Renovation innovation

Room reveal 

Our quest to create a more harmonious and naturalized kai area that both nourishes the body and rejuvenates the soul was realized over the term break, with teachers working hard to revitalize this space to ensure worthiness of our tamariki.

Eric Nelson, author of 'Cultivating outdoor classrooms' states that "Children deserve the best place possible.  Psychologically, they internalize what their surroundings teach them: the environment is one of their teachers" (2012).

Recycled pallets were given a fresh coat of paint, new foam and coverings, crate chairs were sanded and 

re-stained, vertical gardens were created, creative screening installed...and a sparkly new bench top was added to provide an awesome workable space.

Service to community

A massive thank you to Dylan, our expert builder on loan from Cogan Custom Homes for coming in to help the team achieve our goals.  We couldn't have done it without you Dylan!

We really appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to support us in this way!!

"What happened to the kai area?  It's so different than before!" said Torben.

"The goodest thing about the kai area is that is has a kiwi in it now.  It is so cool, it is so lovely and kind to me because it has so many things that make me happy.  Thank you to the teachers that made it"  said Torben.

"I noticed that it has soft chairs and hard chairs.  I like the roof because it looks so cool" said Eli.

Refreshed! 

Opportunities to enjoy our new space.

Nothing better than hot soup and freshly baked bread on a cold winters day to test out our new kai area.

Step 1.

How do you make soup?

"First you need a pot" said Leo.

"To cook it" said Alessia I.

"Now you put it in, the soup goes in the cup" said Leo.

"You need hot water, you put all the vegetables in" said Nirvana.

"Hey you have to peel it first!  If you don't peel it, it will be all yucky" said Alessia.

So we start peeling and chopping the vegetables...

"I had that for Christmas day and I really liked it" said Alessia holding up the parsnip.

"You have to have a spoon" said Lil.

Step 2.

Eat the soup!

"The soup was yummy.  I loved it, it was so delicious.  Thank you for making the soup who made the soup" 

said Torben.

"It was yummy and I liked the beans and butter and the bread.  I liked the cooking that the chefs did" said Eli.

                                    

Can't please everyone!  Joe said "The soup, it tasted yuk!" LoL 

"Carrot soup, I liked it" said Ben.

"It's yummy cause it had carrot in it.  I loved the drink in it" 

said Liam.

"It was yum cause it was tasty and I ate it all.  I'd like to say thank you people for cooking it" said Neo.

The results are in...our kai area works a treat and we love it!

Kua hua te marama!

Arohanui

Tania, Rowan, Sandy and Lauren