Marine Conservation

Today we had a quest speaker, Libby, to talk about Marine Conservation. She has spent time all over the world helping different sea creatures. It was through her work that she began to see the effects of human's on the ocean environment. We saw photos and talked about the effects of plastic in our oceans - and looked at ways we can protect our ocean. Here are some of our reflections - and decisions for change. As for me, I am going to get myself a water bottle - so I don't use disposable plastic ones. We can all do our part to help protect our oceans! 

Check out her website here: 

http://www.treadlighter.org/

How to save the ocean

Today we went the hall to learn about how to protect our oceans.

My favorite part was when she showed us the  pictures about the manta ray .

The lady shared these facts:

• Say no to single plastic
• Sea animals can't eat plastic
• Rubbish is bad for the sea

Because of today I am going to do more beach clean ups.

- Smrithi

Look after Our Sea

Today,we went to the hall to learn about how to protect our oceans.

My favourite part was learning about that lady who was talking to us she said that she works with other sea creatures. 

The lady shared these facts

-        That turtles have teeth that face down

-        That mountain rays have big mouths for eating sting rays

-        The whale sharks can grow around 20 milameters.

Because of today i am going to pick up rubbish if I see some and I will re-use rubbish.

-       Ollie

This is Libby's hand-made bike using natural materials!
She is going to use this to cycle from the top of NZ down to the bottom
talking to different schools about how to protect our ocean. 

How to save our ocean

Today we went to the hall to learn about how to protect our ocean.

My favourite part was seeing the turtle on the slide show. The lady shared these facts

-        If we used less plastic less animals would be endangered.

-        To clean the beaches for less damage to animals living situations.

-        At the beach don’t litter plastic or anything.

Because of today I will be against plastic.

I will not use plastic bags and use fabric bags instead.

Littering at the beach should be against the law!

- Gabby

Asking questions

Today we looked at being curious, asking questions and using what we already know to help us form new ideas.

We watched an amazing video about the size of our earth compared to the rest of the universe. It was mind blowing and while we played the movie, we had post it notes to write down questions we had. Have a watch and see what questions you might have!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Eh5BpSnBBw

MOTAT

As part of our Topic about Heroes, this week we got to go on our syndicate Trip to MOTAT!!!! 

We wish we could have taken you all. It was the most amazing day full of lots of information and fun. Enjoy reading some of our reflections about our trip! 

On Tuesday, our Syndicate went on a trip to MOTAT. Something I enjoyed was the trampoline because it was fun playing the game. Something interesting I saw was the picture projector because you could take a picture and put it on the big screen. 

- Harlen 

On Tuesday, our Syndicate went on a trip to MOTAT. Something I enjoyed was going on the tram because I liked looking at the birds and their babies. I saw a lot of birds. I could see very big birds and very small birds. I saw some swans and geese, starlings and black birds.

- Larry

On Tuesday, our Syndicate went on a trip to MOTAT. Something I enjoyed was the school because I liked the old things in the school. 

-Viola 

On Tuesday, our Syndicate went on a trip to MOTAT. Something I enjoyed was the bus ride because it was calm and MOTAT was crowded and loud. Something I found out was the sun is a giant star. A hero I learnt about was Edmund Hillary. He is a hero because he saved people in the mountains. 

- Gabby

On Tuesday, our Syndicate went on a trip to MOTAT. Something I enjoyed was going on the arcade because it was so fun and you shoot the enemies. Something interesting I saw was in the Sun place. Inside it had a telescope and when you press the blue button, it showed planets. A hero I learned about was Edmund Hillary and other interesting people. They are heroes because they make the world a better place. 

- Evan