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38 [Edition datE] Tuesday April 24 2018 20 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SOUTHERN VIEW WESTERN NEWS Above, right and opposite page: Hornby Primary School students working on their digital devices. DIGITAL PLATFORM TRANSFORMING TEACHING & LEARNING Introduced in 2014 at seven schools in south-west Christchurch, an innovative learning initiative is proving “profoundly successful in accelerating students’ learning”, Hornby High School principal Robin Sutton says. Hornby High is one of the seven schools involved in the programme, which is known as Manaiakalani, the others are Hornby Primary School, Yaldhurst Model School, Gilberthorpe School, St Bernadette’s School, South Hornby School, and Wigram Primary School (formerly Sockburn School). Together they form the Uru Mãnuka cluster of Manaiakalani, a Hawaiian word that means “hook from heaven”. Wanting to improve their students’ learning outcomes, husband and wife team Russell and Dorothy Burt, currently co-principals of Auckland’s Point England school, developed the programme 10 years ago, with the Manaiakalani Education Trust being set up to fund it. Since then the trust has raised over $16 million. The Uru Manuka cluster of schools was the first in Christchurch to work with the Manaiakalani Education Trust Outreach programme, which provides a digital teacher to work in each of the seven schools every week – years 7-10 at Hornby High and years 4, 5 and 6 at the primary schools. As Hornby Primary School principal Gary Roberts explains, the digital teacher works in classes that are using a one-to-one digital device, giving teachers the skills to deliver the curriculum on a digital platform. “This has transformed the teaching and learning practice,” he says. “We wanted to reduce the digital divide and accelerate student achievement to raise National Standard levels throughout the cluster. Since the introduction of Manaiakalani we are achieving both goals.” Mr Sutton says students’ writing has improved at double the rate of the national average and their reading and maths one and a half times the average. “With Manaiakalani we have seen a significant improvement in student engagement at Hornby High,” he says. “The vision is for the school to be a centre of creative excellence.” Mr Roberts says with teachers implementing the curriculum through the digital platform, “it creates motivated, engaged learners – it’s cutting edge”. The schools use Chromebooks for their digital learning, as all the web-based applications are free through Google Chrome, DON’T SUFFER IN SILENCE! RECONNECT YOUR HEARING Do you, or any of your loved ones experience difficulties with your hearing? Come and meet the professional, friendly team at HEAR AGAIN at the Hub, Hornby: they will easily get you back to enjoying the conversation. • FREE Hearing Check • FREE Sound Demo • All Makes Serviced Southern Cross EasyClaim Available for Members • 100% Kiwi Owned • Ear Wax Removal A PAIR OF HIGH QUALITY $495! EUROPEAN HEARING DEVICES FITTED AND PERSONALIZED FOR (Offer assumes eligibility for a government subsidy of $1022.22 for hearing devices. Contact clinic for full information) 03 974 1658 SHOP 125, THE HUB, HORNBY WWW.HEARAGAIN.CO.NZ
SOUTHERN VIEW [Edition datE] WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday April 24 2018 39 21 NEW SCHOOL A HIT WITH STUDENTS & COMMUNITY he says. “We have a relationship with computer supplier Cyclone, who have arranged a package deal for all seven schools, enabling parents to pay off the devices over three years, if they need to. At this stage, 75-80 per cent of the devices at our school are student-owned. The others are supplied by the school.” Both principals say one of the most important elements of the digital platform is the ability it gives students to write their own blogs and share their work with each other and with family and friends, which Mr Sutton describes as “learning made visible”. Mr Roberts says they can “upload their work and share it with a worldwide audience”. “They couldn’t do that without the technology. That’s one of the cool things about the Uru Manuka cluster.” With Manaiakalani Education Trust funding coming to an the end, a new trust for Uru Manuka has been set up in Christchurch to continue funding the programme, which requires $150,000 a year to run. The trustees are former Christchurch mayor Garry Moore, Janine Morrell-Gunn, manager of The Hub Jason Marsden, and Rose Crossland. Since moving into brand-new buildings on the former Branston Intermediate site in Hornby, everyone has settled in really well, South Hornby School principal Simon Moriarty says. “The children and the community are loving the new environment. The classrooms have all been purpose-built to meet the learning needs of all our students,” he says. “The outdoor area links with the indoor and there is additional space in the playground, which also includes a scooter track. It’s very important to have that balance between learning and the kids having fun.” The last step in the move to the new site will be completing the upgrade to the existing school pool, Mr Moriarty says. “That’s the second stage of the project and the pool should be ready for the start of the 2018/19 season.” The main focus for Term 2 at South Hornby Primary will be the celebration of Matariki, towards the end of the term. “We have worked alongside the local rununga, Te Taumutu, and they have gifted our school with the name Te Manu Tukutuku, which translates as kite. This has historical significance to Maori in the local area, and we have named our classrooms with the Maori names of the four prevailing winds in Canterbury, which ties in with the cultural narrative.” School rolls in the western suburbs are in a period of growth, and with the enrolment zones, it means that children living in the South Hornby area will have a place at South Hornby School, Mr Moriarty says. Create authentic Italian dishes with locally made fresh pasta Anyone that enjoys cooking Italian food knows fresh pasta is the only way to go to achieve that authentic flavour and texture. Residents in the western suburbs are fortunate to have a fresh pasta producer right on their doorstep – Pasta Vera. The business was founded 17 years ago by New Zealander Phil Bennett, a baker by trade, who had fallen in love with Italy and its cuisine after travelling around the country and experiencing the Italian food culture. On his return home he set up Pasta Vera, initially wholesaling to local Christchurch restaurants. As the business grew, Phil and his wife and business partner Linda developed the product range from simple fettuccine and ravioli to include many other types of pasta such as cannelloni and gnocchi as well as pesto and pasta sauces. Recently they expanded their business further with the opening of their new, custom-built factory in Wigram Road, Sockburn, which includes a factory shop offering the full range of fresh pasta and other authentic Italian food items so you can create delicious Italian meals at home. For those days when you are short of time and need a quick, tasty meal for the family, or you have unexpected guests, they offer re-heat and serve meals. These include the very popular baked lasagne, which is available as a single serve meal or as a catering tray for groups – ideal for family occasions. Other items regularly available include end-of-lines, samples and special restaurant samples at discount prices. The Pasta Vera Factory Shop is located on the corner of Wigram Road and Musgrove Close. With plenty of off-street parking available, it’s quick and convenient to pop in and pick up your fresh pasta and sauce or ready-made meals. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm with a late night Thursday until 6pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm.
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