Surrounding our Ngaio
The Year 4 students had a wonderful time out with Whale Watch Kaikoura early this week.
The students reflections:
James – it was very cool and I hope that I can go again. I learnt how many different species of whales.
Natalia – It was exciting, I enjoyed it. I learnt how far the whales dived. Thank you.
Hannah – I learnt how deep the ocean floor was from the boat. I learnt about the different whale names. I loved the trip. Thank you Whale Watch Kaikoura.
Allie – I learnt that the whales dive down to the canyon. I loved it, it was fun. Thank you Whale Watch Kaikoura.
On 4th of May 2010 we collected all the rubbish from the bins and school grounds. We found that there was more non-recycled rubbish than we had expected. This consisted of chip packets, muesli bar wrappers and glad wrap. We want to reduce the non-recycled rubbish by encouraging you to use reuseable containers, food wrap and or snaplock bags.
by Zoe
Non-recycable lunch box
Recyclable lunch box
The squadron leaders spent time sharing stories about the make-up of the Iroquois and expeditions they’ve been involved with while calling into school.
The students were totally in awe of the size and sounds the Iroquois makes.
We thank the team from Ohaka for calling in and hope to see them back real soon.
On 1 December the Year 4,5 & 6’s set off for camp. Our first stop was Smiths Farm Park, Link water. We went for a couple of walks. One to Davies Bay and one to a water fall. The waterfall walk was steep and slippery. We managed to do it and it was worth it because the waterfall was beautiful.
On Dec 2 we went to Bridge Valley, Wakefield, Nelson. We went on a water slide, low ropes, orienteering, cooking damper and flying fox which went across a lake, the parents had a go at it too! There was a huge tramp in the water with a pillow next to it. We all had a go jumping on it. Before we left we did an Iron Man. There were 2 different groups that were versing each other with different activities. Hannah’s team won. For the prize we got a really crazy ride on a jeep. We went on angles and in ditches and going up hills. It was scary and fun at the same time. It was great.
It was a great experience.
by Maddison Haring
Last night, 18 November, we had our Learning Celebration at Donegal House and it started at 6pm.
We started out with some awesome chicken jokes. Hannah S shared her learning by talking about the amazing Hutton Shearwaters. She presented $65 to the Shearwater Trust. We watched the some fascinating chicken videos like Chuck the Chicken Cooking Show, Incubators imovie, Bock bock news and coop building news. Rebecca shared her learning about bellbirds and she handed out some brochures. Neroli then explained how a gas fridge works. Lacey showed us her new invention, an amazing measuring device to measure butterfish, paua, female and male crayfish tails. We finished with the chicken dance.
The whole thing was terribly exciting and very succsessful.
by Neroli and Jennifer
