Hapori
A Hapori course is a non-curricular focused learning experience driven by student passion. Rooted in the concept of "hapori" or community, these courses empower students to explore diverse topics outside the traditional curriculum, fostering collaboration and a sense of ownership over their learning. With a focus on self-directed exploration, Hapori courses encourage students to pursue their interests, ranging from creative arts to technology and social issues. This initiative reflects our commitment to cultivating well-rounded individuals who are not only academically proficient but also deeply connected to their passions and the broader community.
Interested in Climate Change? Fond of chickens, vegetables, bees and worms? Keen to sew, create, monitor, identify and track? In this hapori, you will learn, experience, and inquire, and then respond to climate change.
On Tuesday mornings, we will travel to the Climate Action Campus for the double period in blue. The focus will be on experiencing a range of practical activities for the first five weeks. See below. On Thursday afternoons at school, we’ll inquire into climate and sustainability topics and plan for Tuesdays.
First, learn about:
- Climate change;
- Soil, worms and worm farming;
- Native plants and animals;
- Solar power; and
- Humans: part of nature? apart from nature?
At the same time, experience how to do some of these activities:
- Compost;
- Grow and harvest food;
- Cook from the garden;
- Repair clothing and sew;
- Track pest animals;
- Monitor river health;
- Create signage;
- Build a basic solar powered system; and/or
- Make a bug hotel.
Then in the last few weeks of term, combine your learning and experiences and be supported to respond by, for example:
- Continuing with one of the projects you’ve experienced;
- Starting your own project;
- Creating your own business;
- Making art;
- Planning a rain garden; …
Notes:
- Open to anyone in years 7-13
- No device required
- Ncea horticulture credits available for interested and capable students.