Arranging a holiday like this needed careful planning. Experts were required to help the students with planning their journey.
Room 4 students, our buddy class, took on the role of travel agents. Their job was to convince the travelers from Room 15 to choose their airlines, tourist destinations, places of interest, cafes and cinemas.
I liked hearing about the different places I can visit there.
The students brainstormed what they knew about Spain. There were many ideas raised about Spain and where it is in the world. Some students thought it would take many hours to fly there. The students decided they needed to know more about Spain.
The travel agents told us lots of things about Spain. I liked being with my buddy (travel agent) to learn about Spain.
When the travel agents visited Room 15, they shared the brochures. Each travel agent read their brochure to their traveler, and they pointed out some of the fun things they could do in Spain. Room 15 students needed to listen carefully and decide what they might like to see and do.
After the travel agents returned to their businesses (classroom), Room 15 students discussed what they had seen and heard. Students remembered some tourist hot spots, and they tried describing what they looked like. A list was made of their favourite places to visit. Students learnt they could acquire information from listening to an expert and looking at pictures.
The brochures were so colourful. There were lots of pictures
The next step to going on their holiday to Spain was to organise their passports and pack their bags. Students would need to research what a passport is and what information is in it. They would also need to investigate the climate so they could pack appropriate clothing to take.
I believe Wairakei Primary School is a special place. It provides a safe environment for our children to discover, create and develop their love of learning.
I grew up in Taupō and have lived here most of my life. I am married with two grown sons and two delightful grandchildren. My husband and I enjoy travelling, spending time with our family and friends, tramping and camping. I love arts and crafts, in particular painting and sketching. Before becoming a teacher, I was a tailor and had my own clothing design business. I still enjoy designing and making clothing, especially wedding dresses.
I have been a teacher since 2005. I joined Wairakei Primary School in 2018. I love teaching and I especially love teaching at Wairakei Primary School. I became a teacher after 7 years as a scout leader for 1st Taupō Scouts. This was where I realised my desire to inspire and educate children was more important to me than just one hour, once a week.
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