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 Claire Howison | Sep 10, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter
Brené Brown’s most recent book, ‘Dare to Lead’ follows her phenomenal TED Talk success. Her talk on the power of vulnerability is one of the most-watched TED Talks and if you are a Netflix subscriber, her documentary is also worth viewing. In a...
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 | Jul 2, 2019 | Community, Newsletter
Friday was a magical evening at Ararira Springs with lanterns lit, braziers burning and sausages sizzling. Whanau gathered to celebrate Matariki as a time of celebration and reflection. Children had spent time during the day preparing vegetable soup for our guests....
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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