Programme Summary - Term 2 2025
Brainery
Ages 5 - 13 / 8:45am - 12:15pm
Maths and literacy to grow your child’s confidence and ability.
With a focus on quality personal interactions, social skills and emotional growth, we think outside the box to develop inspired learners covering spelling, handwriting, structured literacy and maths.
Maths focus for Term 2 is Algebra (varied for each individual depending on level)
Tuesdays am (seniors)
Wednesdays am (middlers)
Thursdays am (juniors)
CSI: Academy – Crack the Case!
Seniors / Tuesday 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Forensics & Crime Scene Investigation 🔍
Back by demand but this time as a full termly course rather than a one day holiday programme! Step into the shoes of a detective! Students will explore forensic science through hands-on activities like fingerprint analysis, DNA extraction, and crime scene investigations. They will learn about forgery detection and cybercrime - all extremely relevant in today’s society! They will write up case files and maybe even create a podcast episode!
✔️Critical Thinking
✔️Digital Literacy
✔️Scientific inquiry
✔️Problem Solving Skills
✔️Communication and Collaboration
The course culminates in an exciting escape room challenge where they’ll put their new skills to the test! A perfect blend of logic, science, and problem-solving!
STEAM - Time Travellers: Past, Present & Beyond!
Middlers / Wednesday 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Worlds of Wonder: Past, Present, and Future 🌍
Uncover the secrets of history while engineering the future! From ancient engineering marvels to futuristic robotics, this STEAM-based course takes students on a journey through time. We will explore concepts such as:
✔️ Explore sound waves and build simple phonographs
✔️ Create working microscopes to study microorganisms
✔️ Construct model bridges to test strength and stability
✔️ Program basic robots to understand automation
✔️ Design and launch rockets to explore space science
Each project is rooted in real-world applications, encouraging students to think critically, experiment, and innovate. We also integrate Māori knowledge and historical perspectives, ensuring a culturally rich learning experience.
Tales Around the Fire: Myths, Fables & Folklore
Juniors / Thursday 12:45pm - 2:45pm
Folktales & Fables from Around the Globe 📖
Journey across continents and centuries through timeless folktales, myths, and fables! Discover the magic of storytelling. This literacy and social sciences-based programme explores the storytelling traditions of diverse cultures, comparing their themes, morals, and character archetypes. Students will:
✔️ Analyse cultural influences in storytelling
✔️ Compare variations of classic tales from different countries
✔️ Examine the morals and lessons behind fables
✔️ Reimagine traditional stories through modern adaptations
✔️ Create shadow puppets, mythical maps, and story quilts to bring tales to life
This course builds critical thinking, comparative analysis, and creative expression, fostering an appreciation for the universal nature of storytelling. By the end of the term, students will showcase their learning through a Folklore Festival—a creative storytelling showcase featuring performances, digital stories, and written adaptations of their favourite tales!
Trades & Industries: Learn while you Earn!
Year 7-10 / Fridays 8:45am - 2:45pm (Full day)
Introducing our NEW COURSE - Discover your path!🛠️🔧🏗️
Showcasing how skilled professionals shape our modern society. Through exciting excursions students will explore a variety of fields and cutting-edge technologies. Students will learn about product development, CAD design, reverse engineering, and the fast-evolving world of additive manufacturing. These real-world experiences demonstrate the tools, techniques, and skills that power today’s industries. This programme is not only perfect for students considering careers in trades but also for those planning to pursue university and wanting to align their passion areas with the right academic pathways. It provides valuable insights into the requirements and skills that will serve them best in fields like engineering, design, or emerging technologies, helping them make informed decisions about their future. By interacting with experts and exploring real workplaces, students will gain valuable knowledge about industries while discovering how creativity, problem-solving, and innovation drive progress. 🌟