Six Bricks
A group of teachers sit nervously waiting for the Six Bricks - professional learning to start. Sitting in front of us are six different coloured duplo bricks. Read more about 'Six Bricks '...

Adventures with Leafman
I found some orange, yellow, red and some brown leaves at my house, said Emily. Read more about 'Adventures with Leafman'...

Gully Magic
On the Kids Greening Taupo website, we discovered a Magic Potion recipe using ‘natural ingredients.’ Read more about 'Gully Magic '...

Room 11 Investigates
Room 11’s inquiry ‘Moving Our Learning’ focus related to plants and the way in which they moved. Read more about 'Room 11 Investigates'...

Learning Integrated
The Starbursts reading group read a story called 'Nikau - the Coldest Palm in the World', School Journal, Part 3, Number 2, 2000. Read more about 'Learning Integrated'...
Animal Battle Bots
Most animals living on earth are hunted by predators, and many species have developed defence mechanisms which help to protect them from dangerous animals. Read more about 'Animal Battle Bots'...

Developing Independence at School
Developing personal independence at school is important for students. Team Poihipi implements the ‘Independent Learner Licence – Level 1’ to encourage students to get themselves ready for their day at school, share their learning with others, and be responsible for their own belongings.
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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'...
Using Nature to integrate maths and technology
So what better way to do this than combining the two? Integrated Curriculum! Read more about 'Using Nature to integrate maths and technology'...

Catapulting into Learning
We had some fascinating conversations and thought-provoking statements during our first discussion. Read more about 'Catapulting into Learning'...
