Turning Words into Diamonds
A diamante poem is a good way to introduce verbs and nouns and use new vocabulary about topic like Matariki. Read more about 'Turning Words into Diamonds'...

The Popping Explosion
This was a great way for the students to work on their procedural writing skills. If they missed a step out then the procedure would have failed. Read more about 'The Popping Explosion '...

Attracted to Science
Isobel The further away from the magnet the clip chain gets the weaker the magnetic force is on those clips making them fall off. Read more about 'Attracted to Science'...

Becoming a MathsMatters Whiz
Wairakei Primary School supports a group of selected up and coming Year 5 and Year 6 mathematical experts in a 7-8 week training programme to compete in the local contest, MathsMatters. Read more about 'Becoming a MathsMatters Whiz'...
