Monday, 24 April 2023

RSE TOD & Curriculum Refresh

Jimmy - Dr Wayne Ngata - The NZ Curriculum refresh

Amanda - Navigating the Journey - Relationships and Sexuality Education - Health and P.E. Resources are all in a shared folder on google drive. This is a family planning resource that has been reviewed with staff and through consultation with the community and recrafted to suit the aakonga at TAI.

Yeast and fermentation Science unit - Anna

Strategic Plan - Pip





Thursday, 26 January 2023

Outside Schools Y8 Project - Screen Printing Cushion Covers

Cushion covers are the new project for Outside Schools. 2022 lessons highlighted that 7-8 lessons to make a Hoodie were not viable - I was stressed and grumpy and absolutely hating Thursdays. Thankfully there were already silk screens in the Art room that we could borrow. I chose cream/unbleached calico for the cushion covers and purchased the following equipment to make paper stencils - craft knives; cutting mats; masking tape. 

Craft knives and cutting mats have been labelled with numbers - past experiences have taught me to ensure that all of these resources remain in class at the end of each lesson.

I needed to practice/revisit making a paper stencil and chose a picture of a Piwakawaka - which proved to be quite time consuming. Attaching the stencil to the screen was tricky as I have found that the silk attached to the screens is loose andthis leads to the paint bleeding regardless of how much masking tape I used. I've enjoyed showing the studnents how the print didn't work out for me and having a laugh about it. This is a great way to discuss the techniques and ways to improve each time.