"Together everyone achieves more"

 Kia Ora Whanau's. Room 16 has had the great privilege of being part of the Kiwi Can Programme. If you do not know what the Kiwi Can programme entails, let me give up a quick description.


Kiwi Can teaches children values such as Respect and Integrity and delivers fun filled learning to schools. It teachers essential life skills that will prepare them for years to come. It involves a range of awesome physical, mental and creative challenges-plus high energy, fun, safe and interactive lessons that reinforce the schools goals and curriculum.

These past weeks the children have learnt a great deal from Kiwi Can. They are always excited when they know they have Kiwi Can. These past weeks the children have learnt skills such as: Positive communication and how we can show this and what does it sound like. Also, what our body language tells us. For example: How can our body language tell the teacher we are show active listening skills-Looking at the speaker, making eye contact and facing body towards the speaker and sitting up straight. 

They also learnt how to show co-operation in terms of Team work. How can we work together in a group positively, and show good leadership skills. 

It also been great seeing the Rangatahi of Room 16 implement these skills they have learnt at Kiwi Can in the classroom as well as around the School. Well done Room 16! Keep up the great work!