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.
This hands-on, project-based course challenges students to see waste not as an ending, but as a beginning. Moving beyond traditional recycling, students will engage in the principles of upcycling and creative reuse to transform unwanted materials—commonly known as "trash"—into valuable, functional, or artistic products.
This course will ask students to both work independently and collaboratively on projects. We will need to help each other out and respond quickly to recover and reuse what otherwise might be waste.
We will all take part in trying to find resources to use as well as what to do with these. Students would have heaps of opportunity to work on their own ideas and projects as well as helping others out.
The course could involve:
- Upcycling clothes
- Upcycling furniture
- Cooking
- Building and making things
- A sculpture from wates for the sensory garden at the CAC
- Markets and selling products
- Recycling within our Kura
Course Focus
- Waste Auditing: Learn to identify and classify different types of common waste materials (e.g., plastics, textiles, wood, paper, metal) and understand their environmental impact.
- Design & Innovation: Apply the design thinking process to conceptualize, prototype, and construct new items from salvaged materials. Projects will emphasize problem-solving and practicality.
- Upcycling Techniques: Master various techniques for cleaning, preparing, modifying, and fixing.
- Sustainability & Entrepreneurship: Explore the environmental and economic benefits of a circular economy. Students may have the opportunity to develop a small-scale product line or exhibit their creations.