by Claire Howison | Jun 1, 2018 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
Conferences Rooms A and B at Lincoln University were humming on Wednesday night as our community came together for the first of many planned gatherings. The Establishment Board and leadership team shared the school’s journey and development to date. The content...
by Claire Howison | May 15, 2018 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
On Wednesday 30th May we are hosting our first gathering since the school zone has been published. We are excited to begin connecting with our community and creating the sense of belonging that exists in many established schools. Schools are amazing places. We have...
by Claire Howison | Apr 29, 2018 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
Recently I was lucky enough to listen to Lester Flockton talk about the development of the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC). This is a world class document, mandated in 2009, the same time as the National Standards. The effect of this was the NZC didn’t get the energy,...
by Claire Howison | Apr 4, 2018 | Curriculum, Parent Information
Work continues behind the scenes as we build our vision into a reality. We are using the work of Simon Sinek and Julia Atkin to guide our thinking, ensuring that our vision is reflected in the principles and practices we develop for Ararira Springs Primary. Every...
by Claire Howison | Mar 28, 2018 | Community, Design Build
The sun was shining this morning and it was a beautiful day to mark the first step on our building journey. Ararira Springs Primary – Te Puna o Ararira will be located at the corner of Southfield Drive and a continuation of Russ Drive. This morning a ceremony...
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