Another great UC & Children’s University Campus Experience

Photo caption: Tamariki experimenting in one of the Children's University Chemistry sessions.

These Children’s University tamariki can give you an idea of what it’s like! Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University (TMMCU) and Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) have hosted another successful two-day campus experience event, where 473 children from 16 schools came to campus on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 June to explore a range of subjects and activities led by various UC academics.

The children explored subjects, including Maths, Product Design and Business, as well as learning about Antarctica, Volcanology and Computer Science. They also participated in some activities to widen their understanding of what university study looks like; building and testing quake proof structures, investigating ants' food preferences, and experimenting in chemistry.

This year, 1,190 young learners from 42 schools will have the opportunity to attend a Campus Experience Day at either UC or Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University as part of their learning journey with Children's University.

These Campus Experience Days make up part of the wider Children's University offerings that connect young learners with a range of engaging learning opportunities to create a community of lifelong learners and help tamariki achieve their full potential.

More about Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University:

Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University (TMMCU) supports and encourages tamariki aged 7 to 14 to participate in exciting, engaging learning experiences outside the classroom. Thise programme aims to create a community of lifelong learners and help tamariki achieve their full potential. Tamariki join the programme through their participating school or rūnanga and are issued a Passport to Learning. Once tamariki receive 30 hours or more of learning in their passports, they attend a graduation ceremony at the Christchurch Town Hall where they get to wear a graduation cap and gown and receive a certificate on stage to celebrate their achievements with whānau. Read more here>