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The Power of Words
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Handwriting Heroes in Action
In Room 16, handwriting is a carefully structured component of the daily literacy programme. While this routine is familiar to the learners, it aligns…
Discovering Story Features with The Go-Away Bird
Room 15 recently explored the story "The Go-Away Bird" by Julia Donaldson. It quickly became one of the favourite stories!
From Lyrics to Learning
Singing helps build confidence and supports expressive reading. Music brings fun and focus into literacy lessons providing an engaging way to practise…
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Stars of Success
Room 6 students have been exploring the power of goal setting. They have been learning to understand what a goal is, why it’s important, and how it he…
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Causing Learning, Not Just Covering Classes
A teacher’s job is to cause learning - words spoken at a Teachers’ Only Day with Neill O’Reilly, setting forth a wero (challenge) for the 2025 year: H…
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Virtual Learning at Wairakei
I chose to learn Japanese since I have always wanted to go to Japan. It can be really fun and also hard at the same time. I would definitely recommen…
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When reading feels like playtime
Whānau shared that their tamariki weren’t showing as much interest in reading. Taking on this feedback and reflecting, Room 12’s reading programme ha…
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Understanding the POWER Symbols
Signs and symbols are important methods of communication in the environment. Humans use them to share stories, give warnings, and give voice to creati…
