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October 20, 2017ENRICHING EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Our Lady of Good Counsel School teachers are always finding ways to enrich students’ educational experiences beyond the four walls of their classrooms. Every member on staff is challenged to contribute to the team to provide students with a sense of community and real-life experiences. This field trip was very special because all staff and students journeyed to Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha in Waianae and participated in the Ke Ala Program.
We were blessed with the opportunity to learn through hands-on activities to respect the land, and to become aware of the delicate relationship between humans and their environment. Preschool-Grade 3 took part in the General Farm Tour which focuses on plant and animal life cycles. Grades 4-8 experienced the Hawaiiana Tour and e xplored the voyages of Polynesians, their traditions, the kinds of plants they brought with them and how they used them. The younger students enjoyed their time walking through the farm, searching for bunnies, feeding goats, sitting with bees, and walking with ducks. Our older students appreciated their time learning about farm life and planting. We are excited to extend what was introduced at the farm by beginning a school garden of our own!
TEACHERS OF FAITH, KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE: MEET THE WEAVERS
Michael “Painahala” Weaver was born and raised in Pearl City, Hawaii and he is blessed with a beautifully complete family which includes his mother, father, older sister, younger sister, brother-in-law, and 1 year-old niece. Michael is a graduate of Assets High School. Through Assets’ mentorship program, he was able to teach at OLGC School alongside PE teacher, Ms. Donna Daligcon. It was this wonderful experience that influenced Michael’s return to serve on staff this year. Before being hired this year, he worked as an A+ monitor for grades Kindergarten-6th grade at Palisades Elementary School. In his free time, Michael enjoys going to the beach, farming, and watching college and NFL football. He especially enjoys providing his students with hands-on activities and he encourages outdoor sports to promote physical activity. Michael has also shared a recent vision to assist Ms. Daligcon in her efforts to begin a school garden which will involve all students of OLGC school to appreciate and experience cultivating the land and nurturing plants.
“I enjoy working at OLGC School because the students respect not only me, but each other.”
Michele Weaver and her husband, Norman are the proud parents of their three children, Pi’ikea, Painahala, and Auli’i who is an eighth grader at OLGC School. They are also delighted grandparents to their granddaughter, Ha’i. Michele has worked for OLGC School for many years and she is currently the school’s business manager. Her many duties keep her occupied in the office, but she stays involved with the staff and students by taking part in school activities, assemblies, and special events. She and her family serve the school community in various ways. Michele’s oldest daughter, Pi’kea is the girls volleyball coach and her son is an after school care teacher. In her free time, Michele enjoys spending quality time with her family, relaxing at the beach, and playing with her granddaughter
