A little while ago we went to Tahuna beach to do some tree planting. We had to plant trees to stop erosion and to give native animals a home. We each planted about 10-14 trees but we had to go in groups. It was lots of fun and at the end we felt good about ourselves for helping our community.
By Alex and Kate
Friday, September 23, 2011
Senior Disco
Last month the student council held the senior syndicate disco. We had awesome music by Milan and Sam. We had a great time dancing, talking and eating some delicious food.The disco was to raise money for Socks our school cat, (Mrs White's baby.... she also dressed up as Socks!!!) It started at 5:00 and ended at 7:00pm. At about 6:30pm we went outside and played a weird game of spotlight....(the house captains were the taggers) but it was heaps of fun and we got house points for it. We had a great time.
By Alex and Kate
By Alex and Kate
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Year 6 ski trip
- All of the year six's went to rainbow ski field to go skiing or snowboarding. Only 5 of us went snowboarding. There were quite a few skiers with level 1 ability. All of the snowboarders were level 2 or 3 ability.
- The ski field was very cool and we all had a great day. Most of the level 1 skiers who started up on the beginner's slope made it onto the whole mountain. (snowboarding is way harder). The snowboarders were just about to go up to the big slope but we had to get ready to go home.
- But all and all we had a great day.
By Sam and Callum
On Tuesday the 20th of September we went to see a re-enactment of the first ever rugby game. We walked down with Boys College and police escorts. Then we went down to the Church steps to see a haka by the boys college. It was AWESOME. Next we went down to the Botanics to see the game. The players were wearing weird karate outfits and lots of the crowd were dressed up too. There was a streaker and the posts were like sticks. It was odd. Then at half time we watched a synchronised gym perfomance by boys college gymnasts. They did pyramids and crazy things like that. At half time, lots of people left but we stayed because we liked the old game. The game was awesome and we were so glad we watched it.
By Rosie and Milan
By Rosie and Milan
Haka
On Tuesday the 20th of September 2011 we went to the cathedral steps to watch the Boys College do the haka before going to the re-enactment of the first ever rugby game in New Zealand. There was a Maori leader who wore a flax outfit. He danced around shouting Maori chants. There was a massive crowd of people who were enjoying a great show and there were news reporters filming it to put it on one news later that evening.
By Alex and Kate
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Westpac helicopter
Christian Cullen came to our school to talk about the 20 summits for 20 years.We are going to do 20 walks to celebrate 20 years.Lola's mum Paula is the Fundraiser for the Summit rescue helicopter.The school that raises the most money gets Richie McCaw flown into our school and gets $2000 worth of sports equipment for a school that raises the most money. The houses at our school are organising different events such as wacky wheels and spooky dress up day.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Supermarket visit
On Thursday in the last week of term 1 we went to New World supermarket after having a nutritionist called Liz who came to our class both days before.Liz showed us the food pyramid and what's healthy and what's not that healthy for you .We were amazed by how much sugar most things have got in them.At the supermarket we were put in groups to go around and compare different foods by looking at the per serve and 100g columns.It was almost lunch time so each group got $12.00 to spend it on a particular food group like meat,dairy,veges,fruit and bread.When we got back to school we made sandwiches out of the stuff we bought at the super market. Room 1 had so much fun at the supermarket and our lunch was YUM!!!
by Niamh and Emma
by Niamh and Emma
Our trip to Founders Park
On the last week of our term our class went to Founders Park for an lesson about ANZAC day. We were greeted by a person called Captain Mannering (after Dad's army) and two nurses. We got to put on a gas mask and had to carry it around with us . We went to various shops like post offices,bakeries and fire staions. We had a taste of some of the rations they had in the war. Later on we heard a siren go and we headed towards an air raid shelter which was a London underground station. Inside they had a railway track and a buggy on the track. We saw some spies sitting in the corner communicating with other people using code. They were the French resistance. We had lunch on the grass by the church. Before we left we got some postcards. Then we went onto another trip to New World.
By Oliver and Callum.
By Oliver and Callum.
