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...
by Claire Howison | May 11, 2019 | Newsletter, Parent Information
On Friday Kaunuku 6 headed to the Port Hills to take on a William Pike Challenge with Ara students training as Outdoor Education Facilitators. We left school at 8 am to meet on the Summit Road. After a safety briefing and getting kitted with harnesses and helmets we...
by Claire Howison | May 7, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
Tēnā koe, Ararira Springs has joined the Pink Shirt Day movement to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying! On Friday 17th May, we’re pinking out the school to show our commitment to creating an environment that is...
by Claire Howison | Apr 1, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
This year I have the opportunity to be involved in the Springboard Trust Strategic Leadership for Principals Programme. This is well timed as we build on the work from our establishment year. The Establishment Board did a stellar job of liaising with the community and...
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