The education centre at the Shantytown Heritage Park was started in 1998 to provide learning experiences outside of the classroom, and is part funded by the Ministry of Education. Schools from all over New Zealand visit MVEC, which boasts a range of learning programmes based on but not limited to the colourful history of the West Coast. The school programmes are hands-on and active.
Students of all ages, from Early Childhood to Year 13, are welcome and every group is catered for on an individual basis so that your achievement objectives and learning outcomes are met in full. All of our programmes are hands on and active, pose problems for students to solve and encourage group work and co-operation as well as individual achievement.
Nga mihi nui, Judi, Joela, Gary & Lisa.
All Marsden Valley Education Centre ELC programmes encourage students:
· To persevere in the face of difficulties, and to think critically, creatively and reflectively.
· To respect diversity, be fair, honest, responsible, accountable, and act ethically.
· To respect themselves and others, to take care of our environment and the treasures/taonga displayed at Shantytown.
MVEC has a diverse range of programmes covering all curriculum areas. Please click on the link and find out what is on offer. Programmes Booklet
Our educational programmes meet and support all areas of the New Zealand Curriculum, Te Whāriki and Te Marautanga O Aotearoa and thus enhance classroom learning. They are authentic, hands-on and interactive learning experiences with a strong focus on the development of the five Key Competencies.
Thinking
Using language, symbols and texts
Managing self
Relating to others
Participating and contributing