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, Outdoor Classroom Day and World Soil Day taking place in Term Four.
Kōanga | Spring Inspiration has a collection of ideas for seasonal learning for this term.
Visit our Events page to find upcoming teacher PLD opportunities including webinars and workshops around the motu.
Events this term
Click on the bold headings below to access resources, websites and more information about these events.
Week 1
Oct 14 - 20 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 21 - 27 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 7 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 8
Dec 5 World Soil Day
Garden to Table has produced this free taster resource: The Invisible World of Soil
