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Data Dilemma

Learning to read and use a calendar is an important life skill. Room 4 have been interpreting a calendar and realise that they need to have a good und…
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Tūwharetoa Taiopenga Kapa Haka Festival

O-a-tia gave us the reason to attend the 2023 Taiopenga held in the Taupo. The song was worked on during the year and was sung for the first time by t…
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Winning the Party Vote

During the lead up to an election New Zealand’s political parties are easily identified by their logos. Each party’s logo is distinct to them, uniform…

Combining Patterns and Culture

Room 13 learnt about beats, loops, teamwork, and rhythm whilst working with Māori rākau to create a short musical piece to Tutira mai. Māori used thes…
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

‘A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words’ was first used by Henrik Ibsen in 1906.  

It still applies today.

Simple Machines and Measurement

Room 2 has been on a measurement mission. Measuring, constructing, calculating, and discovering the magic of simple machines.

Cross Country 2023

he 2023 Wairakei Primary School Cross Country was a huge success.
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Red Brain, Green Brain

My question to the class was, “How can we increase energy to the Green Brain? What actions can we take?”
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GNS Science visit

Our keen geothermal scientists were thrilled to learn that two of our six power station entries had placed both third and highly commended in the GNS …
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Your Voice! Your Choice

How does the electoral process work? Room 6 took a look at the background behind the New Zealand elections process.

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