Kōanga Spring invites us to notice and celebrate the changing seasons
As the days start to get longer and warmer we can get outside to learn and take action for te taiao, with events such as Save the Kiwi Week, Recycling Week, Bird of the Year, Outdoor Classroom Day and World Soil Day taking place in Term Four.
You can read about some ideas and resources for learning in Spring in our Spotlight here.
Events this term
Click on the bold headings below to access resources, websites and more information about these events.
Week 1
Oct 9 - 15 Save the Kiwi Week
Learn about and take action for kiwi, with lots of resources on the official website (using the link above). Science Learning Hub also have a list of regional events and resources here.
Week 2
Oct 16 - 22 Recycling Week
Visit the website to find resources and more details about this week of waste reduction, with a different challenge and focus each day.
Week 4
Nov 2 Outdoor Classroom Day
This international event is a great excuse to take learning outside, but you don't have to be restricted to this one date! Click on the link above to find resources and register your centre or school if you're planning to take part.
You may also like to read our Spotlight: Learning with Te Taiao | Nature
Week 4 - 5
Oct 30 - Nov 12 Bird of the Year
This year has a special focus: Bird of the Century, to mark Forest and Bird's 100th celebration. Click on the link above to visit their website with the full list of manu, including some extinct species this year, and then vote for your 5 favourite birds.
Week 9
Dec 5 World Soil Day
Garden to Table has produced this free taster resource: The Invisible World of Soil
Late Term 4 - Term 1, 2024
This new competition ran for the first time from Nov 2022 - Feb 2023, and will be running again this year. The voting dates and nominees have not been announced yet, but keep checking the website for updates closer to November.
