Te haerenga ki te kura Getting to school
"I think it's great getting them out in the fresh air and being part of the community that we're in". - Parent, Wellington
In our Te Haerenga ki te Kura (Getting to School) theme you’ll find a treasure trove of classroom and whole school activities. You'll find ways to help ākonga (students) discover the mauri (life force/energy) of their neighbourhood, and get practical help for student-led projects that make a difference at the school gate.
Students get to use mapping skills in real life situations, work in groups doing a ‘walkability checklist’ and think about how they keep themselves safe.
There are resources showing how you can use these new skills to help your kura (school) set up a Walking School Bus to get more kids on the Waewae Express!
Rauemi Resources
Rārangi Hīkoi Walkability Checklist
How walkable is your school neighbourhood?
Te Waka Hīkoi Walking School Bus
Leading a Walking School Bus project at your school.
Paraia Taku Ara Map my Journey
What is the safest route to school?
Pou Hīkoi Walking Pou
This set of resources guide schools to setting up a Walking Pou and running a student-led project.