Dowse Art Trip

Yesterday we went to the Dowse Gallery. First we had a story.

Then we went to the workshop to create some abstract art. We were learning lots of different ways to put the paint onto the paper.

We can't wait to get our artworks back on Friday.

Using a brush.

Spattering using a toothbrush

Using an eyedropper.

Blotting using tissue paper.

Even sprinkling on salt.

ANZAC Day Ceremony

At the end of a week of learning about ANZAC Day, World War I, and Gallipoli we held our own ANZAC Day ceremony. It was nice to have some parents along too.
We had some crosses that came from the New Zealand Defence Force as part of the 100th year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The names on the crosses are those of real Wellington area soldiers who served in the war.

As part of the ceremony we put poppies we had made on to the crosses. Representatives from each class, as well as some teachers and adults were selected to add poppies.

It was wonderful to see all the children being so respectful at our ceremony - well done everyone.

ANZAC Day Talk

On Friday we visited by Lt. Col Kent Collard. He talked to us about ANZAC Day, Gallipoli and the role New Zealanders played there. He also talked about the different branches of the New Zealand Defence Force. It was very interesting and we all learned a lot, teachers included.

After that the he shared all the equipment soldiers take away on deployment. The students even got to try the equipment on.

  

A few even got to try the food the soldiers take away on duty.

What a Fire Needs

In Room 7 we did a fire experiment. We were finding out what a fire needs.
A fire needs heat, oxygen and fuel.
By Daniel

The Great Candle Experiment

On Wednesday we did the Great Candle Experiment. 

First we poured some water with green food colouring in the plate. Next we lit the candle.

Then we put a jar over the candle to see what happened.

First the candle went out. Then the green water started to rise up in the jar. We could see the smoke floating above the water. It also left a black mark on the top of the jar. 

By Alex S and Eva.

Student Council

Special congratulations to Daniel and Ben from Room 7 who have been elected onto the Student Council this year.
Well done boys!

Kapa Haka

We have been working hard at kapa haka with Matua Whaiteri already this term. We have learnt some new waiata and actions.
We are setting up a performance group this year to perform at the Lower Hutt Polyfest which is really exciting.

Student Council Speeches

Yesterday and today we listened to the speeches for the Student Council. We could vote for one year 4, one year 5 and one year 6 student.

Year 3s have to wait until next year to stand for the council but it was great to be able to hear the speeches and see the process. The year 4s who stood for Council from Room 7 got to speak yesterday and they were feeling proud of their efforts today.