• Lots of fantastic sporting opportunities, both here at school and in Taupō.
• Students enjoyed two weeks of SwimWell lessons with the team from Turtle Pools.  
• Classes have enjoyed learning about skeletons with our House of Science Kits.  
• Teachers have been integrating new Maths routines into their programme, encouraging students to think about the 'how' and 'why' when solving Mathematical problems.  
• A few parents came along to meet our team at the Kai and Kōrero | Meet the Teacher evening.  
• Our senior students attended the GRIP Leadership conference. 
• Karearea students have designed and started to create some stunning identity masks.
• Karearea students have been learning to weave and dye flax putiputi, and they are looking stunning.
• All classes have been doing some great artwork and learning around our new Vision and Values.

• Working towards strengthening the identity, culture, language and sense of belonging of Māori.  
• Creating and sharing a local curriculum that reflects the aspirations of our school community, Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Te Mātaiaho (New Zealand Curriculum).  

I attended the TSKF ISKF Australian Championship in Runaway Bay, Gold Coast.  I was very excited as this was my first time participating internationally and also the first time I've visited Australia.  There were 13 in our group from NZ with 11 training and 4 of us competing.  I learnt a lot from out training sessions and it was cool to watch and listen to all the Sensei.  I got to make lots of new friends and hope to see them next year.  I wasn't really nervous on competition day, as Emma and Grace were helping me get ready for kata and kumite.  I got silver for individual kata.  On Friday it was Emma and Grace's turn to compete.  I enjoyed watching the black belts.   
By Emily Bell

Kia Ora!
My name is Emma Bridges and I am so excited to be joining the Kuratau School community! I moved to New Zealand from Worcestershire, UK (like the sauce) in 2019, before setting up camp on a little block in Tūrangi last year. I've been teaching for 9 years now, in both the UK and in NZ. When I'm not teaching, I love to go on long walks with my puppy, Izzy, and partner, Hadlee. I also enjoy everything arty and, most recently, have started attempting DIY projects. 
I'm very much looking forward to meeting everyone joining the Kuratau Team! 
Ngā mihi 

1. Personal Health and Physical Development - in which students develop the knowledge, understandings, skills, and attitudes that they need in order to maintain and enhance their personal well-being and physical development. 
2. Movement Concepts and Motor Skills - in which students develop motor skills, knowledge and understandings about movement, and positive attitudes towards physical education. 
3. Relationships with Other People - in which students develop understandings, skills and attitudes that enhance their interactions and relationships with others.
4. Healthy Communities and Environments - in which students contribute to healthy communities and environments by taking responsible and critical action.

• Mental health
• Sexuality education
• Food and nutrition
• Body care and physical safety
• Physical activity
• Sport studies
• Outdoor education

Kuratau School’s Health Statement:

Curriculum Statement:  In Health and Physical Education the focus is on students recognising the importance of their well-being, their whānau, and the wider community, through the contexts of learning about health and physical movement.

Essence Statement:  Health and Physical Education helps students develop a lifelong commitment towards maintaining a healthy and positive attitude towards their physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

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