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Hidden Treasures: Room 5's Native NZ Species Hunt

Room 5 have been researching, gathering facts, and crafting informative reports about Native New Zealand species.
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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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Towel poe

Towel poe, too rang e, why rack ey.

Can’t recognise these? These are place names we say all of the time! What if it was written as Taupō, Turangi or …
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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.

Let’s Get Physical, Physical

Rain lashes our classroom windows. Inside sixteen five-year olds are getting fractious as they try their best to listen to their teacher. What is a te…
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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 …

Jumping Fun: Paper, Scissors, Rock

Room 16 got introduced to an exciting version of "Paper, Scissors, Rock" that adds an extra layer of active engagement. Students jumping inside hoops,…
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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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