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Matisse
Over the period of a few days I had the opportunity to work in a Year 1-2 class, a Year 3-4 class and a Year 5-6 class. I chose Matisse as the integra…
2022 MERC Taupō Camp
Our Year 6 students challenged themselves to brave the weather and explore what is in our backyard for the annual Year 6 Camp. We changed things up th…
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Six Bricks
A group of teachers sit nervously waiting for the Six Bricks - professional learning to start. Sitting in front of us are six different coloured Dupl…
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Animal Battle Bots
Most animals living on earth are hunted by predators, and many species have developed defence mechanisms. Students learned about different types of de…
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Developing Independence at School
Developing personal independence at school is important for students. Team Poihipi implements the ‘Independent Learner Licence – Level 1’ to encourage…
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Taking Pride in PE
Pride is our POWER value that is about trying your best and celebrating your successes. You may not always do as well as you hope. Sometimes though, i…
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Catapulting into Learning
Beginning with an exploration into how forces makes things move, we had some fascinating conversations and thought-provoking statements during discuss…
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Leading the Way
Student leadership is fostered and developed across a variety of different contexts. Our students are always eager to be a part of these leadership op…
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Chromebook POWER
Students have become acquainted with new class members, new routines and, for many, a brand-new teacher as well as brand-new Chrome books. The Kiwi re…
Vision and Mission
Wairakei Power Station was commissioned in 1958 and Wairakei Primary School followed not long after on September 7, 1959. Our school history and cultu…
