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How Lucky Can You Be?

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2023 Athletics Champions Achieve Three in a Row

The pathway for success started with athletics training sessions in Term 3, leading up to the Wairakei Primary School Athletics Day. For some, that da…

Shot Put

Primary school athletics days bring back memories for everyone.

We all had our favourite and our loathed events - shot put was one of my favourites.

Cross Country 2023

he 2023 Wairakei Primary School Cross Country was a huge success.

Let’s Get Physical, Physical

Rain lashes our classroom windows. Inside sixteen five-year olds are getting fractious as they try their best to listen to their teacher. What is a te…

Jumping Fun: Paper, Scissors, Rock

Room 16 got introduced to an exciting version of "Paper, Scissors, Rock" that adds an extra layer of active engagement. Students jumping inside hoops,…

Reaching Peak Strength

Two groups of Year 4-6 students were put through their paces by Aaron from Peak Strength. Using a variety of game and weight based strength exercises,…

Keeping Ourselves Safe

Keeping Ourselves Safe is a programme devised by the New Zealand Police. The learning activities are designed to help children keep safe when they mix…

Exploring Māori Tikanga and the of Gifting Pounamu

Pounamu holds a special place in Māori culture, symbolising the connections between people, their ancestors, and the land. To make the learning experi…

Blazing Brilliance

Knowing what to do in a fire is an important life skill that could just save a life. The Firewise programme is a key resource to teach students about …

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