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Our education team has designed and curated a library of learning experiences to meet those needs.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="element element--h2 element--white" id="e107"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="image-block block-container"> <div class="image-block__container"> <img class="image-block__image " src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-pumptrack-bikes-scooters/J002592_KS2024_079_055__ScaleMaxWidthWzU3Nl0.jpg" srcset=" /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-pumptrack-bikes-scooters/J002592_KS2024_079_055__ScaleMaxWidthWzEzMjBd.jpg 1320w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-pumptrack-bikes-scooters/J002592_KS2024_079_055__ScaleMaxWidthWzk5Ml0.jpg 992w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-pumptrack-bikes-scooters/J002592_KS2024_079_055__ScaleMaxWidthWzU3Nl0.jpg 576w" sizes="100vw" alt="Four young kids run over a wooden pump track in school playground" style="object-position: 47% 37%;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="element element--h2 element--white" id="e108"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="content-block block-container"> <h2 class="element__title"> Fostering active and safe transport </h2> <div class="content-block__content"> <p>Greater Wellington’s vision for our region is for a thriving environment, connected communities, and a resilient future.</p> <p>As part of this, we encourage whānau across the region to use active modes – walking or wheeling – especially for short or frequent trips.</p> <p>Walking or wheeling to school is fun, healthy, and builds children’s independence. It’s a great way to learn road safety and helps the school community to connect with each other and their neighbourhoods.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="element element--h2 element--white" id="e36"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="card-gallery-block card-gallery-block--1-1-1 block-container"> <div class="card-gallery-block__body"> <h2 class="element__title"> Ngā Kaupapa | Themes </h2> <div class="card-gallery-block__content"> <p>The Kura Kete themes expand on our existing programmes, such as Māehe Manawa Ora | Movin'March, Active Travel Action, and Pedal Ready.  Together these provide an integrated library for teachers to choose from.</p> <p>Explore the themes below or visit the <a href="/library/">library</a>.  Search based on your focus, student ability or interest.  More themes coming soon.</p> </div> </div> <ul class="card-gallery-block__cards"> <li class="card-gallery-block__card"> <div class="card card--has-link"> <img class="card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Berhampore/23_09_12_MT_001431_bup-v2__ScaleMaxWidthWzk5Ml0.jpg" srcset=" /assets/Uploads/Photos/Berhampore/23_09_12_MT_001431_bup-v2__FocusFillWyIwLjM5IiwiLTAuMzMiLDk5Miw2NjBd.jpg 992w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Berhampore/23_09_12_MT_001431_bup-v2__FocusFillWyIwLjM5IiwiLTAuMzMiLDc2OCw1MTJd.jpg 768w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Berhampore/23_09_12_MT_001431_bup-v2__FocusFillWyIwLjM5IiwiLTAuMzMiLDU3NiwzODRd.jpg 576w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" alt="" style="object-position: 69% 33%;" loading="lazy" /> <div class="card__content"> <h3 class="card__title"> <a class="card__link" href="/themes/movinmarch/" > <span class="card__rereo-title" lang="mi">Māehe Manawa Ora</span> <span> Movin'March </span> </a> </h3> <div class="card__summary">Unpack the many benefits of walking or wheeling as normal everyday experiences. Help ākonga understand that how we choose to travel is also about well-being, connection, the environment, confidence and adventure.</div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="card-gallery-block__card"> <div class="card card--has-link"> <img class="card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-walking-to-school/J002592_KS2024_021_014__ScaleMaxWidthWzk5Ml0.jpg" srcset=" /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-walking-to-school/J002592_KS2024_021_014__FocusFillWyItMC4zMiIsIi0wLjM5Iiw5OTIsNjYwXQ.jpg 992w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-walking-to-school/J002592_KS2024_021_014__FocusFillWyItMC4zMiIsIi0wLjM5Iiw3NjgsNTEyXQ.jpg 768w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-walking-to-school/J002592_KS2024_021_014__FocusFillWyItMC4zMiIsIi0wLjM5Iiw1NzYsMzg0XQ.jpg 576w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" alt="" style="object-position: 34% 31%;" loading="lazy" /> <div class="card__content"> <h3 class="card__title"> <a class="card__link" href="/themes/community/" > <span class="card__rereo-title" lang="mi">Te Haerenga ki te Kura</span> <span> Getting to School </span> </a> </h3> <div class="card__summary">In our Getting to School theme you’ll find a treasure trove of classroom activities, ways to help ākonga discover the mauri of their neighbourhood, and get practical help for student-led projects that make a difference at the school gate.