Learning Te Reo Māori Phrases

Just how do we do this? By actively participating in it and drawing it increasingly into everyday life, everywhere. Read more about 'Learning Te Reo Māori Phrases'...

Posted in Maori Team; Tagged Learning Languages, Thinking, Relating to Others; Posted 15 hours ago By Leanne Jackson

Kapa Haka 2022

Attributed to Māori Team: Leanne Jackson, Teagan Hill and Tayla NicholsonKeywords: Kapa Haka, Māori performing artsCurriculum Links: The Arts - Dance & Music Read more about 'Kapa Haka 2022'...

Posted in Maori Team; Tagged Learning Languages, The Arts, Participating and Contributing, Thinking, Relating to Others, Managing Self; Posted 15 hours ago By Leanne Jackson and Teagan Hill and Tayla Nicholson

Design your moves

Cue the lights, camera, and action. These were the words every student was eager to hear at our Summer Festival of Movement. Read more about 'Design your moves'...

Posted in Te Huka; Tagged The Arts, Technology, Using Language Symbols and Text, Thinking, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing; Posted 16 hours ago By Tracey O'Sullivan

Hands-on Experiences Develop Writing Skills

‘Recreative’, you may be asking, what is that? It is simply recreating an authentic and hands-on experience for students to write about. Read more about 'Hands-on Experiences Develop Writing Skills'...

Posted in Poihipi; Tagged English, Using Language Symbols and Text, Thinking, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing; Posted 34 hours ago By Gwen Bowler

Which way do we go?

Room 12 have been investigating directions. How do we give directions? How do we understand directions? Why do we even need directions? Directions comes under the Measurement Strand in Mathematics curriclum. Read more about 'Which way do we go?'...

Posted in Poihipi; Tagged Mathematics, English, Managing Self, Thinking, Participating and Contributing, Relating to Others, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 16 days ago By Kylie Parkes

It’s An Art to Teach Dance

Well, help was on the way in the form of one of our parents and dance teacher - Anna Tombleson. What an inspiration she is. Read more about 'It’s An Art to Teach Dance'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged The Arts, Participating and Contributing, Relating to Others, Thinking, Managing Self; Posted 22 days ago By Carla Ross

Where Do I Fit In?

Next, we explored how people connect to places through maths. Conducting statistical investigations to gather information focused our learning. Read more about 'Where Do I Fit In?'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged English, Mathematics, Health and Physical Education, Using Language Symbols and Text, Participating and Contributing, Relating to Others, Social Sciences; Posted 45 days ago By Paul Morehu

Geothermal Ambassador

Three ambassadors spent 2 hours explaining and demonstrating how they use our geothermal resource to create power. Read more about 'Geothermal Ambassador'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged Science, Mathematics, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing, Thinking; Posted 47 days ago By Angel Chauval and Contact

Playground Drama

Along with the fun factor, playgrounds support physical and social development. Unfortunately, Wairakei Primary Schools current playgrounds are not accessible for some students with physical barriers. Read more about 'Playground Drama'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged English, Thinking, Relating to Others, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 48 days ago By Andy, Grayson and Tayla Nicholson

Go On Persuade Me

Part of a lawyer’s job is going to court to argue a client’s case. A judge or a jury decides if the client is right or wrong based on the... Read more about 'Go On Persuade Me'...

Posted in Te Huka; Tagged English, Using Symbols and Texts, Thinking, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing; Posted 51 days ago By Tracey O'Sullivan