The Students will be involved in this Programme in one of two ways.

Either in a Schoolwide Programme such as Cheerleading, Starburst or Coding Extension or in a Syndicate Based Programme.

Students involved in the Schoolwide Programme will be pre-selected prior to each cycle of 2E’s. These activities are run by a combination of Classroom Teachers and Specialist Teachers. The Syndicate Based Programme is taught by those Classroom Teachers not already involved in Schoolwide Commitments.

In Term 2 and 3, all Students will be involved from 1:40 pm - 2:50 pm every Friday, except during Awards Assemblies and End of Term Assemblies. This means most Programmes will run for a period of 8-9 weeks depending on the Term.

This Programme provides an opportunity for all Students throughout the School to participate in an area of Extension or Enrichment that they may not have experienced before. Our hope is that these experiences may give our young people some insight into where their passions may lie. 

RI has a sister-school relationship with Befu Elementary School in Fukuoka in Japan.  Each year 30 students are chosen for an exchange to this school. 

The objectives for these exchanges are:

• To provide an opportunity for our students to develop understanding, knowledge and an appreciation of other cultures. 

• To provide opportunities for comparing lifestyles. 

• To foster ongoing friendships. 

• To develop skills of interdependency and social integration.

Japan Exchange 

This Japan exchange is approximately 10 days long and occurs around early September. Students are accompanied by RI staff.

Every second year, RI hosts a reciprocal visit from students and teachers from Befu Elementary School. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of our School to experience some Japanese culture and to share our culture.  Befu students are billeted with RI families.

For 2024, Year 7 and Year 8 students interested in visiting Japan are invited to submit an application by Monday 25 March 2024. Please click the following links for more information and online application form:

• Japan Exchange Visit 2024 Information
• Online Application Form

Attending camp is a memorable experience for all students and provides them with an opportunity to form strong bonds with their peers and challenge themselves with a wide range of activities.

Year 7 Camp

Late in Term 1 each year, all Year 7 students attend Camp Adair in Hunua.  Students undertake a range of activities under the guidance of trained YMCA instructors.  Parents are invited to attend either as a day visit or for the duration of the camp.

Half of the Year 7 classes attend Mon to Wed of camp week while the remaining classes attend Wed to Fri.  Please see School Calendar for current year dates.

Map for Hunua location Click Here

Camp Equipment List Click Here

Risk Acknowledgement Documents - Archery, Burma Trail,  Bush Craft, Cargo Climb, Climbing Wall, Confidence Course, Crate Challenge,  Flying Kiwi,  Initiatives,  Kayaking,  Low Ropes, Mudslide,  Multivine,  Orienteering,  Posties Walk,  Rambo Bridge, Super Fox,  Trapeze

Year 8 Camp

In Term 1 each year, all Year 8 students attend camp either at Port Waikato or Hunua Falls Camp.

Each camp runs for three days and parent support is required to assist with smooth running of the camps.

Map for Port Waikato Camp Click Here

Map for Hunua Camp Click Here

The William Pike Challenge (WPC) is an outdoor education programme, similar to the Duke of Edinburgh Award but aimed at intermediate school students.  The WPCwas developed by William Pike, an outdoor enthusiast and teacher who was caught in a volcanic eruption on Mt Ruapehu in 2007, resulting in him losing his right leg.  William was motivated by his accident to create the WPC to provide young New Zealanders with a pathway to new outdoor experiences. 

WPC Values

The core values instilled and nurtured in students through the WPC are Courage, Teamwork, Resilience, Compassion, Pride and Enthusiasm.  These values are important for any person to develop and match closely with our own School values. 

What does the WPC Programme Involve?

• Complete six outdoor activities.  Activities are held in the local area, organised by the school and run jointly by teachers and outdoor activity provider.

• Develop a new sport, skill or hobby. This is chosen and undertaken completely independently by the pupils, monitored by the project leader.

• Undertake 20+ hours of community service. This is organised and undertaken completely independently by students with support from the project leader.

Students also meet weekly to check in with the project leader and get information and training on the activities to come.

Who Can Apply?

Late each year, Year 7 students can attend a WPC Launch Evening after which they are invited to apply to complete the WPC during Year 8.  Approximately 30 students are able to participate each year.

Sponsors

We currently do not any financial sponsors to help make the WPC programme more financially viable. If you are a business owner and would be interested in financially supporting this programme, please contact the school office.

William Pike Leader

Sophie Sills sophies@remint.school.nz

Related Documents

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