Harry Writes about Nature School - Nature Kids Weekdays!
Meet Harry!
Harry is one of our Nature Kids, he comes to Nature School one-day-a-week in Mount Maunganui. He recently wrote a letter which made my heart burst, so I asked if I could share it with you all.
Hi KCC,
My name is Harry. I am 7 years old and I go to Nature Kids on a Thursday, which is a programme during school time. Kathy is the teacher and she is amazing. We meet at Mount Drury in a tent which is our base for the day. Only 5 people are allowed to do it. My school principal said I could do it as I needed his permission to do "alternative learning" one day a week!
We explore nature. We get to explore at morning tea time too... nature, trees and other things. I love it! And my favourite bit is...everything! So far this term we have been bird nerds, learnt about bees, explored the signs of spring and studied trees. Kathy does a school holiday programme too. My teacher at school and even some of my friends are all jealous!
From Harry.
Thank you, Harry! I think you are amazing and I love having you at Nature Kids - Weekday Nature School.
So, let me tell you a little about Nature Kids Weekday Sessions.
Nature Kids is a one-day-a-week, in-term nature school for kids aged 6 to 12 years (from 5 years in Waihi Beach). At our three locations across the Bay of Plenty we offer nature-based education and learning experiences, facilitated by Kathy Broadhead, a qualified and experienced teacher and environmental educator.
In this supportive and engaging setting your child will thrive through nature play and intentional learning experiences. They will build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of wonder. They’ll make friends and have fun whilst being guided by experienced and qualified educator(s).
Perfect for homeschoolers, or as a one-day-a-week alternative from mainstream school. Under the Education Act 1989, school principals may authorise any student to attend alternative education outside the school premises. This is often referred to as a one-day school, and we currently have a number of awesome kids from mainstream school spending one day a week with us.
Each day we explore nature across a broad theme, and blend intentional experiences, child-led learning and nature play. Each session builds on the next, so we like kids to join nature school one day a week for the whole 8 week term (at your choice of location - Mount Maunganui, Tauranga or Waihi Beach).
At Nature Kids, our kaupapa is to be curious, caring and collaborative. We investigate, discuss, create, draw and explore nature, outside all day.
Click hereIf you’d like to see more photos and read testimonials about our Nature School and School Holiday Programmes.
Click here if you have any questions about Nature School and would like to contact Kathy
