WAIHOU
SENIOR SCHOOL LEARNING HUB
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LEARNING COACHES
LEARNING COACHES
Bex Remington and Katie DesForges
Bex and Katie are both highly skilled educators who provide high expectations that all our learners can achieve. Through their programme they are able to cater to the needs of all our students from those who need an extra push with their literacy to extending those who are leaping ahead.
katie@waikino.school.nz
@School App
@School App
We encourage our whānau to learn more about what their tamariki are doing within Waihou by following their progress through the @School app.
Learning Coaches can provide more information on how to access @School.
Whānau can access the app either by the website or download the app to their smart phone.
STUDENT DEVICES
STUDENT DEVICES
Ākonga need to have their device with them daily. These must be fully charged and contained in their own case for protection.
DEVICE SPECIFICATION
We prefer students to have a Chromebook, however, if you are providing other devices- such as a laptop or tablet- then the device needs to have the following specifications to be useable with our suite of tools that students access
Wifi capability.
Minimum 6 hours of battery life.
Minimum screen size of 11 inches.
Ability to capture photos or videos.
Headset for privacy when engaging in work.
Google Chrome.
CHROMEBOOK
We have found that most Acer and ASUS chromebooks tend to be good value for money and a reasonably sturdy design that handles the rigours of school life. However, Lenovo and Samsung chromebooks are also generally good. Regardless of which brand of chromebook you purchase, we recommend investing in a "clamshell" style case. These are great because the device remains protected by the case, even when the student is using it.
TE NGĀHERE BAG
TE NGĀHERE BAG
All ākonga will spend time
in the ngāhere each day.
Learning Coaches encourage our whānau to ensure their tamariki have their bush bag at Waikino School every day with wet weather gear and changes of clothes.
HEALTHY KAI
HEALTHY KAI
Ākonga are encouraged to manage when they need to eat and drink throughout the day.
LUNCHBOXES
Learning Coaches encourage our whānau to help us work towards fuelling growing bodies and brains with healthy kai in their lunchboxes.
WATER
Across all learning hubs, the only drink allowed at Waikino School is water.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Waikino School provides opportunities for our ākonga to learn about making healthy eating choices, we encourage our whānau to be part of these experiences.
If whānau are interested please talk to the Learning Coaches.
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