Pod 4 Students Shine on the Track

Kelly & Lucas

The whole school watches the prize giving.

Breanna was placed 2nd in the cross-country at the end of last term.

Well done Isabella. 

Grayson, Cobi & Josh

Grayson & Cobi again!

The boys!

Josh won lots and was champion for his age group

What? Another placing Isabella.  Shame about your broken collarbone and not being able to go to Central Otago Sports Day.

Well done.  The same faces appear in the line up!

Go you good things!

Connor & Kalan

What another one!

Josh & Isabella were champions for their age group.  Well done!

Kelly was first in the 7 year old sprint.  Go Kelly!

It's Panto Time!

We are nearly there - rehearsal, rehearsal rehearsal!

Daniel's Homefun

Daniel made a pyramid for his homefun.  Everyone was excited today when he shared it with us. We know about the properties of a pyramid from our maths earlier this term.   Great job!

Great job Daniel.

Properties of a Pyramid It has 5 Faces The 4 Side Faces are Triangles The Base is a Square It has 5 Vertices (corner points) It has 8 Edges

The Mummification Process

Mummifying a Teddy Bear!

Today Markus, our student, took a lesson on the mummification process.  He got an old teddy bear from Waste Busters and added pretend organs into its body.  We watched as he took us through the process of mummifying a body.  We did the embalming process then the wrapping process.  Here is a picture of the finished mummy!

The Mummified Pooh Bear!

Skool Bo

Click on the image above to access this programme or down load either the PC or Mac version for your home computer.  Follow the instructions on the letter we sent home which had a password attached. If the children change their password, please get them to record it somewhere.  Teachers can access these if you get stuck.  If you cant't find your letter, there is a parent guide in the download section.

Milly's New Calf

Milly's cow Rose Bud calved yesterday. A wee Jersey bull calf. Mark, Milly's Dad is going to bring it to school in December .

Jackson's Ducklings Visit Rooms 15 & 16

Social Structure in Ancient Egypt

We found this very interesting and after we finished we got to decide on what class we would have liked to have been born into.  We used the knowledge we gained from books and the powerpoint to back up our thinking.

Mummifying a Chicken

As part of our learning on Ancient Egypt we have been looking at the process of making a mummy, so decided to mummify a chicken.

First we mixed salt and baking soda in a bucket.

Next we washed the chicken and dried it throughly (inside and out).

Then we wiped the chicken with Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol (this prevents the growth of bacteria)

After that we filled the inside of the chicken with the salt and baking soda mixture, then placed the chicken into a large container, completely covering it with the mixture.  

                                       

This will now be left (like preparing a mummy) for 40 days.  Over this time we will need to change the salt and baking soda mixture.

Keep an eye out for further updates and observations of our mummified chicken.

Science Road Show on PhotoPeach

Science Road Show Visit

Rakau

This term in Maori we learning to use rakau (shorts sticks).  We hold a rakau in each hand and sit facing a partner.  We then pass and catch the rakau (without dropping them) with our partner to the waiata 'E Papa Waiari'.  As well as being a lot of fun, it also helps to improve hand eye
 co-ordination.

E Papa Wairi & Ti Rakau (Maori Stick Game)

Ti rakau involves rhythmically tapping and throwing sticks. If not being performed as a performance, the aim is to keep going without dropping the sticks. We are learning to master the the protocols and actions needed to play this game. Players form 2 rows facing each other and throw and catch rakau ( sticks) in time to a chant. Traditionally, this game was played by both males and females. Ti rakau helped develop the speed of hand-eye co-ordination of the warriors. The words and music are below, for you to practise at home. Watch the other two videos as they might help for this weeks session.

Exploring Reflection: Lines of Symmetry