Okaihau College has an active student Envirogroup who have raised funds for a range of projects including edible gardens, Tui flax garden, hanging baskets. Teachers are including unit studies on environmental topics in subjects as diverse as film studies, art and technology with students working on garden sculpture, biodiversity, coastal erosion and recycling. Class groups have assisted with restoration work around Lake Omapere.
2011 Environmental Curriculum Award Winners
Enviroschools is a whole-school approach to environmental education. It encourages student-driven action, based on sustainable management of resources in several key areas of school life.
A Sensory Garden Learning Environment
Okaihau College was awarded $1500.00 through its Northland Regional Council 2011 Environmental Curriculum Award to complete the Sensory Garden at the back of Rangimarie. This garden is for the benefit of the Special Needs students A Sensory Garden is a garden specifically created to be accessible and enjoyable to visitors, both disabled and non-disabled. The purpose of such a garden is to provide individual and combined sensory opportunities for the user that they may not normally experience. The design and layout provides a stimulating journey through the senses, heightening awareness and bringing a positive learning experience. Students are encouraged to look, smell, touch, taste and listen through interactive and manipulative play. |
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