Cave Trip

We went to visit the Ngarua Caves on top of Takaka Hill to conclude our Science unit on Sound.
Inside the caves it was kind of scary. The lady turned of all the lights and it was very DARK and we could not see any thing at all.
We got to hold some moa bones. They think that the moas fell down a sink hole and into the cave and then they were trapped inside. It was about 160 years ago when the cave was first discovered, some people have left their signatures on the cave walls.

Here are some of the room 7 pupils getting ready to go into the caves. A lady called Janet told us a bit about the caves before we went inside. We had to climb up a ladder to get out of the caves. When we got out it was so bright and it was hard to open up our eyes! We all had to wear these hard hats to protect our heads inside the caves as some of the stalagtites are very sharp and pointy.

We learnt that stalagtites are the ones that come down from the roof and stalagmites are the ones that form up form the bottom. It takes a stalagtite 80years to grow only 2.5cm! That is VERY slow growing.

By Eva, Ellen and Bailey

Makos visit

On Thursday these Makos players came to our school to play a game of rippa rugby with some of our pupils. They also signed autographs and talked to us about their rugby careers. Some people won posters and Sean won a Makos t-shirt.
Ben Franks is on the right of the photo and he has played for the Crusaders as well. Mark Bright is on the left.
The Makos played their last home game on Saturday in Blenheim.

Talent Quest

This is Luken and his mystery date...I wonder who it could be??
They won the entertainment award for their very funny skit on stage....well done guys, you had us all in stitches!
On Friday 12th September our school held a TALENT QUEST. My group did a dance called "I believe" and we came 3rd in the group dance competition . We had to audition in the hall during the term and Mrs W-A decided which performers went through to the final. Me, Paige, Laiana and Jahmalaki are on stage dancing in this photo.

By Macey

Pet Rocks

For Privilege last week we made these cute pet rocks. Miss R brought some rocks to school from her garden. First we painted them all white so that the colours would stand out better. After the first coat dried we then created our pictures. Most people drew faces, some people drew butterflies and one person created a monster!
Unfortunately we didn't have time to varnish them. Varnish helps to protect the paint and makes the colours more vibrant.
Pet rocks are so easy to make - you can easily make them at home. All you need is some paints, a paintbrush, some varnish, your imagination and of course....A ROCK!!

Colgate Smiles

This week we have been learning about how to keep our teeth healthy. Since Monday Rm 7 has been brushing their teeth every day at 1:30 PM. Everyone has their own tooth brush and toothpaste in their desk.
We got to pick our own coloured brush. We know to brush at least twice a day and to limit the amount of sugary snacks we eat. Don't forget to brush your tongue as well as your pearly whites!

by Lyric, Sam B and Jahmalaki

Cute bunnies

On Wednesday Sam S's mum brought along some baby bunnies to school and there are 5 of them. This is Fizzy. Fizzy is sitting on Ashlie's shoulder.The others are called Bubbles, Bobo, Angel and Puddles. All of our class got to hold the baby rabbits. Sam said that she is going give them all away to people in room 7- mostly her friends at school. They were born 2 weeks ago so they need to be a bit older yet before they can be given away. They drink mainly milk but sometimes they drink a little bit of water. They sleep in a box with a some hay and sometimes they sleep in the hutch with their mum called Poppy.
They are very cute and cuddly!

by Ellen and Sam S

Daffodil Day

On Friday 29th August it was Daffodil Day in NZ. This is when we raise money for the cancer society so that they can try and find a cure for cancer. Mrs Classen drew this picture of a giant daffodil and put it next to the office. People placed a gold coin on the picture- this is called a coin trail. For a gold coin, children received a special daffodil tattoo that they could then put on their arms or face if they wanted to. Our school raised $265 for the cancer society this year which is a fantastic effort. Thankyou to everyone who donated a gold coin!