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Talented teachers Sharon and Mele have created awesome woodwork project opportunities for the Piwakawaka children for our Friday collaborative play. This is stored in the garden area of the library and is a hive of activity on these days.

 

 

 

 

 

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Last term rooms 31 and 32 spent a day in our Ngahere - Native Bush - exploring and cooking up a big vegetable stew. Thanks to our parent helpers who supported on the day.

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Our Dance Stage is very popular at lunchtimes. Here is a short video clip of some of our children being active and having fun.