Posts by Jessica McLeod
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Wairakei Conquers Mud, Hills and Cow Paddocks
Cold air, sunshine and paddocks dotted with cow pats set the scene for this year's cross country. Every student, from new entrants to Year 6, ran a co…
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What’s The Chance?
How likely is it that Whaea Jess would dress up as a princess for the School Book Fair?
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Behind the Signs
Room 3 has been learning about the stories behind Taupō’s street names. This inquiry showed that street names are not just labels. They are often conn…
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Explanation Station
Linking writing with hands-on science, Room 3 has taken the opportunity to explain the science behind their learning. Using a series of experiments fo…
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Creativity is More Than Art
“I am not creative,” stated Alfie as he sat with an overwhelmed look on his face. The task at hand was to create a painting using techniques inspired …