Gender Equality!

Gender Equality: it seems necessary to shout it! GENDER EQUALITY!!!!!!!!! We are writing persuasive pieces, arguing our points of view, conclusively that women need to be treated fairly, paid as well as men and respected appropriately. Girls and women need to be empowered! We asked some students to share their thoughts and key things which they have been learning.

Tui noted that, 'Stereotypes are one of the main causes of predjudice". Marcia said that, "Stereotypes can make girls have bad thoughts about their body image" Ethan, via research found out that, "A lot of women and girls have less education in Sub-Saharan Africa". Lexi has found out that, "Since the Taliban have taken over Afghanistan, the loss of production as a result of women not being in the workforce has cost the economy 4.5 Billion dollars'. Georgia's work, reading and interviewing others has discovered that, "A surprising amout of girls like going to single sex schools".

The research is provoking a great deal of thought and in some cases, rage! We are in agreement that gender equality needs some serious attention. Our Sexuality and Relationships programme, Navigating the Journey supports this hightened scrutiny. Writing an argument is a complex activity requiring a deep level of planning. To do this we made mind maps, a useful tool to help guide the writing.

We have also set a deadline for this piece of work to get students used to the idea that we are all working to time constraints. These are a couple of the pieces nearing completion.

Ol

Eastern Zones Athletics Day

On Wednesday, we took a group of 27 students to Newtown Atheltics park for the Eastern Zones Athletics Tournament. Even though it poured down all morning, in true Worser Bay School spirit we put on our rain jackets and braved the weather. We were rewarded with a beautiful afternoon, a great way to end the day with the relay races.. and we managed to dry off too!

Year 6 Tramp, October 2024 - Orongorongo Valley and Tūrere Lodge

Here's a little celebration in pictures of the 2024 Year 6 tramp 

The team, about to set off from Catchpool Valley carpark.

 

Enjoying a beautiful bush walk, down to the river.

 

Crossing Midway Bridge (that wasn't actually midway for us). Snack time!

 

Settling in at the hut.

Then, heading down to the swimming hole for refreshing dip.

And chilling out on the beach.

Enjoying hanging out at the hut, with snacks!

And plenty of willing helpers to get the washing up done after dinner!

A stunning full moon, which we saw slowing rising from behind the mountains.

Next morning, time for games after brekky.

 

Playing by the river again on day two, before heading back.

Lots of Bravery going on here!

Shouldering our packs again, for the walk back to the carpark.

And more snacks at Midway Bridge, this time on the return journey. 

Thanks to everyone for bringing the Zest, Perseverance and sense of fun on our tramp. An extra-big thank you to all the parents who came along and made this adventure possible.