Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate aquarium club
We are looking for funds to establish an aquarium club.
Christchurch, Canterbury
Us students at CSKI (Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate) are starting up an aquarium club to educate students about animal welfare, teach responsibility, improve mental welfare and many other things. Our main member came up with the idea at his first school about 2 years ago, then he successfully set up an aquarium and ran it for a year. He then carried that idea through another school and can finally set up an aquarium at CSKI. We are looking at set up a natural, planted aquarium. this aquarium will be a integral part of whatever area it is placed in.
About us
Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School is decile 8 middle years school specialising in the education of students in Years 7 and 8. We are located between the suburbs of Addington and Cashmere and our catchment is bounded by the Port Hills, the Heathcote River and the city. Currently we have a roll of approximately 530 with 24 teaching staff. Our main contributing schools are Addington, Somerfield, Thorrington, West Spreydon and Hoon Hay. After their 2 years with us most of our graduating students attend Cashmere High School although past students can be found at all of Christchurch’s secondary schools.
Our school was known as Christchurch South Intermediate School until 2020 when the name changed to Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate School after the school was gifted the name “Karamata” by Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Karamata means “the head, the canopy of the tree”. It can also mean “pinnacle, summit, high point, peak, climax”.
Karamata was chosen by Ngāi Tūāhuriri for our school as:
It has mana
It implies success
The canopy shelters and protects those under and in it
It attracts birds, provides a safe haven
A healthy canopy is a sign of a thriving culture, where all elements (i.e: water, sunlight, air, insects, birds, humans) work together for the best outcomes.
“Karamata” links beautifully with our traditions of Aiming High, excellence and success, of an environment that nurtures, that encourages collaboration and achieving together, a place that supports young people to spread their wings.
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The money from this fundraiser will be spent on a natural, planted aquarium around 100-150 liters. It will be fitted with a large, high quality canister filter to allow for the aquarium to be largely maintenance free.
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