Selwyn House School

We create meaningful milestones to make sure each girl's Year 7 experience stands out as the year when she realises her true strength and potential ✨

One of our much-loved Selwyn House School Year 7 milestones is Ngā Huarahi Pūtaiao. Led by our Science & Mechatronics Specialist Simon Christie, each student embarks on a term-long, independent inquiry into either a Science Pathway (Te Ara Pūtaiao) or a Technology Pathway (Te Ara Hangarau) 🔎

This approach helps students grow as thinkers, planners, and communicators.

Building on the curiosity and collaboration developed during Year 6, Selwyn House Schoolguides students toward the independence and personal ownership that prepares them for success in high school and beyond 💫


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🔗 https://selwynhouse.school.nz/education/years-7-8/

Our Selwyn House School family-owned favourite in the city, Lunana’s by LeBakermen, is hosting this Friday's “Coffee & Conversation” with Principal Julie Calder. It’s a great place to ask about our “Year 8 Advantage,” what it takes to be high school ready and how an IB World education has taken our girls all over the planet 🌍
Coffee is on us ☕️
RSVP here 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1523610132603336

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Whether you're Year 1 or Year 8, our fun and festive House Events are highly anticipated by the girls at Selwyn House School. Our Year 7 & 8 students strengthen their leadership skills, and all ages enjoy cheering and competing, and supporting each other.
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Taking action is at the heart of our IB World School 🌏

Our current Unit of Inquiry for Years 1 & 2, "Toys and Games Through Time," has inspired our tamariki to consider how toys were made in the past compared to how they are made today.

During our investigations, the girls noticed a contrast between the natural materials of the past and the massive amount of plastic used in modern toys. They were shocked to learn about the environmental impact of this plastic and the amount of landfill it creates.

The girls made a connection to a past inquiry, remembering how they met Corrine from Christchurch City Mission during the Harvest Festival and donated food to families in need. Thinking about this, they asked themselves:
🤔 How can we help the planet and our community at the same time?

🚂 The Year 2 Toy Drive
We have decided to launch a Toy Drive with a twist - we are only collecting old, pre-loved toys, not new ones! By donating quality used toys, we are ensuring they get a second life rather than heading to the dump.

All donations will be proudly gifted to the Christchurch City Mission.

The girls are excited to lead this initiative and put their learning into action. Thank you to our Selwyn House School families for supporting our young change-makers and helping us give these toys a wonderful new life!

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Last week, we loved seeing so many special families and friends, nans and pops, koro and kuia, visiting for Year 1 & 2 Insight Hour.

In line with our Unit of Inquiry, we asked guests to bring a childhood game or toy.

Gracie's nan, Sharon, chose an extra special visitor and incredibly touching story to share on Tuesday morning.

To the delight of everyone present, Sharon recalled finding a surprise on her birthday at the foot of her bed, 68 years ago. Inside the box was a treasured doll, which Gracie treats with love and care. We all enjoyed Sharon's story, and especially the bond that she and Gracie share.

Next Friday 26 June is Grandparents & Special Friends Afternoon here at Selwyn House School, for Years 1 to 6.

This is one of our cherished Selwyn House School traditions, and we look forward to seeing your family and special friends there 🔗 The link to RSVP is in Hero and Newsbrief.

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Let us treat you to a coffee, and tell you more about Years 1 to 8 at Selwyn House School, from Science and Mechatronics to Spanish, Arts and Music 🎼 🎨 🔎

This is the perfect chance to ask questions, learn more about why the primary years are critical, and how a strong foundation will set your daughter up for success in high school and beyond 💫
RSVP here ☕️
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1523610132603336

From our Senior Sports trip to Wellington, to a visit from the team at Untouched World. From a Christchurch Symphony Orchestra workshop with Medbury School, to a memorable visit from the parents and grandparents of our Year 1 & 2 students, sharing toys and games from their own childhoods. It's been a beautiful Week 7.

Photo credit 📷
Vicky Peacock, Specialist Art Teacher, Selwyn House School

For the second year, our Selwyn House School Winter Senior Sports Teams are in the capital competing against Scots College, Queen Margaret College, and Samuel Marsden College 🏐🏑⚽️

Beyond the scoreboards, a tour like this is a powerful extension of our classroom, offering a unique arena for our students to practice and embody our school values:

Inspirational 💫
This Year 7 & 8 tour creates a milestone for all of our students to look forward to and strive toward in their senior years. It also provides our athletes with the drive to elevate their own game and personal goals.

Resilient💥
Playing away from home, adapting to unfamiliar surroundings, and backing up for multiple games requires mental and physical toughness. Navigating these challenges builds resilience.

Courageous 🪐
It takes true courage to step out of comfort zones, whether that means facing new opposition on the field or getting to know a generous host family.

Curious 🌈
Staying with host families and interacting with different school communities encourages our students to be curious about the world around them, open to new perspectives, and eager to learn from different experiences.

For this incredible opportunity, we acknowledge the vision and superb organisation of Selwyn House School Head of Sport and PE Matt Henry, along with the sports coordinators across the three host colleges.

Yesterday our Selwyn House School teams played Samuel Marsden Collegiate School this morning, followed by an amazing lunch in their cafeteria. In the afternoon, we played Queen Margaret College before heading to Scots College to meet our host families. The netball whānau pizza party has been one of many highlights!

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This is one of our cherished Selwyn House School traditions, designed to strengthen the connection between our students’ school lives and their whānau.

Please refer to yesterday’s parent and caregiver Newsbrief for your link to RSVP to this Year 1 to 6 event on 26 June 🔗

Our Grandparents and Special Friends event for Years 7 and 8 is scheduled for Friday 27 November 📅

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