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Left. Right. Oops. Learning Directions in Action
Chaos! That’s the only way to describe the first few minutes of a directions lesson. The moment Room 16 students were asked to jump to the right, bodi…
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Ki-o-Rahi: More Than Just a Game
Richie McCaw said, "It's not about the individual; it's about the team. We've got to make sure that we're all tracking the same way, all working hard …
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Communication is Key
Falanisi stated that “teamwork makes the dream work.” This means for him that more hands make one job easier. For example, when we clean up, everyone …
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Celebrating Sporting Success: History Makers
Wairakei Primary School has risen to success in sports, particularly over the last few years at interschool events.
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Learning Tinikling
Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance. It involves two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each ot…
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Let’s Get Down, Dog! Yoga for All
Yoga is a fantastic way to relieve stress and improve mental health, and Room 7 recently experienced just how powerful it can be.
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Are You Game?
Italy has a rich history of gruelling and physical sports, where players compete to the extreme.
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Cross Country 2024
On cross country day, grey clouds threatened overhead - this didn’t dampen the spirits of the Wairakei runners and supporters.
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Making a Splash
After a hiatus, school swimming sports returned with gusto and saw our Year 4-6 students competing in a number of races at the AC Baths, with many lit…
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Super skippers
Skipping is one of those skills that, once you have it, you need to continue to practise and maintain a base level of fitness.
