Aratoi FREE Education Programmes (EOTC) - General Information
WHAT ARE ARATOI EDUCATION PROGRAMMES ABOUT?
Aratoi education programmes offer tangible links to NZ culture; through oral traditions, social histories, taonga, environmental literacy, and contemporary art. Education specialists develop new programmes each term to align with current exhibitions and the NZ Curriculum.
WHO CAN VISIT, HOW MANY CAN VISIT, AND WHEN?
All education providers ECE - NCEA can access Aratoi's education programmes. Aratoi can cater to up to 30 students, and 10 Adults per session. For larger groups, we recommend booking two sessions and taking advantage of local activities such as Queen Elizabeth Gardens. Education sessions run on Wednesdays and Fridays covering eight weeks of the term. Morning sessions run from 9.30 am - 11.00 am. Afternoon sessions run from 1.00 PM - 2.30 pm.
ONSITE EDUCATION - WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Aratoi's onsite education sessions are 90 min long; including a guided gallery tour, a visual learning strategies discussion (VLS) and an art activity (materials provided). Transport not included. If fully booked, school groups are also welcome to conduct self-guided tours.
OFFSITE EDUCATION - WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Aratoi's offsite education sessions are reserved for two rural Wairarapa schools per term. Sessions include a digital tour of Aratoi exhibits, a visual learning strategies discussion (VLS), and an art activity (materials provided). Schools can opt for 2x 90 min sessions or 3x 60 min sessions. Sessions can be held in classrooms or the school hall.
ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS?
- for secondary students - one adult to every ten students
- for primary students - one adult to every six students
- for early childhood groups - one adult to every four children.
HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING?
Bookings by Email: [email protected]
Bookings by Phone: 0274104985
Address: 12 Bruce Street, City Centre, Masterton. 5810