 08.30 am ** College Street Normal School (Ross Kennedy ph 3581092) ** // Inquiry with Habits of the Mind Infusion // // (look for matrix, assessment and planning) // Leave at 11.45am 01.00 pm Lunch at **Coley Street School**, Foxton **(Richard McMillan ph 06 3638117)** // Inquiry - Six Hats // 03.30 pm Travel to Wellington - Debrief in cars while travelling 05.00 pm Ibis Hotel – Free time H3049-RE01@accor.com 07.00 pm Dinner to be arranged

** Thursday 4 June ** 07.15 am Breakfast at Ibis 08.30 am Meet in foyer 09.00 am ** Brooklyn Primary School (Chris Bryant ph 04 3896758) **

// CHAOS (CHILL factor); ICT; thinking // 12.00 pm Lunch at Brooklyn Primary School 01.30 pm **Island Bay School (Perry Rush ph 04 9393010)** // Inquiry // 03.30 pm Te Papa - Monet Exhibit (open until 9pm on Thursdays - take Teachers' Reg Card) 07.00 pm Dinner to be arranged

** Friday 5 June ** 07.15 am Breakfast at Ibis 08.30 am Meet in foyer 09.00 am **Island Bay School** // Reflection and Term 2 Planning // 12.00 pm Lunch at Island Bay Cafe (follow the coastal road, not GoogleMaps!) 01.00 pm **Island Bay School** // Planning continued // 03.00 pm Return to Ibis – Free time 04.30 pm Drive to Wgtn airport - return rentals 05.50 pm Depart Wellington DJ 3210 [] 06.35 pm Arrive Christchurch

**"Go through the rain to get to the rainbow"** Anon