Year 5 & 6 Interschool Final Games

 Yesterday our 3 year 5 & 6 interschool teams played their final games at Saint Jospeh's School New Plymouth. All 3 teams finished as 'runners up' in the competition after three very close games. It was a pleasure to watch all three games - the level of skills the team members displayed was amazing. Well done to everyone involved.

People Savers Course

Room 7 students were lucky enough to have Nicki along from the Red Cross to guide them through the People Savers course. The DRS ABC was emphasised throughout the day and students learnt about the importance of tilting an unconscious person's head back to ensure their air way is unblocked.
At all times students need to consider their own safety.

Measuring angles using a protractor

If you are unsure how to use a protractor watch this Maths Antics video to help with your understanding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n3KZR1DSEo

Science in Room 7

Room 7 students soaked an egg in vinegar for 3 days. They discovered the acid in the vinegar reacted with the calcium in the egg shell. This reaction created carbon bubbles. After 3 days, the egg shell had almost completely dissolved. Now we have the 'shell-less' egg soaking in a sugar solution. What will happen we wonder?

Year 5 & 6 Interschool Semi-finals competition

 The Year 5 & 6 interschool teams proudly represented their school today with the netball A team playing against Puketapu, the football team playing against Waitara East and the rugby team playing against Inglewood.
All students played their absolute best and all three teams came away with a win.
Finals here we come!

Leisure Focus - Creating Board Games

The Year 5 & 6 team had a great afternoon yesterday playing their games that they had created. Some students made up indoor games while others created outdoor games. All agreed it was a fun afternoon and they enjoyed the wide range of games. A great way to finish our study on the importance of leisure and pleasure in our lives.

Govett Brewster Art Gallery

 Room 7 students were fortunate enough to attend a session at the art gallery to learn about the history of film animation. Len Lye used pictures to make early movies. We had a look at old film strips and had a go at creating our own art to put inside a zoetrope. It was a great session which involved lots of hands on learning. A big thank you to our parent helpers and to Chris who ran the session.