Geometry Race

This term we inquired into Geometry. We swapped classes for maths and learnt about transformation, mapping/direction and shape. After learning about these aspects of geometry we were put into teams for the 'Amazing Geometry Race'. To win the race we had to work as a team to complete a four geometry activities.

DARE Fun Day

Yesterday was our DARE Fun Day. This day was a celebration of our learning during our DARE unit with Constable Greer and a really fun way to finish the term. The day started with a great demonstration from two members of the Police Dog Team. We then hopped on the bus and headed to Dunedin for an action packed day during which we went to the Action Games Indoor Centre and Lazer Force. We had an awesome day!

Room 1s Assembly

Friday 8 August was our turn to organise the school assembly. During our assembly we dramatised our version of the Saddle Hill legend and shared a poem, artwork, and our historical items. Everything ran very smoothly and we are very proud of our efforts.

Jump Rope for Heart Day

Yesterday Tim,Libby,Holly and my self attended a day at the Edgar Center hosted by the Heart Foundation.

World champion Peter Nestler from America taught us all to skip many different ways. We learn't backwards cris cross,under over ,a flick back and many more tricks we hope to be able to share them with the pupils for the jump rope for heart programme we are having at school soon.

Peter talked about what makes a world champion, his experiences and demonstrated his extraordinary jump rope moves.

We also learnt about healthy eating and ways to look after our heart. He highlighted the importance of eating a good breakfast and lunch to be able to do well at school.

Luke

Cams Big Pumpkin

On April 4 East Taieri had a pumpkin competition. My Grandad brought down the biggest pumpkin that I have ever seen. Luke, Sarah, Jordan and I judged the competition and handed all the prizes out. There were a range of different pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. My pumpkin was 142kg and we had to roll it into the library. A man from Taieri Herald came to interview me.

Super Easy Chocolate Fudge

450g dark or milk chocolate
400g can condensed milk
50g butter


1 Line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin with foil or baking paper.

2 Chop the chocolate up into small pieces.

3 Put the chocolate,condensed milk and butter into a medium saucepan and stir them over a low heat until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.

4 Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface with a spatula or flat-bladed knife.

5 Put the tin in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or until the fudge is firm.

6 Take the fudge out of the tin and cut it into squares or triangles to serve.

Emma's Visit to the Mahinerangi Windfarm

In the weekend Emma went to the Mahinerangi Wind Farm Open Day. During news toady she presented a poster about wind turbines and told us about her visit.

Here is the information she wrote on her poster:

How does a windfarm work?Wind turbines capture energy from the wind and turns it into electricity. As the wind blows and passes across the blades of a turbine, it creates lift and slowly turns the blades. The blades are connected to a main shaft, which also spins and leads into a generator. The generator converts the rotational energy from the blades to electricity. Electricity passes through a transformer and transmission t=lines to reach the main grid where it can be transported to homes, businesses and other consumers.

Facts:
* The 12 wind turbines generate enough electricty to power 13,000 Dunedin homes.
* The turbines are 132m tall.
* A turbine blade is 44m long.


Great poster thanks Emma!