Lighting Up Science

Inquiry for Term 3 is called ‘Phunky Physics’ and the rationale is to predict, observe, and explain everyday examples of scientific phenomena. Read more about 'Lighting Up Science'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged Science, English, Mathematics, The Arts, Thinking, Managing Self, Relating to Others, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 24 days ago By Clara Loughin

Becoming a MathsMatters Whiz

Wairakei Primary School supports a group of selected up and coming Year 5 and Year 6 mathematical experts in a 7-8 week training programme to compete in the local contest, MathsMatters. Read more about 'Becoming a MathsMatters Whiz'...

Posted in Principal; Tagged Mathematics, Event; Posted 25 days ago By Paula Farquhar

Physics Fun

Physics teaches people to accept reality with awe and admiration, not to mention the amazement and joy that comes with it - Lise Meitner (Austrian-Swedish physicist). Read more about 'Physics Fun'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged Mathematics, English, Science, Thinking, Participating and Contributing, Relating to Others; Posted 41 days ago By Melissa Isaacson

Learn it Prove it

Room 9 students have been learning to use all opportunities that present themselves, some students have managed to use these past two weeks to teach small groups of children skills... Read more about 'Learn it Prove it'...

Posted in Aratiatia; Tagged Science, English, Mathematics, Relating to Others, Using language symbols and text, Managing Self, Thinking, Participating and Contributing; Posted 48 days ago By Angel Chauval

Matariki 2020

Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti Read more about 'Matariki 2020'...

Tagged Learning Languages, The Arts, Mathematics, Thinking, Using Language Symbols and Text, Managing Self, Participating and Contributing; Posted 52 days ago By Margo Clark

Patterns All Around Us

Patterns are all around us. As a teacher I find peace and wonder in the patterns I notice in nature when I am out walking. Read more about 'Patterns All Around Us'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Mathematics, Thinking, Using language symbols and text; Posted 53 days ago By Paul Morehu

Shining Stars

First, we learned what a sequence is and then how to continue on that sequence repeatedly to make a pattern. Read more about 'Shining Stars'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Mathematics, Thinking, Relating to Others, Managing Self; Posted 56 days ago By Rebecca Partridge

Matariki Integration

Things grow stronger when you integrate. Read more about 'Matariki Integration'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged Mathematics, English, Technology, Science, Thinking, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 56 days ago By Melissa Isaacson

Tamarereti’s Journey

Baylee Read more about 'Tamarereti’s Journey'...

Posted in Aratiatia; Tagged Mathematics, Thinking, Using Language Symbols and Text, Participating and Contributing; Posted 2 months ago By Sara Sprague

Cherry Blossom Trees

I wanted to put stars in the night sky. Kora Read more about 'Cherry Blossom Trees'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged Mathematics, The Arts, Participating and Contributing, Thinking, Managing Self, Relating to Others; Posted 2 months ago By Jessica Wilson