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SPECIAL FACILITIES AND RESOURCES AT OUR SCHOOL....

Through effective use of our funding and fund-raising, we are able to provide our pupils with the best in classroom aids and facilities

A FIRST CLASS LIBRARY    

With computerised library systems, an excellent range of books and audio/video resources
Computer Lab and Lexile reading Programme
Video viewing kiva

ICT FACILITIES

Computers available in all classes on wireless network and a wide variety of educational software, including email and internet access. New computers in all classrooms.

AN EXCELLENT HALL

With equipment for the Phys Ed programmes
Stage facilities suitable for a range of activities
Modern sound system

SPORTS FACILITIES

Physical education and sports programmes
Lunchtime P.E. gear shed recreation
Fitness and Adventure Playground area
Interchange with Tahuna Intermediate, Dunedin
Christchurch intermediate School Sports Tournament
Specialist rooms for foods, fabrics, metal and wood workshop programmes
Fully equipped to facilitate teaching of the skills required in the practical component of Technology programmes

MAORI LANGUAGE

Experienced teacher and speaker of Te Reo Maori
Kapa Haka Group, supported by the Hokonui Runanga

ART ROOM

Students explore a wide range of media through a programme delivered by a skilled, enthusiastic teacher during our semi specialised timetable

AUDIO-VISUAL

Stereo CD players available to all classes
Digital video camera and editing facilities
Portable TV/video
Data projector for large audience viewing
Audio Visual facilities available to all classes
Interactive Whiteboards

MUSIC ROOM

Modern musical instruments including drum kit, electric guitar and amplifier
Keyboards and guitars for group teaching or individual use

A CANTEEN

Serves a variety of healthy lunch and snack foods
Heart Beat Awards received for each of the last six years

LANGUAGE LAB

Oui and Hai, an intro to the French and Japanese languages