Projects
Projects are authentic, collaborative learning experiences based around a meaningful issue, challenge or needs-based situation in our community. Students undertake exploration and inquiry, working with real world partners to develop innovative actions. The result is the creation of products, knowledge and outcomes that make a contribution to the community.
In Year 9, students are introduced to the project process for the first time and take part in a number of projects throughout the year. In Year 10 and 11, students are grouped together and take on either term or semester long projects. In Year 12 and 13, projects develop in complexity and impact and will last the year.
Students engaged in projects are developing skills like creative thinking, questioning, problem-solving, initiative, communication, empathy, and all while taking meaningful action - not learning about something but through something.
Kapa Haka kākahu
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Have you ever thought our kapa haka performing uniform needs that little ‘something’ else As a member of our kapa haka roopū, have you ever wanted to wear a ‘travelling’ dress uniform or a ‘formal dress’ uniform?’
Then this project is for you! You will be tasked with researching, designing and making things that will either ‘zhoosh-up’ our kapa haka performing uniform, or inform a perspective school ‘travelling or formal’ dress uniform for our kapa haka roopū
Push Play
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Do you enjoy learning and participating in P.E games / sports? Do you enjoy being in a leadership role and building relationships with your peers and with those younger than you? Are you socially responsible? Then this may be the project for you.
We will look to connect and build a relationship with Scott Point Primary School to see how we can offer them the opportunity to get their students active for at least 30 minutes either weekly or fortnightly.
Eco Warriors
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In this project you wil identify an environmental need at HPSS or in our local community. You will become kaitiaki (guardians) as you seek to improve this environmental need, for the benefit of all who live here.
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