Eye-Opening Technology Experiences
At Wairakei Primary School during the ‘Our Place’ inquiry we have been looking into the Nature of Technology strand. Read more about 'Eye-Opening Technology Experiences'...
Learning journey
Independent learning journeys were introduced to the students of Room 1. We were aiming to give the students agency in their own learning. Read more about 'Learning journey'...
Aratiatia Critter Catchers
We had planned tasks as a learning journey activity this week, some children had used these to entertain themselves and their friends on the way there and back. Read more about 'Aratiatia Critter Catchers'...
Wai Challenges
The Key competencies participating and contributing, and thinking were extended. Students gained a lot of ideas by looking at each other's creations, and they had lots of questions. Read more about 'Wai Challenges'...
Parlez-vous français?
One of the main benefits of learning a second language at an early age is that children learn languages faster and easier. Read more about 'Parlez-vous français?'...
Creative recycled art
These are the questions Te Mihi students who chose to work in Room 8 for Art in the Park asked as we went on our journey of getting creative through art. Read more about 'Creative recycled art'...
Predictions, Observations and Explanations
hull - something that floats - pool noodle, ice block sticks Read more about 'Predictions, Observations and Explanations'...
Full STEAM Ahead
This was a recent dilemma faced by the Poihipi teachers and students. Read more about 'Full STEAM Ahead'...
Funky Figures
One artist we looked at was the pop artist Keith Haring. We liked how he used bold colours, cartoon people shapes, black outlines and some movement lines in his work. Read more about 'Funky Figures'...
