Student+Voice+at+ROPs

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Welcome to the Student Voice page at Royal Oak Primary School--

Thank you for taking the time to take a look at this page.

At ROPS we value all of our student's input and ideas and incorporate these into our teaching and learning through our inquiry work, classroom displays, break times and many more. All students have the opportunity to make a difference at ROPS. Have a look at some of the student led activities and ideas that happen all around the school. I look forward to hearing your feedback. You can email me on: lucyd@rops.school.nz toc


 * ===**__ Board of Trustees Report __**===

Please take your time to have a look at the powerpoint that was presented earlier in the year to the board.



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 * === Around the School ===

At the start of the term, many students played a huge part in welcoming Hekia Parata (the Minister of Education) to our school. She saw the wonderful environmental science that students are involved in all around our school. During her visit, she was greeted by the Culture Club and spoke to the Eco Warriors, Nature Garden Group and members of Wormy Works Ink.
 * __ Term 4 __**
 * __ Students meet and greet VIPs __**

She was very impressed with all the children that she met and all the fabulous projects around our school.








 * __ Carol Beaumont, local Labour MP visits ROPS __**

Carol Beaumont the local Labour MP visited our school to talk to students about the successful and profitable company that students in Room 23 run, Wormy Works Ink. During her visit, students explained the different departments within the business and the roles that students have within these.



The successful Break Time Clubs have continued in Term 4, with the Year 4s also having the opportunity to lead a club. Some of the clubs orgainsed are a science club, scooter skills, bench ball, art, dance and drama, some students have even started a Break Time Hula Hooping Club for the staff!
 * __ Break Time Clubs __**

These clubs are a superb opportunity for the students to grow their independence and initiative as well, as develop their confidence and leadership skills. It also provides students across the school the opportunity to join these fun clubs where they can learn new skills and spend time with older buddies.

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Here are some highlights from the Break Time Clubs that Year 5 and 6s led in Term 3

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Term 3

Students were involved in designing and creating many of the display boards in their classrooms.

Many of the students were involved in the Term 3s fundraiser, the KiwiATHON. Children from different year levels created their own videos to raise awareness for the event and teach their peers about sponsorship.

During the ATHON, every class took turns at writing their own clues for the town their class was representing and a few children from each class presented these on the loud speaker throughout the school.

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Last year Year 5 and 6 students were involved in planning and organising the Long bay trip. They will help to organise it again this year. ||
 * ===**__ Rops Connect __**===

Every fortnight (odd weeks), classes throughout the school take it in turns to write and star in the school's online news bulletin. The short video clip will showcase the fabulous work and events happening throughout the school, as seen and experienced by the children. It is available to view fortnightly on the Oaks and Acorns wiki. They are worth checking out!

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 * ===__ Student led learning __===

Throughout the school, the students are taking more and more ownership of their learning through their wikis and reflective journals. As well as leading their inquiries within the classroom.

__ Wormy Works Ink __

Following on from the success of Wormy Works Ink last year, Room 23 have relaunched the company in Term 3 this year. It involves setting up their own business that sells worm fertiliser produced by the school garden.

This opportunity allows the students to learn in real contexts and develop many organistional and improve their communication skills.

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 * ===__ Break time clubs __===

Break times are an important time for our students to socialise and build upon and gain many skills. The break time clubs allow Year 5 and 6 students to lead their own activities during the break. These clubs allow the older students to develop their leadership, organisational skills as well as compassion, nurture and many more. They are also a great way for them to showcase the endless skill and talent that we have at the school. FOr the younger students, they learn so much from their older peers and have so much fun too! Such clubs have included Hip Hop, Cultural dance, aerobics, scooter skills, computer skills, art clubs and lots more!

As well as running the clubs, the students plan the activities, organise for adult supervision and promote their activity to attract members.

Have a look at some of the promotional videos that students have created by themselves!

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