Amazing Astro-Physicist Squad

We have been learning about planets and the sun. Today we drew around our shadows to see the effect of the sun. We made some predictions about what we thought might happen when we went back 30 minutes later. We thought the shadows would get shorter, or longer, disappear or not change. This is what did happen;

Ukulele Club

Some of the amazing children in Pounamu (and Coronet and Hays) have been coming to Ukulele club run by Miss Tetli. Here is a video of the song we are learning.

NZ Playhouse - Puss in Boots: Pet Detective

On Thursday we were given the opportunity to enjoy a performance of Puss in Boots: Pet Detective. For many of the students, it was the first time they had seen a live show and subsequently they were very excited. Check out those faces of joy! The performers were full of energy and enthusiasm, and it was great fun to watch. 

The show had the moral, 'Don't judge a book by its cover' and there was a clear message of giving people a chance, which ties in nicely to what we are working on over the next few weeks - empathy. To collaborate we need to show that we understand what it feels like to be a part of a group and to understand how people feel if they are not included. What a great way to introduce the new topic! :)

What lives in the sea? A Squid

Mrs Snow taught us how to dissect a squid and make observations like a scientist would. We were also curious and came up with lots of wonderings.