</div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="card-gallery-block__card"> <div class="card card--has-link"> <img class="card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-outside/J002592_KS2024_068_047__ScaleMaxWidthWzk5Ml0.jpg" srcset=" /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-outside/J002592_KS2024_068_047__FocusFillWyItMC4xMCIsIi0wLjQ5Iiw5OTIsNjYwXQ.jpg 992w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-outside/J002592_KS2024_068_047__FocusFillWyItMC4xMCIsIi0wLjQ5Iiw3NjgsNTEyXQ.jpg 768w, /assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-outside/J002592_KS2024_068_047__FocusFillWyItMC4xMCIsIi0wLjQ5Iiw1NzYsMzg0XQ.jpg 576w" sizes="(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw" alt="" style="object-position: 45% 25%;" loading="lazy" /> <div class="card__content"> <h3 class="card__title"> <a class="card__link" href="/themes/connectingin/" > <span class="card__rereo-title" lang="mi">Te Hono Atu</span> <span> Connecting In </span> </a> </h3> <div class="card__summary">This theme helps students see how 'everything is connected' in our environment. They will look at how our travel choices affect our local neighbourhoods and impact on the world we live in. Students will understand the many benefits of active travel to and from school.</div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="element element--h2 element--white" id="e109"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="lesson-carousel-block block-container"> <div class="lesson-carousel-block__body"> <h2 class="element__title"> <span class="element__title-tereo" lang="mi">Akoranga miramira</span> Featured lessons </h2> </div> <div class="lesson-carousel-block__cards"> <div class="lesson-card"> <div class="lesson-card__image-wrapper"> <div class="lesson-card__theme-pill">Movin'March</div> <img class="lesson-card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Berhampore/23_09_12_MT_000476-v2__FocusFillWyItMC4zMiIsIi0wLjM5Iiw1NDQsMzA4XQ.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" style="object-position: 34% 31%;" /> </div> <div class="lesson-card__inner"> <div class="lesson-card__content"> <h3 class="lesson-card__title h4"> <a class="lesson-card__link" href="/themes/movinmarch/intro/"> <span class="lesson-card__title-tereo" lang="mi">He aha rā a Māehe Manawa Ora?</span> What is Movin'March? </a> </h3> <p class="lesson-card__summary">Get an overview of all the Movin'March topics, see how resources link to achievement objectives and get started with an introductory lesson to set the scene in your classroom. </p> </div> <div class="lesson-card__tags"> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Curriculum level:</span> Level 2, Level 1 + 2 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Year level:</span> 0-3, 4-6 + 1 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Class time:</span> 45-60 minutes </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Learning area:</span> Mathematics, English + 1 more </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lesson-card"> <div class="lesson-card__image-wrapper"> <div class="lesson-card__theme-pill">Movin'March</div> <img class="lesson-card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-outside/J002592_KS2024_107_074__FocusFillWyItMC4wMiIsIi0wLjUyIiw1NDQsMzA4XQ.