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Tukutuku Tales
As part of the inquiry looking at Māori culture and the inventions that Māori used before the time of British settlers in New Zealand, the students in…
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Predator Prevention
Can New Zealand become predator-free by the year 2050? Students in Room 2 want to be more than just spectators in this bold initiative.
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Singing Playground Comes to Wairakei
Once a week you will find a group of keen singers taking part in a new initiative called Singing Playgrounds™.
Poihipi Learning Adventures
Poihipi have taken learning beyond the classroom for its inquiry Kaitaki - Call to Action karanga ki te mahi. Each class has explored native flora and…
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How Lucky Can You Be?
Luck - Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions: "it was just luck that the first kick went in". Oxford …
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Math Is Fun
When we make learning fun and hands-on, students often grasp maths concepts more easily and make links to their learning. The goal for this maths acti…
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Room 14 Eco Warriors
Room 14 focused on becoming eco warriors by learning about the dangers facing the Earth due to pollution and climate change.
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Ready to Write - Room 16
Phonics and letter formation are taught in Room 16 before students in the classroom start writing. I have been fortunate to work with a group of six g…
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Sweet Treats for Our Feathered Friends
Calling all nature enthusiasts and bird lovers! Room 9 has taken a delightful plunge into the world of caring for our native birds by creating a speci…
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Use Your Voice to Rap
Rapping is a way for people to express themselves and make sense of the world. It involves speaking or chanting rhymes that are often set to a beat. T…
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My Nest is Best
Room 16 wants more Pīwakawaka and Tūī to live in and around their school.
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2023 Athletics Champions Achieve Three in a Row
The pathway for success started with athletics training sessions in Term 3, leading up to the Wairakei Primary School Athletics Day. For some, that da…
