The focus for 2011 is Identity – personal, community and global.
The inquiry learning modules will not be individual stand alone topics but will build through each of the 3 inquiries a sense of identity, self respect and self worth through the inquiry, whanau and community support and engagement in learning.
The Inquiry will support all other initiatives established in our school to foster student excellence in all aspects of their learning.
Our first inquiry has a personal focus. Students will research the many aspects of their own identity.
Any questions you may have about this inquiry can be directed to the Lead Teacher for Inquiry, Mrs Raewyn Hamilton.
INQUIRY 1: I AM! ‘KO AU’
Duration: Term 1 week 4– Term 2 week 3
Thinking Strategy: Parts/Whole analysis (What smaller aspects of me make the whole me?)
Principles: High Expectations,Cultural diversity, Treaty of Waitangi, Inclusion, Learning to learn.
Values: Diversity, Respect,Innovation, inquiry and curiosity, Equity, Excellence.
Key Competency: Managing Self, Thinking, Using language, symbols and text.
Scenario
In today's world it is very significant to identify ourselves with at least one thing (our ethnicity, nationality, religion, or a particular belief). Our identity determines how we perceive ourselves. It affects our self respect and how we respect others. However, knowing our identity can be challenging for some of us sometimes because of the difficulties we face in finding the information we need.
Question:
What can I do to find out about my heritage and how can I express to others what I have discovered about myself?
Assessment AO:
Health L3 – Personal Health and Physical development: Personal Identity:
Describe how their own feelings, beliefs and actions and those of other people contribute to their own sense of self-worth. (RESPECT)
Health L4 – Relationships with other people: Identity sensitivity and respect:
Recognise instances of discrimination and act responsibly to support their own rights and feelings and those of other people. (RESPECT)
Social Sciences L4 – Understand how people pass and sustain heritage for different reasons and that this has consequences for people.
Comments
Farewell Chris Cooper
It is with a mixture of sadness for our loss and pride of her achievement that we bid farewell to Chris Cooper.
We are grateful for all that she has done for our school, students, staff and community. She has left quite a legacy and we will not forget her.
Glenfield Primary has truly gained from our loss. We wish Mrs Cooper everything of the best and are confident that we will see her back again for a visit.
Welcome to Mrs Joy Wiseman, who joins us as our acting principal for the next 10 weeks. We are privileged to have such an experienced and respected professional to take care of our beloved school in this time. We look forward to working with her.
As we move into a new phase at Weymouth Intermediate, I would like to wish all staff, students and whanau a year filled with only happiness and success.
Onwards and upwards as we enter a new chapter....
Kia manuia!
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