Posts by Carla Ross
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Spellathon - Books, books, books
What a success our Spellathon was! With just under $10,000 raised during our 2023 Spellathon the purchase of books and resources is underway.
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We practised, we learned, we experienced success
Spellathon 2023 at Wairakei Primary School was a resounding success. Without fail, all students made progress and experienced success in their spellin…
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Around the outside and back through the middle
Hands on, modelling, restructuring, and moving materials have all helped Room 1 students to gain an understanding of area and perimeter.
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Who makes the decisions
With the New Zealand elections fast approaching, Room 1 students embarked on our learning journey by tackling a physical education activity to learn a…
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Let's get into it!
Spelling is a fundamental aspect of written communication. It enables students to convey their thoughts, ideas, and messages clearly and accurately. T…
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Get Sketching
What is sketchnoting? Sketchnoting is visual note taking - using doodles and text to improve memory, recall, and comprehension.
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Unleash Your Potential - Think and Create with Epro8
Engaged, focused, and enthusiastic students were observed interacting with each other and tackling the challenges presented during Epro8 STEM activiti…
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Stop, Think, Go - Drop Writing
Drop writing is a way to build writing skills and stamina. There are a few rules to follow to guide students when writing:
Write the whole time, no s…
Write the whole time, no s…
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Turning Pages - Dive in to reading
As parents, we often dream of a bright future for our children, wanting them to grow up to be successful, happy, and fulfilled individuals who can mak…
Summer Festival of Movement
That’s a Wrap!
Ahoy, me hearties, it lights up, music on, let's get our boogie on. Two performances of the Summer festival of Movement. These perform…
Ahoy, me hearties, it lights up, music on, let's get our boogie on. Two performances of the Summer festival of Movement. These perform…
