Science Experiments

Check out what we learned on Friday!

We learned that a  polymer is a chemical compound formed from long chains of the same molecule group. These chains repeat over and over. But mostly we learned that plastics are polymers.

There are heaps of great experiments out there but we chose to do the skewer through a balloon and pencils through a ziplock bag full of water to see first hand what polymers are capable of in everyday items.

We wrote up our observations and tried to explain the science behind these "tricks".  Be sure to ask your child about these and a few other experiments in their portfolio books during student led conferences later this term.

 The girls aren't too sure that they won't pop their balloon.

In the end, all groups managed to figure out where the polymers were not stretched so much.    Polymers are amazing and the students were keen to try another experiment that didn't scare us all half to death if things didn't quite work out as planned.

Boys, what do you think of recreating this one for a school assembly and

asking Mr Macmillan to sit under it as you demonstrate?

ANZAC Study

This week we have been learning about ANZACs.  We are thinking about why it is important for all of us to commemorate all New Zealanders killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women.
Many our school families have stories to tell and share about the bravery of their family members. These are just two of the students who shared their stories with our class.

Thanks to Caitlin and Kapua for bringing along these medals to show the class.  I'd also like to thank Sydney and Kate for bringing along other items and photos to share.  Parents are more than welcome to come and see our ANZAC display this week.
Monday we are learning about ANZAC biscuits.  If anyone likes to bake and would like to come to school after morning tea send me an email or a text.  We would love to have you.

Roman Feast to Celebrate the End of Term 1

What a feast we had in Room 2!  Thanks to Jean-Luc's mum for the ghastly centre piece.

 The children had to think of unusual food that might be eaten during Roman times.
And their parents had to help put those ideas into reality. 
We have some amazing parents in our school.

 Maybe we watched too many Horrible History videos?

 Grape juice dressed to look like wine...and there was even some quite normal food with a twist.

 Turtle eggs? I'm sure someone said they brought some kind of brains on crackers...

 We are quite a bunch when we were all dressed in our finest togas.

 It looks like they may be a bit hungry. What do you think?

 We had a catapult making contest. 

Thanks to all the parents who helped with homework, togas and shared lunch items.  It was a fun day and I think your children will remember their studies about the Romans for a long time.