by Claire Howison | Feb 8, 2022 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter
When we meet families joining us at Ararira Springs we talk about a parents role as the first teachers of their children and how we want to embrace the fact that learning happens anywhere, anytime, and anyplace. We wanted to provide the opportunity for you to capture...
by Claire Howison | Mar 11, 2021 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
Let’s face it, we Cantabrians know that emergencies happen and we need to be prepared. I recently attended a superb workshop jointly run by the Ministry of Education and Police. This gave us the opportunity to fine-tune our plans and make a few changes. As a...
by Claire Howison | Mar 11, 2021 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
Learning to Manage Behaviour Behaviour, like all aspects of schooling, is something we all learn as we grow and mature. Just like learning to read and write, children develop behaviour skills at different times, based on their prior knowledge, experiences,...
by Claire Howison | Jul 29, 2020 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
Over the past few weeks, we have had the pleasure of working with teachers from the School for Young Writers. Teachers with a passion and love of literacy and writing are wonderful motivators for children learning to write well. Here are some snippets of their work....
by Claire Howison | Jul 29, 2020 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter
Coaching is a practice that is becoming more widespread at Ararira Springs – Te Puna o Ararira. It fits strongly with our core values of being caring, curious and capable. It is based on a respectful, non-judgemental relationship, the coach is open and curious,...
by Claire Howison | May 17, 2020 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
Wellbeing @ Ararira by Nicky and Hinehau The definition of Wellbeing we have adopted as a school is: Feeling good and functioning well. Why teach wellbeing? Wellbeing protects mental health and facilitates learning We have an increasing number of students suffering...
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