Northbrook Waters Walk

A successful and fun day walking to Matawai Park for an easter hunt, rubbish pickup, games and lunch. Then on to North Brook Waters to meet with Parks Officer Dan who informed us about the area and answered lots of questions.

Dan talking to the students about the wildlife found in the area. Previously we stopped to look at harakeke and kanuka which grows along the edges of the lake.

One or two tired bods after walking to the park - little did they realise we still had to walk back to school which would test the patience of a few.

A bit hard to see but a pukeko on the left (yes they can swim) visiting a swan who has made a nest on a small island in the middle of the lake.

Modern Technology

These spheroid balls which Leanne has introduced to our year 6 group have been an absolute hit. The class are learning to code the movement of the sphero, and learning some very practical uses of coding.

We are seeing some real engagement from the students, and they are like sponges when it comes to learning anything new that involves technology. Great thing is, this does require a level of reading skill, numeracy knowledge and teaches science skills as well (mainly physics), so lots of learning going on.

Tennis Skills

This morning was lawn bowls and this afternoon tennis skills. It has been a few full on days of juggling sport lessons and class lessons.

A few hand eye coordination activities before they are let loose with a tennis racket.

Working on our listening skills.

Turbo Touch

Warming up to play turbo touch by playing monkeys and monsters. Our second lesson on the skills needed to play this exciting adaptation of touch. Logan has been putting the kids through their paces in this five lesson module.