The National Environment Service (NES) is delivering a Life Skills Programme in Mauke, working with senior students of Apii Mauke to connect science learning with the island’s natural environment.
The programme is currently underway during Term 1, with weekly lessons that link classroom knowledge to real environmental experiences.
Aligned with the Science curriculum area – Living World, under the theme “Time Travellers: Past, Present and Future,” the topic “My Environment: Plants, Animals and Habitats” encourages students to explore how ecosystems existed in the past, function in the present, and may change in the future.
Learning activities are based on Curriculum Levels 4–5 (Years 7–10) and adapted for Year 11 Life Skills students to ensure lessons are practical, meaningful, and accessible. Students are learning to identify local plants and animals, understand ecosystems, habitats, and food chains, and explore how living things adapt and survive in their environment.
Sessions include a mix of short talks, hands-on activities, student observations, and group discussions, creating an interactive learning experience grounded in Mauke’s environment.
Students are also exploring the impact of human activities on the environment and learning about sustainability, helping build a stronger understanding of how to care for Mauke’s environment for future generations.
The programme will continue over 13 weeks throughout Term 1.
