Location, Location, Location

I teach at a fantastic school - brilliant staff, wonderful children and parents who are involved and supportive. I love being there, but should I step out the gate I'm in the heart of the Hutt. And step out I do, with my class, to take advantage of the location. Last week we had two great experiences.

At the Dowse, now sporting the new town square in front, we were taken through the 'Can You See What I See?' exhibit by the education staff. Then, using this book as the motivation ...

... the children completed amazing self-portraits in the style of Picasso. The education programmes offered at The Dowse are brilliant, and without the prohibitive cost of buses as a factor, our children are able to access lots of the exhibits very regularly. Early next term it's a Lynley Dodd one, so we shall start immersing ourselves in Hairy McClary and his chums in readiness.

We don't have a school hall, which in many ways is an advantage because we often make use of the local area to stage school events. It was a short walk to the Little Theatre to participate in a Rhythm Interactive drumming performance. It was learning at its best, totally hands-on and the kids just loved it. This group work with children and adults, and if you ever get a chance to experience one of their shows then take it. The Little Theatre is a much nicer venue than any school hall I've ever been in, with every child comfortably seated with an unobstructed view. The picture below is not taken there, but shows how the Rhythm Interactive set up the venue, already playing as the audience enter, take up the drums and join in.

Next week it's off to the Central Library. Location, location, location.