Science Box Experiments

It's not every day you have a scientist visits your class. An actual scientist in an actual white lab coat!
Shalini Guleria from Waikato University brought along a science box with different experiments for us to try. She talked about her job as a scientist before we conducted the experiments in groups.
One experiment used a balloon to bend the flow of water from a tap. Another used a magnet to magnetize a nail and pick up other metal objects. She also showed us an empty aluminium can trick and how to balance it on its edge. Cool as!
We are buzzing about science experiments and would love to do some more. Thanks Shalini!

Pirongia Forest Park Lodge Camp

It was a fantastic camp! The weather treated us so kindly and the activities were a blast!
The view from Ruapane (723m) was incredible!
The tramp really challenged some of us and we had to show resilience and perseverance.
The flying fox was a thrilling ride. We whizzed across the valley with the ferns and bush flying by.
The climbing wall also challenged us and many of us made it to the top!
Top team on the final day was all about teamwork and co-operation. The water fight at the end helped cool us down.
All up, camp at Pirongia was a blast :)

Cycling NZ Sessions

What a great time we had learning skills on our bicycles with the help of Cycling NZ.
Some of the activities included riding along a narrow strip, holding out our hand to high five a partner and the slow race.
On Friday evening, some of us were able to use our skills at the school roller disco.