Better Learning, Better Handwriting

School:	Awapuni School
Type:	Primary
Location:	Gisborne
Roll (2005):	408
Decile:	3
Contact:	Kay Griffin, Principal
Phone:	06 868 6660

Awapuni School is in the middle of an industrial area in Gisborne, which means it doesn’t have a strong catchment. And yet over recent years the roll has increased from 140 to over 400. Why? Because the school has built a positive reputation in the community and parents are making the choice to send their children there.

Not surprising, then that when Awapuni School heard about Bodyfurn® classroom furniture, they were very interested.

“We see Bodyfurn® as something that can enhance the school’s aspiration towards quality education,” says Principal Kay Griffin. “It’s made to meet individual needs and that’s an exact correlation with our approach to teaching and learning.”

First to be given the new furniture was teacher Hayden Swan’s class of 30 year 3 & 4 children. “At first, I wasn’t sure about having the different sizes in the classroom, but it simply has not been a problem. The children love their furniture.

It looks good and - because the children’s hands and elbows are at the right height, and their posture is correct - their attention span has increased. Not only that, but I have seen a noticeable improvement in their handwriting.”

“The furniture fits the child. That’s an exact correlation
with our philosophy on teaching and learning.”
Kay Griffin, Principal