See what can grow when people get involved
Joan Jensen Grove
Around 60 years ago, teacher Joan Jensen planted native trees along the northern boundary of our kura | school.
Today, they have grown into an established native grove where tamariki | children explore, observe native plants and manu | birds, and learn in an environment created by someone thinking about the future.
What began with one person planting trees has become something generations of children can learn from and enjoy.
Our Māra | Garden & Orchard
Our māra | garden and orchard have grown through people sharing their time, knowledge and care.
Supported by kaimahi | staff, whānau | families and volunteers, they give tamariki | children opportunities to grow food, get their hands dirty and learn alongside people with practical knowledge to share.
Caring for the place around us
Tamariki | children can take part in real work happening beyond our kura | school, including predator trapping, Beach Clean Pods and the regeneration of Te Mata.
These experiences give children opportunities to work alongside others and play an active part in caring for the places and ecosystems around them.
Helping create something for everyone
Our kura | school has also contributed to collaborative projects including Island View Playground and Te Ara Mātauranga, connecting tamariki | children with projects that become part of the wider Waihī Beach community.