House of Bricks Ltd.  Building for fun.  Exploring to learn.

Based in Christchurch, presenting our programme all over Canterbury. 

North Island – We tour each May (Contact rachel@houseofbricks.co.nz to have us visit)

Collaboration. Creativity. Communication. Construction. Engineering. Critical thinking. Weaving learning across learning.

 

“Thank you for businesses like you that have such a positive impact on education.  I wish every day could be like this”.

Teacher, Randwick School

Highly recommend! Engaging for everyone. Students absolutely loved it. So did the staff! Your briefing at the start of the day set us up well for the day.

Teacher, Postgate School

Maths. Creativity. Art. Critical Thinking.

FOUNDATION

Mātaiaho – weaving learning within and across learning. 

Each of our programmes cover a broad spectrum of learning opportunities with a base focus on our 21st-century skill competencies (with a special focus on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration & communication) and character qualities (with an emphasis on curiosity, persistence, and adaptability). Within each session, several NZC Achievement Objectives are covered. However, the actual learning could be much broader depending on students focus.

Critical thinking. Creativity. Persistence. Courage. Testing.

WORKSHOPS

STEAM Programme

Take part in a series of workshops that will lead students through a broad spectrum of learning moments while developing their confidence in creativity. You can choose to do 1 or all of the activities.

Full Day, Full Immersion

Participate in an action-packed day where both students and teachers will be challenged in their development of skills such as creativity, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and connections. Students will rotate around 4 activities for the day. Up to 160 students can be involved in this programme.

Matariki Programme

The full programme can be completed in 1 day or over 3x 1.5-2.5-hour workshops. The activities are planned to encourage students to think about the foundations of Matariki (remembering the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future).

Custom Sessions

We build programmes and events to suit you and your students. How would you use over 150,000 creative bricks to enhance your students’ learning journey?

Team Building. Bricks in Schools. Fundraising. Community.

EXAMPLES

Read how our clients have used our services in the past.

Launch or further explore a topic of inquiry.

Exploring STEAM through a series of short workshops over the term.

Experience a full immersion creative day focusing on the 5 C’s.

Provide team building  opportunity.

Open space for mentoring opportunities between year levels.

A Whānau/House challenge day.

For end-of-term or end-of-year celebration events.

To explore art using LEGO* bricks as the medium.

And last but not least, fundraising opportunities inside and outside of school hours.

Embracing and including all types of learners

FEEDBACK

Thank you very much for a fun and engaging programme. The Students had a lot of fun. Thank you also for being so easy to book with – nothing was a problem and everything was well explained.  Teacher, Medbury School

Very clear delivery of expected outcomes and activities to support children. Nice to have extra activities to challenge those fiinishing early. Teacher, Paroa School

Was there a WOW or learning moment that stood out today? Response: Seeing how creative the children were and how they chose the mats and students they worked with. Loved the different types of bricks available. Having the opportunity to work with children that they wouldn’t normally work with in a creative setting. Teacher, Ararira Springs Primary