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The Paparoa Table creates a dedicated space for small group teaching, bringing teachers and students together around a shared workspace. Seating up to six students around the outside edge with a central recess for the teacher or group leader, it supports guided reading, collaborative learning and hands-on classroom activities. An optional whiteboard surface creates an interactive space for shared problem-solving and brainstorming.
The Paparoa Table supports focused small group learning by bringing teachers and students together around a shared workspace. The curved tabletop and central recess make it easier for teachers to engage with every student, supporting discussion, observation and individual guidance throughout the group.
Suitable for primary classrooms and STEAM learning spaces, the table works equally well for guided reading, maths groups, collaborative projects and practical learning activities. An optional writable whiteboard surface turns the tabletop into an interactive space for brainstorming, planning and problem solving.
The Paparoa Table is available with either a laminate or writable whiteboard surface and a range of height options. Optional castors and height-adjustable legs provide additional flexibility where tables are regularly moved or shared between different year levels.
| Suitable for | Primary classrooms and STEAM learning spaces |
| Use | Guided reading, small group teaching and collaborative learning |
| Construction | 18 mm E0 MDF top with low pressure laminate (LPL) surface or optional writable whiteboard surface |
| Frame | 32 mm Silver Star powder-coated steel legs |
| Mobility | Optional castors |
| Origin | Designed and manufactured in New Zealand |
Dimensions
| Width | 1800mm |
| Depth | 1200mm |
Height Options
| Size | Height (mm) |
| Kneeling table | 400 |
| Size 2 | 455 |
| Size 3 | 525 |
| Size 4 | 590 |
| Size 5 | 660 |
| Size 6 | 730 |
| Size 7 | 810 |
| High table | 900 |
| Top | 18mm MDF core finished in low pressure laminate (LPL), with a Fog grey PVC edge |
| Whiteboard option | Writable whiteboard surface available in place of laminate |
| Legs | 32mm round legs in silver star powder-coated steel |
| Cleaning | Wipe laminate surfaces with a damp cloth. For whiteboard surfaces, clean with a damp cloth or liquid whiteboard cleaner, then rub with a dry cloth to restore brightness. Whiteboard performance may vary depending on the brand and quality of markers used. |
The Paparoa Table supports teacher-led small group learning by creating a shared workspace where students can actively participate while remaining within easy reach of the teacher. The central teacher position supports discussion, observation and individual guidance, making it easier to provide targeted instruction and respond to different learning needs. The optional writable whiteboard surface further encourages collaboration by allowing ideas, diagrams and working to be shared directly on the tabletop.
Key impacts
| Table (top and frame) | 10 years. Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to our Warranty Policy for full details. |
The Paparoa Table comes fully assembled and ready for use.
