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One Team Growing in POWER
Room 2 revisited the schools POWER values. Each student started by ranking their understanding of each value from strongest to weakest. We presented …
Not all Heroes Wear Capes
Handwriting? Wow, many of us would think that it is a thing of the past. However, being able to write efficiently and legibly is still important.
Magic or Magnetism
Investigating the magic around the force of magnetism. Through experiments and investigations, students have found that magnetism is a force that attr…
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Chromebook POWER
Students have become acquainted with new class members, new routines and, for many, a brand-new teacher as well as brand-new Chrome books. The Kiwi re…
Vision and Mission
Wairakei Power Station was commissioned in 1958 and Wairakei Primary School followed not long after on September 7, 1959. Our school history and cultu…
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Bugs for Breakfast
The Captain Marvel reading group read an interesting article in School Journal Level 2 May 2017. The story opened their eyes to the possible benefits …
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Applying for Lifelong Learning Experiences
Growing lifelong learners is a mission of Wairakei Primary School. Applying the skills learnt within the classroom to real-life situations is a valuab…
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The Magic of Rainbow Reading
In a cosy room tucked away at the back of Room 6 you can find students reading away under the calming influence of Teacher Aide Diana Fitzsimmons. Hea…
