EOTC - Education outside the classroom
In EOTC, the progression of learning tasks, activities and events must be carefully designed to gradually increase complexity and challenge in relation to the students’ readiness and capabilities. Tasks, activities and events must also be carefully sequenced to build the confidence and skills necessary in an appropriate progression that scaffolds safe learning.
School Camp
Students attend a two-night camp at Tui Ridge Camp in Rotorua. With excellent facilities and exciting activities, camp builds confidence, teamwork, and resilience.
At Peachgrove Intermediate, we encourage all students to attend. Many former students say it was a highlight of their time at school.
Sports Camp
Sports Camp is an opportunity for students to learn, practise skills and gain attitudes and values in an environment outside the classroom.
Whole School Marae Visit
Every year, the whole school are hosted by students and kaiako from our bilingual unit.
The purpose of this experience is to teach and foster the kaupapa of Te Ao Maori for all students and staff, and to help them appreciate Maori and Tainui kawa (customs).
In class, all teams learn and practise the kawa of whakatau and the process of being a guest when welcomed onto a marae, prior to their visit.
Students learn to karanga, koorero, waiata and haka as part of their cultural experience.