Category: Paul Morehu
May the Force Be With You
Our first investigation came from a wondering many students had: Why do fidget spinners spin for so long? This led Room 2 to discuss what surfaces objects can spin on... Read more about 'May the Force Be With You'...
Taking Pride in PE
When asked what they learnt about catching, this is what some students had to say. Read more about 'Taking Pride in PE'...
One Team Growing in POWER
My work shows that I like skateboarding, basketball and the water Louie Read more about 'One Team Growing in POWER'...
Game On: A Journey Back in Time
After this, Room 2 discussed who were heroes in their lives and why. Then we looked at different situations and athletes in sport to classify whether Olympism was being shown. Read more about 'Game On: A Journey Back in Time'...
Unite to Survive and Thrive
Some teams found this easier than others. This is what was said about the activity. Read more about 'Unite to Survive and Thrive '...
Tabloid Sports Day 2021
Wairakei Primary School had a Tabloid Sport Day. Students were divided into their wharenui nga tae groups and the Manukura took a lead role in the afternoon. Read more about 'Tabloid Sports Day 2021'...
Gateway Writing Quest
Here are descriptions of some keys the children dreamed up: Read more about 'Gateway Writing Quest'...
Shape Up
Part of learning about shapes involved making them. Building shapes helped children learn how to describe them using vocabulary such as corners, surfaces and edges. Read more about 'Shape Up'...
2021 Wairakei Interschool Athletics Champions
A year 2 student at the Wairakei Primary School Athletics DayOn behalf of Wairakei Primary School, I’d also like to say a big thank you to all of the parents... Read more about '2021 Wairakei Interschool Athletics Champions'...
Finding Our Place
Room 2 started off by learning about NZ history and what brought the first Maori and British settlers here. Read more about 'Finding Our Place'...
