Posts by Paula Farquhar

It is an art to teach what you have learnt. And quite a challenge to make it meaningful, high-end, and truly engaging. The students from all classes p…

What an absolutely fantastic day for the Jumping June event! The school hall was alive with energy, laughter, and an incredible sea of whare taiki col…

Having an annual event is always something to look forward to. A Tree for Every Child is just that. With the support of the Oruanui Marae and their he…

It is an art to teach what you have learnt.  And quite a challenge to make it meaningful and engaging.

Kids Can were the benefactors for the Wairakei Primary School's Market Day.  

An excellent example of using a country as a catalyst for comprehensive, engaging education.

A Tree for Every Child is a Wairakei Primary School native tree planting initiative. Every student attending our school plants a tree in their first y…

How to get a community skipping? Host a skipping event where there are four stations, lots of parents, invited guests and a huge number of skipping ro…

You get students jumping rope all day doing tricks and learning new things.