New Zealand Minibeasts

Before we head off on our trip to the beautiful Waitakere Forest, we thought we better find out about some of the animals we would see.

No, the big mammals for us but the tiny invertebrates. The most fascinating New Zealand native we researched was the weta.

We are hoping to see some real ones when we go on our trip!

Have a look at what some of our boys have been working on using the iPads.

Kace's work

Naman's work

Samson's work

Sustainability - Aleluia

 

The children have been working on the iPads to display their knowledge about this half term's topic of Sustainability. They used the app Strip Designer to create factual poster pages.  

 

Check out some of their work below.

 

Sustainable living is very important.

We have solar panels at school which help PCS be a little bit more sustainable

To make lots of electricity, power companies create wind farms with dozens of huge wind turbines

Volcanoes and geysers are examples of geothermal energy

Hydropower is not a new thing - it has been used to grind corn for thousands of years

Term 2 and Te Whare Ako

Where did our classroom go? One day it was in on spot and the next another!

During the holiday, our classroom was moved and relocated next to the fitness trail. This will be the new home of the classroom of Room 18 (and Room 16) until this time next year, while the upgrade to a Modern Learning Environment is happening in our school. We are officially a construction site.

However, you may have noticed that the children of Room 18 are not in our relocated classroom but are currently to be found working, just as hard as ever, in Te Whare Ako.

We are patiently waiting while our classroom is installed with electricity, internet and fitted with a new deck and ramp. As you can see by walking past, the workmen ar busy with their nail guns and skill saws making it so we can actually get in the door and will have somewhere to sit at lunch time.

We are having to be super organised and considerate because Te Whare Ako is a learning hub and not a classroom, which means that compared to our usual space, it feels like we are working in a shoe box.

This is a huge challenge for us but it is only until next Friday (all going to plan) and anyways, who doesn't love an adventure?

A little maths for your Tuesday

Completely mesmerising....

Home Learning Wk8

Start a Kindness Ripple
The ripple effect starts with one. One person to hold open a door. One person to leave a note with a compliment. One person to write a thank you letter. One person to be a spark of kindness when another really needs it.

Here are a few ways you can start a kindness ripple:
        Help around the house buy folding dry washing, taking out the rubbish, watering the garden or indoor plants. cleaning the bathroom sink or wiping down kitchen the benches
Play with a younger child after school or in the playground
Help another child and encourage them to do their best, especially when they are struggling with something
Invite someone different to eat lunch or play with you
Write someone a note of appreciation
Pick up rubbish on the road or around school

Why kindness? Scientific studies have shown that random acts of kindness are good for you! They improve your life satisfaction by increasing your sense of belonging and self-worth, and they improve your health by decreasing your anxiety, depression and blood pressure.
 And here’s the best part: these benefits apply to the giver of kindness, the recipient of kindness, and anyone who witnesses the act! Every act improves the lives of at least three people.

Puzzle Time: Funky 15
For this puzzle it is a good idea to have a set of 0 to 9 cards. If you haven't got any don't worry - just jot down the numbers 0 to 9 on a piece of paper and cut them out, or use the numbers below.
Use 3 cards to make a total of 15.
How many ways are there of making 15 by adding three cards?
Don't forget to use the zero card!








Road Safety Crossword
2 - Stop, look, listen and _______
5 - These are used to alert others that you are nearby when riding a bicycle.
6 - A place where students learn.
8 - Drivers find it harder to see you in the __________ so carry a bright umbrella.
9 - The person behind the steering wheel in a car.
12 - Seat belts are designed to keep these people safe in a car.
13 - This vehicle needs to be regularly serviced to ensure it is mechanically safe.
16 - In the bus, place your bag under this so others don’t trip over it.
17 - When the walk man is red you will need to _______ before crossing the road.
18 - Be seen - wear _______ clothing when on your bike.
19 - Buses and trains are examples of public forms of this.
Down:
1 - Increase your safety on this by having a light and reflectors.
3 - The edge of the footpath nearest the road. Stop here when waiting to cross the road.
4 - A person who travels from place to place on foot.
7 - Make sure that these are in good condition so your bike can stop quickly and safely.
10 - A special pet __________ can be used to stop your dog from being injured in a crash.
11 - This will protect you should you fall off your bike.
14 - These become slippery when wet so drivers need to take care.
15 - This pedestrian crossing has white stripes.
18 - The driver of this vehicle takes many children safely home from school each day.
20 - These lights have three colours - red, amber and green.