Extra Curricular
Our students have opportunities to experience life outside the classroom through various events.
We pride ourselves in having an active programme with daily fitness and weekly PE, sports, tramping, swimming sessions and community visits
With support, our students are encouraged at all times to be responsible and independent so they can reach potential.
Special Olympics
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Ruru Specialist School participates and loves being part of the Special Olympics programme. It is a highlight for many of our students where they compete against other schools in different sports.
The students receive coaching from the Special Olympics coach – Chris Moffitt from Dunedin. He provides skills and drills in preparation for the competition that is being held that particular term. It is fantastic to see the progress and improvement made prior to the tournament day and the fun and social skills enjoyed on the actual day.
At the conclusion of each tournament, students are congratulated and receive certificates in a prize giving.
We are grateful that our students participate in this programme.
With support, our students are encouraged at all times to be responsible and independent so they can reach potential.
“I liked kicking the ball. I liked meeting new people”
“It was fun playing soccer and trying to help my team mates out and scoring some goals.”
“I liked it, it was cool. My Dad used to play for Old Boys. My Mum, sister and Grandma came to watch.”
Camps
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Ruru Specialist School senior students have over night or day camps each year. Places recently visited include the Caitlins, Central Otago and Dunedin. Students are involved at all stages of planning and preparation including activities and meals. Camps are a highlight on the school calendar and provide students with exciting opportunities and the chance develop independence, social and co-operative skills.
Some of the places we have gone on camp to are: Christchurch, Dunedin, Wanaka, Queenstown, Papatowai, Pounawea, Riverton, Tautuku, Cromwell, Arrowtown.
I slept all night in the dorm with my friends
My favourite part of camp was the flying fox and the walking tracks
I liked the walk in the bush and trees and beach at Tautuku. I enjoyed the walk in the sand