South Africa Push Pin
Our inquiry started with a class brainstorm to record what Room 15 children knew about South Africa
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Crafty Reindeer in Rooms 11 and 16
This needs to be done with accuracy to allow the puppet to open up at the end
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Tabloid fun with our friends
As part of building and promoting our relationship with local early childhood centres Wairakei Primary School hosted a Tabloid Sports Day. Read more about 'Tabloid fun with our friends'...

Trip to the Taupo public playground
Poihipi and Te Huka teams enjoyed their trip to the Taupo public playground!
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Design a Christmas tree
We had a wonderful opportunity to take part in the Towncentre Taupo Plywood 3D Christmas Tree Project. These recycled plywood boards were delivered to us ready for painting. A group of passionate designers and painters took on this challenge.
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Flag Pole STEM Challenge
Room 11 and 16 have been learning about India and their flag. Students had to colour in the flag using the correct colours and then attach it to an ice block stick flag pole.
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Music, Movement and Drama
An enthusiastic group of year 0 and 1 students embarked on an exploration of music, movement and drama for our passion project.
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Amazing Mandala Art
Room 11 and 16 have been learning about India and we have looked at some of the beautiful art that is done in India.
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Pizza Party Fractions
Then, she did something funny. She put two of the quarters back together and we learned that two quarters is the same as one half.
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Sensational swimming
We learnt these skills through a variety of fun water games and activities.
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