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...
by Claire Howison | Jul 26, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
To make the most of my commute I have been listening to podcasts and audiobooks. This week I have revisited the work of Dr Carol Dweck and mindsets. This has been interesting to reflect on in my role as a school leader and as a parent. Dr Dweck’s key ideas...
by Claire Howison | Jul 2, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
As you are aware, your child’s learning is shared through the digital platform of Hero. Over the term, teachers have been posting comments in our areas of caring, curious and capable. Most recently the comments have focussed on the capabilities of your child as a...
by Claire Howison | May 22, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
Ararira Springs Primary is an enviro school within an enviro town. One of our enviro leaders has just implemented an enviro scheme to help both the environment and disadvantaged people with disabilities. We are collecting bread bag tags which will be melted down to...
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