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...
by Donna Frame | Dec 2, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
Digital Safety Digital technology is part of our lives and also part of our children’s world. Navigating this can be a challenge for parents, so earlier this term we had Sandra from Mana Ake run a workshop on Digital Safety in the home, which was well-received. I...
by Donna Frame | Oct 12, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
Play according to Albert Einstein, is the highest form of research in which children can build a foundation for a lifetime of learning. So it is no coincidence that it is part of learning at Ararira Springs Primary, Play is integral to our programmes, supporting...
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