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Rising to Success: Epro8 2022
A week-long technology challenge using materials and tools from the Epro8 Technology Challenge, normally an event we attend in person, competing again…
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Paint It
We discussed how colour was made, and how easy it is to access any colour we want in the modern age, compared to the middle ages and the renaissance p…
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Where am I? Exploring Positional Language
Room One has been exploring the language of positions and the synonyms for each of them as part of our term inquiry.
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Hands on in Mathematics
With our school fun run we fundraised to buy new mathematics equipment to use across the school. Our aim is to have more practical equipment. We want…
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Prove it
“Learn it , Prove it” is a Wairakei Primary School way of sharing ‘aha’ moments of student learning. When a student gains new understanding, sharing t…
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Geometry
Students have had a variety of fun experiences to build their understanding of geometry concepts.
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Bears In The Night
A good way to explore prepositions is to read the now out of print book Bears In the Night by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
Fortunately, there are videos …
Fortunately, there are videos …
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Senior STEM Experiences
Part of my role as Assistant Principal is to be in and out of different classes from juniors to seniors. How could I make my time in the classrooms a …
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Shapes Matter?
Have you ever wondered why shapes are important to us?
The students of Room 4 are discovering the importance of shapes and how they make up everyday…
The students of Room 4 are discovering the importance of shapes and how they make up everyday…
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Applying for Lifelong Learning Experiences
Growing lifelong learners is a mission of Wairakei Primary School. Applying the skills learnt within the classroom to real-life situations is a valuab…
