Launching S.T.R.I.V.E.

We launched our trial school inquiry model today - S.T.R.I.V.E. (Spark, Task, Research, Information, Voice, Evaluation). Over 2007 and 2008 we have looked at a range of inquiry models and seen some in action in schools. We wanted to create a model for us that would be easy for everyone to understand, especially the students and easy to remember (hence the acronym). Although we have a culture of kotahitanga and consultation at North, we felt the urgency of getting something up and running that people can get their teeth into soon, so we decided to draft a model for trial over the coming year, rather than have a full on process of school wide development. All of the staff will have a voice as we travel the journey together - planning together, discussing progress and of course having fun and showing enthusiasm together as we launch our first shared and directed inquiry - Are We There Yet? with the essential question "What Would Make a Great N.Z. holiday?