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" style="object-position: 49% 24%;" /> </div> <div class="lesson-card__inner"> <div class="lesson-card__content"> <h3 class="lesson-card__title h4"> <a class="lesson-card__link" href="/themes/movinmarch/environment/"> <span class="lesson-card__title-tereo" lang="mi">Te Taiao</span> Environment </a> </h3> <p class="lesson-card__summary">Mā raro, mā wīra rānei nā te mea he pai ake mō te taiao! <br /> I walk or wheel because it’s good for the environment! <br /> Te Taiao is the Movin'March focus for 2025. </p> </div> <div class="lesson-card__tags"> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Curriculum level:</span> Level 1, Level 2 + 2 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Year level:</span> 0-3, 4-6 + 1 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Class time:</span> 15-25 minutes </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Learning area:</span> Science </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lesson-card"> <div class="lesson-card__image-wrapper"> <div class="lesson-card__theme-pill">Movin'March</div> <img class="lesson-card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-inside-classroom/J002592_KS2024_122_086__FocusFillWyItMC4wMCIsIjAuMDkiLDU0NCwzMDhd.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" style="object-position: 50% 55%;" /> </div> <div class="lesson-card__inner"> <div class="lesson-card__content"> <h3 class="lesson-card__title h4"> <a class="lesson-card__link" href="/themes/movinmarch/thont/"> <span class="lesson-card__title-tereo" lang="mi">Te Haerenga o ngā Tamariki</span> The Children's Journey </a> </h3> <p class="lesson-card__summary">A step-by-step guide for teachers to sign up to using Te Haerenga o ngā Tamariki, an online tool that lets students enter their own travel data. </p> </div> <div class="lesson-card__tags"> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Curriculum level:</span> Level 1, Level 2 + 2 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Year level:</span> 0-3, 4-6 + 2 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Class time:</span> 45-60 minutes </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Learning area:</span> Mathematics </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lesson-card"> <div class="lesson-card__image-wrapper"> <div class="lesson-card__theme-pill">Movin'March</div> <img class="lesson-card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-outside/J002592_KS2024_057_037__FocusFillWyItMC40MiIsIi0wLjM1Iiw1NDQsMzA4XQ.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" style="object-position: 29% 33%;" /> </div> <div class="lesson-card__inner"> <div class="lesson-card__content"> <h3 class="lesson-card__title h4"> <a class="lesson-card__link" href="/themes/movinmarch/wellbeing/"> <span class="lesson-card__title-tereo" lang="mi">Toiora</span> Wellbeing </a> </h3> <p class="lesson-card__summary">Mā raro, mā wīra rānei nā te mea he pai mō tōku toiora! <br /> I walk or wheel because it’s great for my wellbeing! </p> </div> <div class="lesson-card__tags"> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Curriculum level:</span> Level 1, Level 2 + 2 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Year level:</span> 0-3, 4-6 + 1 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Class time:</span> 15-25 minutes </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Learning area:</span> Health and Physical Education </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lesson-card"> <div class="lesson-card__image-wrapper"> <div class="lesson-card__theme-pill">Movin'March</div> <img class="lesson-card__image" src="/assets/Uploads/Photos/Kahurangi/K-pumptrack-bikes-scooters/J002592_KS2024_006_004__FocusFillWyIwLjA4IiwiLTAuNzkiLDU0NCwzMDhd.jpg" alt="" loading="lazy" style="object-position: 54% 11%;" /> </div> <div class="lesson-card__inner"> <div class="lesson-card__content"> <h3 class="lesson-card__title h4"> <a class="lesson-card__link" href="/themes/movinmarch/confidence/"> <span class="lesson-card__title-tereo" lang="mi">Māia</span> Confidence </a> </h3> <p class="lesson-card__summary">Mā raro, mā wīra rānei nā te mea he pai mō tōku toiora! <br /> I walk or wheel because it builds confidence! </p> </div> <div class="lesson-card__tags"> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Curriculum level:</span> Level 1, Level 2 + 1 more </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Year level:</span> 0-3, 4-6 </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Class time:</span> 45-60 minutes </p> <p class="lesson-card__tag"> <span class="lesson-card__tag-heading">Learning area:</span> Health and Physical Education </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lesson-carousel-block__action"> <a href="/themes/movinmarch/" class="button button--primary" > It's Movin'March! 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