Tabloid Sports Day 2021

Wairakei Primary School had a Tabloid Sport Day. Students were divided into their wharenui nga tae groups and the Manukura took a lead role in the afternoon. Read more about 'Tabloid Sports Day 2021'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Health and Physical Education, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing; Posted 12 days ago By Paul Morehu

Ako in Action - Inclusive Education

They are involved in rugby, netball, basketball, soccer, dance, and motocross, trained and taught by experienced coaches. Read more about 'Ako in Action - Inclusive Education'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Technology, Participating and Communicating; Posted 26 days ago By Olivia Graham

Learning Together

At times this is in the playground. Older students can often be seen helping junior students on the playground equipment, involving them in games and even leading activities. Read more about 'Learning Together'...

Posted in Deputy-Principal; Tagged English, Health and Physical Education, Participating and Contributing, Using Language Symbols and Text, Managing Self; Posted 27 days ago By Jenna Foley

The power of words, balance and daring

Our inquiry focuses on oral language, vocabulary extension and descriptive writing. As part of this inquiry we were also exploring and sharing ideas about relationships with other people so the... Read more about 'The power of words, balance and daring'...

Posted in Te Huka; Tagged English, Using Language Symbols and Text, Managing Self, Participating and Contributing, Relating to Others, Health and Physical Education; Posted 40 days ago By Fiona Griffin, Kylie Parkes, Leanne Jackson, Sue Green, Suzanne Flowers, Taupō Library and Tauhara Gymnastics Centre and Tracey O'Sullivan

Interesting and Energetic

Our inquiry focus is around oral language, vocabulary extension and writing. The Ohaaki team has also integrated a teamwork and cooperative game physical education focus into our inquiry. Read more about 'Interesting and Energetic'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged English, Health and Physical Education; Posted 54 days ago By Sara Sprague

Compliment Clouds

A kind word is free, easy to give and everybody has something to offer. Read more about 'Compliment Clouds'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Health and Physical Education, Relating to Others; Posted 2 months ago By blogs.glowscotland.org.uk sparklers.org.nz and Sara Sprague

Reflecting on Swimming Skills

The best thing is that swimming is fun Read more about 'Reflecting on Swimming Skills'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Health and Physical Education; Posted 3 months ago By A C Baths Swim School, Contact Energy, Nimon Buses, Ohaaki team and Sara Sprague

WOF (Writing or Fitness?)

As writing is a whole-school goal this year, teachers are looking for ways to give students multiple exposures to new skills. This means practising new learning in different ways. Read more about 'WOF (Writing or Fitness?)'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged English, Health and Physical Education, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 3 months ago By Miss Kearney and Olivia Graham

Balloon Tennis

They play balloon tennis. That’s what they do. Read more about 'Balloon Tennis'...

Posted in Te Huka; Tagged Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Participating and Contributing, Relationships With Others, Thinking, Problem Solving; Posted 4 months ago By Leanne Jackson

Parenting- the hardest job in the world

Mum timeDad timeIt is easy to compare our parenting style and our children’s behaviour with others.As parents, we so often second guess the decisions and actions we make as we... Read more about 'Parenting- the hardest job in the world'...

Posted in SENCO; Tagged Health and Physical Education, Managing Self, Relating to Others; Posted 4 months ago By Claire Smith