Toys for Teachers Workshop

Interested in the mechanics of movement and energy? Looking for inspiration for fun, hands-on classroom activities? Our Toys for Teachers Workshop is for you!

Taranaki educators are warmly invited to join us on Wednesday 5 September at 4.00pm for a fun, hands-on workshop that explores the science and technology of toys. Led by the Puke Ariki educators, you'll learn how to make some simple toys from everyday resources, and discuss how to use these skills in the classroom.

This workshop is part of our popular Term 3 programme Toy Creation, and is the first in a regular series of teacher workshops.

Limited places - please phone 06 759 6060 or email us to register.

Toys for Teachers
Wednesday 19 September, 4.00pm-5.00pm
Noel and Melva Yarrow Education Room, Puke Ariki North Wing

Laurence Aberhart: Recent Taranaki Photographs

There's an exciting programme available at Aotea Utanganui in Pātea next month, focusing on the unique features of the work of photographer Laurence Aberhart.

Students will see the world through a photographer’s eyes as they explore Laurence Aberhart’s images and deepen their understanding of how black and white photographs work. Utilising the museum camera collection, students will also investigate significant developments in photography.



Image: Laurence Aberhart Taranaki from Awatuna, Taranaki, 27 September 2009



This programme is offered for a limited time (14 September to 21 October only) and is available for all year levels. Contact us to book your class.

This programme supports the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery exhibition currently showing at Aotea Utanganui. The exhibition is produced by the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery with generous support from the Lysaght-Watt Trust through the Govett-Brewster Foundation.

Kura Liaison Network Meeting - Wednesday 8 August

Taranaki teachers and education professionals are invited to attend the next Puke Ariki Kura Liaison Network Meeting on Wednesday 8 August at 4.00pm.

Held each term at Puke Ariki, the Kura Liaison Network meetings are a great opportunity for you to tell us what you'd like to get out of your visit to Puke Ariki, and discuss how we can work together in the future.

We're about to finalise our 2013 programme and welcome your feedback and recommendations on how we can make next year's programme our best yet!

A yummy afternoon tea will also be served...

The meeting starts at 4.00pm in the Noel and Melva Yarrow Education Room, just off the Puke Ariki Foyer. We look forward to seeing you!

Taranaki Science Fair at Puke Ariki

Last week we had the pleasure of working with an enthusiastic group of secondary school students involved in the Taranaki Science Fair.

The group of 50 students from four Taranaki schools spent the morning at Puke Ariki taking part in a series of hands on, scientific workshops.

Educator Mikaere helps students make a balloon powered car.

Curator Social History Andrew Moffatt chose some unusual and mysterious items from the museum collection for students to analyse and discuss.

Students work with metal filings and magnets.

Balloon powered cars are go!