Nominations for the Waimauku School Board of Trustees Election Are Now Open
Nominations are now open for the election of parent representatives to the Waimauku School Board. Schooled Election Pilot have been appointed as the Returning Officer for this election.
All eligible voters will receive a nomination form by email, or if we do not have your email address it will be sent to you by post. The nomination pack will include a cover letter
explaining the nomination process as well as a nomination form. You can use this form to nominate yourself, or you can nominate someone else in the community. (If you are going to nominate someone else, ensure they are aware of your nomination and are willing to accept the nomination). Information on who is not eligible to be a School Board member is provided with the nomination form.
If you need additional nomination forms, or forms in Te Reo Māori of a different language, please contact the Returning Officer directly on 0800 VOTENZ (0800 868 369) or election@electionpilot.nz.
Nominations close at noon on Wednesday 6 August. Nominations can be submitted by email, through the Election Pilot system at www.electionpilot.nz or by returning the completed nomination form to the school office. You may provide a candidate statement and photograph with your nomination.
The electoral roll is held at the school office and can be viewed during normal school hours.
Voting closes at 4pm on Wednesday 10 September.
OUR INQUIRY CYCLE
Our inquiry cycle follows a process encompassing the steps of Wonder, Seek, Discover, and Share, with reflection occurring throughout each stage.
Let's explore each step in more detail:
Wonder:
This stage involves fostering curiosity and asking questions about a particular topic or area of interest. It's the phase where we generate a sense of wonder and curiosity that drives our inquiry. This could involve pondering the unknown, identifying gaps in our knowledge, or exploring new ideas.
Seek:
In this stage, we actively seek information and resources to answer our questions and address our curiosity. We research and explore sources such as books, articles, and websites or seek experts and mentors who can guide us. The focus is on gathering relevant information to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.
Discover:
Once we have gathered information, the discovery stage involves analysing and synthesising the acquired knowledge. We connect the dots, identify patterns, draw conclusions, and gain insights from our gathered information. It is a phase of critical thinking and making connections between different ideas and concepts.
Share:
After discovering valuable insights, the next step is to share our findings with others. This could involve presenting our knowledge through various mediums, such as writing, speaking, creating visual presentations, or engaging in discussions and debates. Sharing our understanding not only helps solidify our learning but also contributes to the collective knowledge of others.
Reflection:
Reflection is an essential component that occurs throughout the inquiry cycle. At each stage—Wonder, Seek, Discover, and Share—we take time to reflect on our progress, insights, challenges, and new questions that may arise. Reflection allows us to evaluate our learning journey, identify areas for improvement, and refine our understanding of the topic. It is a continuous process that enhances our learning and helps us grow intellectually.
By following this inquiry cycle, we engage in the process of exploring, seeking, discovering, sharing, and reflecting on knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding of the topic at hand and promoting continuous learning and growth.