Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House at Heritage Park Students see, smell, hear, touch and EXPERIENCE the richness of taitokerau/Northland, from the past to the present.

Education


Welcome to the NEW Education programmes for this school year


At Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House at Heritage Park we want you and your students to enjoy museums just as much as we do! Our aim is to create an exciting and inspiring learning environment for your students. We offer you the chance to enjoy, appreciate and understand the rich heritage of taitokerau/Northland by accessing our collections and visiting our wonderful venues.

We offer LEOTC (Learning Experiences outside the Classroom) Services including
Role-playing activities in the Heritage Park
Explore, discover and learn Museum-based interactive sessions
• Investigative and creative Maths, Science & Technology workshops.

We can provide
• Safe places to explore which will energise your students in stimulating environments
• Memorable hands-on experiences and unique learning opportunities within authentic contexts
• The chance to unleash creative thinking with our practical sessions, promoting the transfer of skills and understanding across learning areas
• Specific experiences that complement schools-based teaching activities
• Interactive feedback and support for effective learning
• Pre and post-visit information

All this is tailored to meet the changing needs of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marauntanga o Aotearoa. We work closely with teachers to meet individual needs and reinforce classroom learning.

Teachers and supporting adults on school trips visit us for FREE.

Teachers are also invited to make a FREE preliminary site visit.
(Please contact us beforehand to make an appointment so we can prepare for your visit.)

If you would like to find out more or make a booking please
Call (09) 438 9630 ext. 2
Fax (09) 430 8462


LEOTC - Learning experiences outside the classroom

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