SHAKIRA`S SANCTUARY SABBATICAL
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SHAKIRA`S SANCTUARY SABBATICAL
April 2016, issue 22 Welcome to Term two…. Kia Ora, What a super busy first term! It was great to have all the students out at the lake in the great weather, with a good mix this term of NCEA level and primary schools. Heading into term two we have quite a few bookings already—a number of ECE groups. We are all set to launch our Rotokare Youth Ambassadorship in the coming terms, this is a brand new & exciting focus for our Education Team (see the article below for details) Looking for something different to engage your students?....check out our article on the ‘Survival’ game—a great way to combine learning with fun! (06) 764 8500 educator@rotokare.org.nz www.rotokare.org.nz SHAKIRA’S SANCTUARY SABBATICAL Rotokare is pretty excited to welcome another Teaching Fellow to the Reserve for the first two terms of this year. Shakira Derbyshire (left) is a primary teacher from Auroa school, and has been busy spending her time at the lake carrying out everyday tasks such as trap checking, fence checks, tracking tunnels, and assisting with the Education programme. She has also been focusing on Peripatus monitoring in the reserve—trying to assess their distribution, habitat preferences and even how many species we have in the reserve. So far we think we have 2 different species, where previously only one has been recorded. You can check out her blog at; missnicholasauroa.blogspot.co.nz We welcome Melissa back from maternity leave in June, it will be great to have two educators on site. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to make an enquiry or booking and have a great term 2! Nga mihi nui, Jen Puckey, Environmental Education Team Are you passionate about our environment and want to help make a difference? Meet new friends and extend your knowledge? New this year we are starting a youth Ambassadorship at the Rotokare Scenic Reserve. The aim of this programme is that you will become a Rotokare Guide on-site, but also become a voice in the wider community for Rotokare. This is open to students in year 6/7. You will need to be a good communicator, with a passion for the outdoors and New Zealand’s natural heritage, have a good knowledge of New Zealand’s flora and fauna with a thirst to expand on this. You will also need to be available to attend events at least twice a term. Spaces are limited, please email expressions of interest to educator@rotokare.org.nz www.facebook.com/rotokare NEW MASKS PROVE POPULAR We have created some new masks for younger learners to illustrate the pests removed from the reserve in a more hands on way— these are popular with kids & the staff! Looking for something different ? This takes learning in a whole new exciting direction! Come and play the action packed ‘Survival’ game—a simulation where you need to use your knowledge of the mechanisms of the forest ecosystem to survive!. Predator or prey, run or hide—you decide! Make a day of your visit to us—utilise one of our programmes in the morning, and play the simulation in the afternoon. Aimed at players year 4 and older, with a maximum of 34 players. Please contact us for an information brochure and to book. This programme is specially designed for local year 8 students—who will visit Rotokare a minimum of once a term to volunteer. They undertake a variety of sanctuary tasks alongside Rotokare staff & volunteers, and on completion are presented with a certificate and reference detailing the skills they have acquired. Spaces are limited so please contact us for further information or to book a place Measuring a kiwi beak: part of kiwi population monitoring for the Kohanga Kiwi Project (a partnership project with Taranaki Kiwi Trust) NEWSFLASH! YEAR 8 ‘WORK EXPERIENCE’ PROGRAMME The Rotokare Education Programme is made possible by the generous support of these funders. We would also like to thank the education volunteers for their invaluable hands-on contribution, each term. Subsidised Transport From NP to Rotokare Rotokare and Jamo Hire have negotiated a great deal for New Plymouth schools. 16 seater vans are available at a discounted rate for schools to utilised on a visit to Rotokare of $100 + gas for the day. Contact Jamo Hire for bookings on 06 765 4045 all Rotokare Education News, April 2016, Issue 22
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