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Matariki nine stars

As part of learning about Matariki, the students of Room 7 searched deeper into the meaning of the nine stars that are part of the Matariki cluster.
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Swoop Week

A “swoop” is a descriptive writing activity where students respond to an image.

Partition Party

Partition refers to a way of dividing a set amount or number into pieces. These pieces are known as parts of the partition. During this activity parts…
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Shiny Shades

What if you wanted to go on an adventure, and all you had with you was some shiny shades, a magic map and some mouldy mayo to help you get through? Th…
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Digital Citizens

Digital citizenship is an overarching concept requiring students to be confident and capable users of digital devices. They can use the language, symb…
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A River Runs Through It

Wairakei Primary is lucky to have a number of streams that run through our local surrounding areas. Many of these streams ultimately feed into the Wai…
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Let's get into it!

Spelling is a fundamental aspect of written communication. It enables students to convey their thoughts, ideas, and messages clearly and accurately. T…
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Writing with a Purpose

Adults, when we sit down to write, do so for a specific purpose and audience. We write letters and emails to express our views, to apply for jobs or t…
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Learning Traditional Māori Stories

Traditional Māori stories or pūrākau are taonga (treasures). They are stories with magical elements that have been passed down orally from generation …

Kowaiwhai Transformations

Every student in Room 2 designed their own kowhawhai patterns, in a project which combined artistic expression with mathematical concepts, cultural ap…

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