The school band by Milan and James
We started the school band last term but this term it's even better. The members of the bandare James, Max, Milan, Preston, Isi and Isabella. We played Hotel California. James is the singer
and we play two electric guitars, drums, 2 keyboards and a bass guitar.
Friday, March 25, 2011
The rope swing by James
When we went on our tramp to Lochmara it was boiling hot and when we got there we ate our lunches and ran down to the ropeswing and jumped in. We all had an awesome time like running around feeding the birds and playing with the pigs. It was awesome being at Lochmara and I would love to do it again.
James
James
The orca - killer whale
When we were going back from Lochmara Lodge we saw Orcas.We were passing a bay when a black fin like a shark's fin broke the surface, it was an Orca. We pulled into the bay and watched the back of a baby Orca rise out of the water.After that it rose a few more times then it rose and it was coming right for us. Then we pulled out of the bay and went back to camp.By Sam.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Sailing at camp
W went sailing at camp. We put our boats in the sea and listened to this guy's instructions. Then we sailed out and I capsized the boat and had to pull the boat out of the wind. We crashed into other boats, it was very exciting. We also went kayaking. By Felix
sam from christchurch
Sam is an awesome kid. He loves scooters. He is here because of the Christchurch earthquakes . His playstation was destroyed in the second earthquake. We think he is a nice kid. We are sad that he is leaving us. We wish him all the best. It is good to know that his house is okay and that his school has reopened.
Japanese Earth Quake/ Tsunami
A few weeks ago there was big earthquake followed by a 10 metre tall tsunami is Japan. Japan is now in ruins with over 20,00 people dead. Hampden street School is dressing up in red and white on Thursday the 24th March and we are giving donations to the japanese fund. We will also have a sausage/fish sizzle next Tuesday to support Japan.
By Hannah and Kate
Friday, March 18, 2011
Day 2 of our camp
On day two of camp we tramped on a three hour walk to Lochmara. There was one big rope swing into the sea.After that the teacher split us into two groups Group one was first. We went into a bird cage of kakariki. We got some bird food and put it on our hands. We all got birds to land on our hands and eat the food. It was awesome. Next we went up the farm to the pigs. We were allowed to ride one of them. Sam and Milan were the only ones to give it a go. It was fun but also scary. We got a boat back to Mistletoe bay. Group two saw orca whales. It was amazing.
Our camp
Our first day at camp was all about the rotation.We did Burma trail with Mrs White.Adventure trail with Mr Mackenzie.Sailing and kayaking with Roger.That afternoon we played pictionary.After tea we went for a walk with Paula to see the glow worms.Some people from our group got lost and went back.The glow worms were so cool. Even some people got one on their finger.Some people were more fascinated about the stars.At 9.00 o'clock we went to bed!!!!!!!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Purple cake day
Purple cake day is a day all about thinking about children all around the world who are in need especially in Haiti and Christchurch. It was created by Emily Sanson-Rejouis who lost some of her family in the Haiti earthquake. On March the 1st we dressed in creative purple outfits and gave a donation to the Haiti and Christchurch earthquake relief.Our school alone raised $860.We hope the money we raised helps Haiti and Christchurch recover and repair damages.
By Aria and Jaime.
By Aria and Jaime.
Friday, February 18, 2011
NZ mapping activity
Our class split into groups of 3 to 4. We had to draw pictures that represented cities around NZ. Things like L&P for Paeroa or the steepest street in the world in Dunedin. Then we had to colour it in and do borders. These pictures are the most important things to us around New Zealand.
Our superheroes
In room one we have been doing superheroes! First we had to get into groups which Mrs White decided. Then in our groups we had to think of a superhero each. So for example someone chose Wolverine's arms and Stewie Griffen's head, so everyone had a part to do. After that we had to draw our part of the superhero. Next we had to write what superhero we had chosen and what part of the body we drew. Then we had to colour our parts in completely. These are some of the completed superheroes.
Basketball skills
We have been learning basketball skills from Michael Fitchett who is a Giant and a Tall Black. Many of our children want to play miniball next term.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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