Constructing our mangonels

This week in Room 5 we have worked hard to construct our mangonels with our buddies. We are building them as part of our inquiry topic on Simple Machines. Our syndicate is having a challenge to see who can design a mangonel that fires a marshmallow the furthest. Sally has been very impressed by the way we have co-operated together and done a lot of problem solving. We were very thankful for the support that we had from Pete, Rebecca, Huup, Martin and two Nelson College boys whilst constructing them. We can't wait to see which are the top three mangonels from our class that get selected to go through to the Kahikatea final!

Dance

This term we have been learning about dance. As our inquiry topic is all about simple machines our dance unit also had this theme.  Below is a dance created by Ed, Jasper, Paige and Grace.  To see more check out the individual children's blogs.

A&P Show

Today we had lots of fun making creations to enter in the Nelson A&P Show.  In the Kahikatea Syndicate we entered the decorated biscuit category and the Fruit and Vegetable Novelty.  Check out the creations below.

A&P Show 2013 on PhotoPeach

 

Camp by Jessie

On Monday we went to Bridge Valley it was AWESOME. I went kayaking and jumped off the aqua trampoline. I made damper for the first time,the damper was really yummy.

Jessies slidshow

My highlight was cooking damper and making a real fire. I  Something I found interesting was that they had a water slide.

Check out more photos from camp on our class Facebook Page

Technology challenge with our little buddies

Today we had lots of fun doing a technology challenge with our little buddies from Room 10.  Tracy and Sally gave us newspaper, masking tape, a cup and a marble.  We had to make the tallest tower possible to hold up the cup and marble.  Sally didn't think the winner tower of Jasper, Austin and Arlo's would work, but somehow they managed to make it strong and balance.

Final Reminders for Camp

Hi there,

Please find below the final reminders for camp.

Requirement List for Overnight Camp

Your child will need the following:

            Morning tea and lunch for day 1

         Cuddly toy,

            2 or 3 changes of clothes,

            Raincoat,

            Warm jersey/sweatshirt,

Sneakers or similar,

Sleeping bag, pillow, pyjamas,

Toothbrush, toothpaste,

2 towels, flannel, comb, soap

Swimsuit,

Small torch,

Plastic bag for wet clothes/flannel,

Sun hat and sun screen.

Transport to Camp

Please ensure you are at school by 8.55am on Monday.  Park on the courts in front of the main block.  On arrival at camp please go straight to the area outside the camp buildings and supervise your children.

Transport from Camp

Please ensure that you are at Bridge Valley by 12.45pm on Tuesday.  We will then head to Tahuna beach and park outside the playground.  Upon returning to school please park on the front courts outside the main block.  

Camp Concert

We will have a concert after dinner on camp night beginning at approximately 7.30pm. Whanau are most welcome to attend.  We are holding our heats today and items to be presented at camp will be chosen this afternoon.  If your child is chosen please ensure they include any props etc that they may need.

Sally

Calendar Art

Check out our amazing artwork.  Parents you can have these turned into beautiful calendars, diaries and cards and help fundraise for the school at the same time!  Order forms were sent home yesterday.

Stage One performance

This week a large portion of Room 5 students performed on Stage One in the choir as part of the Nelson Arts Festival. Check them out singing our school song Ki Runga Rawa - Aim High especially written by Kath Bee.

The Masked Parade

Yesterday the hours of hard work we had put into making our masks and practicing our dance moves all paid off. The final result of our Alice n Wonderland theme was amazing! From the cute little bunny rabbits of Kowhai, to the Cheshire Cats of Pohutakawa, Eat Me and Drink me from Te Pouahi, the shuffling cards from Totara and last but not least the Mad Hatters from Kahikatea. Seven Sharp from TV One were also at the Masked Parade. Check out our very own Charle being interviewed and Torfun from Totara. 

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Popping Party and MadHatters

In the last week of term we worked hard on two projects. We finally completed our masks for the Nelson Masked Parade. Our Madhatter hats look fabulous! We can't wait to see how the rest of our schools Alice in Wonderland theme comes together.

We also had a lot of fun writing popcorn poetry. Our poems were free verse poems which we all enjoyed writing. We think you should Pop on in to check them out!