4th Grade Big Island Trip
The fourth graders participated in their grade level’s annual trip to the Big Island of Hawai’i on April 11-13. This long anticipated journey was the culmination of their yearlong studies on Hawaiian geology, culture and history. It all started off with a plane ride to Hilo with the first stop at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where they viewed firsthand the beauty and power of Kilauea Volcano and Hawaiian endemic plants and animals in surrounding areas. They walked through a lava tube and searched for Pele’s tears and hair at a recent lava flow. They even took a night walk out to the lip of the caldera to view the glow and activity of Halema’uma’u Crater. With their iPads in tow to document their experiences and to take photos, the fourth graders also visited places such as Akaka Falls, Kamehameha the Great’s Pu’ukohola Luakini, and were given a personal talk at Waikoloa Petroglyph Field by an expert speaker, Ski Kwiatkowski. They ventured back in time to the home of the Uchidas, who grew coffee and macadamia nuts in the early 1900’s, now a living museum, and a country store that served the Kona community.
The most important thing the students learned was the experience of being with their classmates, forging friendships and making new and deeper ones. They learned what it is like to be on their own and being independent and responsible for themselves. The Big Island trip was truly a fun and unforgettable experience for class of 2026.
9th Grade Arizona Memorial Field Trip
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The 9th graders visited Pearl Harbor on the morning of Fair Day in conjunction with their History of the Modern World classes, where they are studying about World War II. They were treated to a quick reception and sharing session with Mr. Jimmy Lee '49, a witness to the Pearl Harbor attack.
Students visited the Arizona Memorial, and many were able to browse through the museum. The trip reminded us all of the sacrifice that so many made on our behalf.
6th Grade Field Trip
The sixth graders explored three areas of the He'eia ahupua'a as a part of their unit on sustainability. They visited the lo'i kalo of Kāko'o 'Ōiwi, learned about "he wa'a he moku, he moku he wa'a" with the sailing canoe Kānehunamoku and helped to restore the He'eia stream estuary next to Paepae O He'eia loko i'a.
Students cleared and rebuilt lo'i, weeded out invasive species and planted native species and discussed the choices facing island residents, while enjoying the mud and water.
