Kōwhai Team News – Term 2 Week 4

Posted on 28 May, 202128 May, 2021 by Koru R

Kia ora whānau,

As part of our science inquiry we have been investigating chemical changes. Below are some photos of our " Moving Milk " experiment and the reactions of our little scientists in action. The children were asked to predict what they thought would happen. They conducted the experiment and made ongoing observations.

Another investigation we conducted was mixing oil and water. We found out they did not mix! However, when dish soap was added it changed the molecules so oil and water did combine.

In our technology inquiry we have been learning about creating algorithms and debugging them.

During literacy some of our tamariki read an article about GAP (Greyhounds as Pets) which is an organisation that finds homes for ex-racing greyhounds. We then had a very special visit from Frida's greyhound Millou!

In Te Reo lessons we have been researching and writing our pepeha to share our cultural backgrounds.

Have a lovely weekend!

Laura, Rowe, Nick, Meagan, Quynh

Student Council Fun Run for Kids Can

Posted on 28 May, 202128 May, 2021 by Nicky Dunlop

The student council is organising a sponsored fun run to raise money for Kids Can. If your child would like to take part, please fill in this form.

Parent Helpers Needed for 10th June – Amber & Charlotte’s Home Groups

Posted on 27 May, 202127 May, 2021 by Charlotte Verity

Kia Ora Whānau

We have a tentative date of Thursday 10th June for Amber and Charlotte's groups to visit The Botanic Gardens for an activity session with the Council's Outdoor Education Team and the Museum. This was planned for Monday 24th May, but was cancelled due to cold weather. Thanks to those who have already volunteered.

We need just two more parent helpers to undertake this trip.

If you are able to assist for the full day, from 9am-3pm, please email Charlotte asap. charlotte.verity@beckenham.school.nz.

Many thanks,

Amber and Charlotte

Hampers Raffle

Posted on 26 May, 202126 May, 2021 by Nicky Dunlop

The Kauri hub has put together 10 prizes for our hamper raffle. While the raffle will be drawn at our quiz night on Saturday, tickets will be available to the entire school community. Purchase your tickets for $2 each from in front of the school hall on Thursday and Friday, before and after school. Ten draws for $2 is pretty good odds, so be in to win!

Hamper Reminder and Quiz Help

Posted on 24 May, 202124 May, 2021 by Nicky Dunlop

Kia ora everyone,

Thanks to those who sent in items for our hamper raffle today. We still have over half of the hub to send in a contribution and need these by tomorrow, so please make sure something is in your child's bag.

We are also in need of two more people to help out on the night - this Saturday from 7pm. Please email Nicky if you could join our cheery team.