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 | Sep 26, 2019 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter
Earlier in the year we asked for feedback about homework or learning at home. This is an area of education that has certainly changed since we attended school. Research does not support learning at home whilst at primary school. It indicates a very minimal effect on...
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 | 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...
Recent Comments