Monday, January 27, 2020
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Army Man Launcher``
Your Challenge
To launch an Army Man as far as you can using the materials provided
Materials
One paper cup
6 Ice block sticks
2 Rubber bands
One Army Man
Tape
Spoon
String (60 cm)
Here is what we built
Swimming Term 3 and 4
Next week is Week nine and that means we are starting swimming. We will be swimming for the next 10 weeks, until Week 8, Term 4. Our Swimming groups are either on a Monday or Tuesday. These are early groupings and may change in the first few weeks of swimming.
Click here to see groups
This list will be updated when changes are made so please keep checking it.
Click here to see groups
This list will be updated when changes are made so please keep checking it.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Today we had a visit from Horizons
Today we had a visit from Sarah from Horizons. She talked with us about the impact we are having on our waterways.
We talked about run off from farms and urban runoff. Did you know that the water that goes down our storm water drains goes straight into our waterways and into our river? We talked about stopping rubbish going down drains and reducing the amount of sediment and other pollution that goes down the drains. Washing our cars on the grass instead of the concrete can help this.
Sarah bought a model that showed us run off both on farms and in towns. Farmers are planting trees and putting up fences to help combat the runoff on farms.
We looked at maps of our catchment and maps of the sewer and storm water pipes that cover our city.
Please talk with your child about what they learnt about through this experience.
We talked about run off from farms and urban runoff. Did you know that the water that goes down our storm water drains goes straight into our waterways and into our river? We talked about stopping rubbish going down drains and reducing the amount of sediment and other pollution that goes down the drains. Washing our cars on the grass instead of the concrete can help this.
Sarah bought a model that showed us run off both on farms and in towns. Farmers are planting trees and putting up fences to help combat the runoff on farms.
We looked at maps of our catchment and maps of the sewer and storm water pipes that cover our city.
Please talk with your child about what they learnt about through this experience.
Upcoming farm visit
Farm Visit
Dear parents and whanau,
This term as part of our Inquiry theme “Our Water” Puawaitanga team are going to visit a dairy farm in Linton, on Tuesday 10th September. We will be looking at what dairy farmers are doing on their farms to reduce the impact farmers have on waterways. We will be looking at the planting of trees and fencing that many farmers are doing to help reduce their impact. Prior to this trip, we will also be talking to a representative from Fonterra. While on the farm, we will get to see day-to-day life on the farm, in particular calves who are being born at this time.
This is a regular school day and part of our EOTC (Education outside the classroom) programme. Attendance is expected.
Rooms 10 and 11 - Leaving school by bus at 9am and returning at 1 pm
Rooms 13 and 14 - Leaving school by bus at 11 am and returning at 2:30 pm
Students will need:
Warm clothing - Children may also be exposed to the wind and sun, so please come prepared for any type of weather (layered clothing). A raincoat, a warm hat and sun protection.
Suitable covered shoes/Gumboots
Drink bottles
Lunch (No lunch orders to purchased on this day)
Change of clothes/shoes
For this excursion to go ahead, we need parent support. We require parent support to join us on the bus and then supervise a small group while touring the farm. Please indicate on the form below whether or not you are able to help us.
If there are any concerns or questions please contact your child’s classroom teacher or the Puawaitanga team leader, Chris McKeever.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Please fill out the permission form that your child has bought home this week.
Dear parents and whanau,
This term as part of our Inquiry theme “Our Water” Puawaitanga team are going to visit a dairy farm in Linton, on Tuesday 10th September. We will be looking at what dairy farmers are doing on their farms to reduce the impact farmers have on waterways. We will be looking at the planting of trees and fencing that many farmers are doing to help reduce their impact. Prior to this trip, we will also be talking to a representative from Fonterra. While on the farm, we will get to see day-to-day life on the farm, in particular calves who are being born at this time.
This is a regular school day and part of our EOTC (Education outside the classroom) programme. Attendance is expected.
Rooms 10 and 11 - Leaving school by bus at 9am and returning at 1 pm
Rooms 13 and 14 - Leaving school by bus at 11 am and returning at 2:30 pm
Students will need:
Warm clothing - Children may also be exposed to the wind and sun, so please come prepared for any type of weather (layered clothing). A raincoat, a warm hat and sun protection.
Suitable covered shoes/Gumboots
Drink bottles
Lunch (No lunch orders to purchased on this day)
Change of clothes/shoes
For this excursion to go ahead, we need parent support. We require parent support to join us on the bus and then supervise a small group while touring the farm. Please indicate on the form below whether or not you are able to help us.
If there are any concerns or questions please contact your child’s classroom teacher or the Puawaitanga team leader, Chris McKeever.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Please fill out the permission form that your child has bought home this week.
New date for trip to Manawatu River
Unfortunately last week our trip to the Manawatu River for water testing was postponed due to the weather. We have been lucky enough to get another date with Horizons. We will now be going on Monday the 23rd of September. We will still need at least 4 parents to join us for this trip to go ahead. If you are interested in joining us, please contact your classroom teacher. Thank you to the parents who have already offered.
Monday the 23rd of September. 8:50am - 1 pm - Room 14
Monday the 23rd of September. 10:50am - 2:30 pm - Room 11
Students will need:
Warm clothing - Children may also be exposed to the wind and sun, so please come prepared for any type of weather (layered clothing). A raincoat, a warm hat, and sun protection.
Suitable covered shoes/Gumboots
Drink bottles - There will be nowhere available to refill drink bottles so bringing a full water bottle is important
Lunch (No lunch orders to purchased on this day)
Change of clothes/shoes and a towel.
If there are any concerns or questions please contact your child’s classroom teacher or the Puawaitanga team leader, Chris McKeever.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Straw Bridges
Team Work
Never give up
Make the world a better place for everyone
Don’t give up on your dreams
Use your grit
Work together
Have fun
Stay positive
The Challenge
- Design a bridge that will hold a cup filled with rice
- You CAN NOT tape the legs to the floor
- You must only use the materials provided
- Work as a TEAM to complete the challenge
Materials:
- 10 straws
- Tape (1 meter)
- Tape (1 meter)
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