Inquiry+Journey

Te Poi is at the beginning of their Inquiry Learning Model Journey.
We have started by:
 * Taking a look around at other schools to see their models.
 * Decided to trial different models each term for a year.
 * Chosen a model to work with for Term 3 and adapted it to suit our students.


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Thinking Tools in the Classrooms:
We have been using our Oral Language time to experiment with a variety of thinking tools. During the 'Let's Explore' phase of our topic we utilise our knowledge of these tools.


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**The Sense of the Learner**
We are now developing the Te Poi Learner, what it looks like, what is important for our students and what they need to be successful in the next stages of their education. We are developing our Learner based on the 3 characters in our school logo. We have 3 key areas: The Thinker The Learner The Citizen. Each of these key areas have designated key competencies, values and principles as outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum. Our overarching theme is based on the key competency 'Participating & Contributing' & the principle 'Being Future Focused.'
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