Figure 1.-- Here we see New Zealand Prime Minister John Key chating with the children at Halfmoon Bay School on Stewart Island (April 15, 2016). It is a primary school. Stewart does not have alarge enough population for a secondary school. Stewart Island or Rakiura Island is New Zealand's third-largest island. The school has about 30 students and offers an 8 year program, described in New Zealand as full primary. The 8 year program is needed because there is no seondary school on the island. It is a small, rural primary school located in Oban. About a third of the children are Māori.

Here we see New Zealand Prime Minister John Key chating with the children at Halfmoon Bay School on Stewart Island (April 15, 2016). It is a primary school. Stewart does not have alarge enough population for a secondary school. Stewart Island or Rakiura Island is New Zealand's third-largest island, althouh only a fraction of the size of North and South Island. It is located 19 miles south of South Island. The island is generally hilly (rising to 980 metres [3,220 ft] at Mount Anglem) and densely forested. There are flightless birds, including penguins, thrive because there are few natutal predators. The economy is based on fishing and summer tourism. Only about 500 people love on the island. Therea are ferries connecting the islamd to South Island. The school has about 30 students and offers an 8 year program, described in New Zealand as full primary. The 8 year program is needed because there is no seondary school on the island. It is a small, rural primary school located in Oban. About a third of the children are Māori. The school sescribes itself, " ... our school experience a curriculum based around our unique natural environment and wider community which makes their learning engaging and relevant. A recent article in the NZ Education Gazette stated that ‘...with a pristine natural environment, Rakiura/Stewart Island’s tamariki are hardy and self-reliant. The environment is not only their playground but also their classroom.’ Our students benefit from a rich localised curriculum that provides authentic learning contexts beyond the classroom. Students play an active role in leading their own learning with multiple opportunities for student leadership and participation in a range of activities that develop confidence and resilience."

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