31 January - 6 February

8M1

After a year and a half of lockdowns and mask-wearing, and being stuck inside, we have decided to begin Year 8 Global Studies with a focus on the benefits of getting outside and interacting with nature and the real world instead the virtual world. In this unit, we will also look at the issue the impact of being on our devices too much, and getting back in touch with nature. We will explore how the lockdowns have affected us and ways we can improve our mental outlook. Human beings are built to interact with other human beings and not a computer screen, and while computers and mobile phones serve as useful tools – they cannot replace human touch and face to face interaction.

Robert Bartholomew, Mountains Whanau