Camp-What a fantastic time!

Welcome back R12!  We had such a ball on camp.  At camp we learnt some new skills, were challenged repeatedly and even tried things that we had not done before.  My lasting memory of camp is seeing the vast changes in each of you and how everyone really bonded and strived to do the best that they could.  Ka rawe everyone!

Now to the challenges ahead.  I would like each of you to write a blog entry or comment below and explain how camp changed you and made you stronger.

Tui Ridge Day 1 - Shirley-Anne & Jack

Day one at Tui Ridge and we are almost done.  We had lots of fun walking around a heritage walk.  It was boiling hot but well worth the experience seeing all of the hot pools.  Some of us had lots of fun watching the slideshow and movie about the Tarawera region.  We look forward to doing our exciting camp activities tomorrow at camp.

Camp 1 Tui Ridge

All ready for Camp 1 - Tui Ridge!  

Our expectations are to have a good time and not get too home sick.  We can't wait to get on the bus and head off.  The four days will be an awesome experience for all.  On camp we will care for one another and be challenged by the activities we get thrown into.  Tu Tangata!

Experiment - Alex and Brodi. By Rhys Kleuskens

Today Brodi and Alex brought in some science experiments to share to the class.  Brodi went first with two experiments - water with sugar and water with oil.  Brodi choose to do her water and sugar.  The aim was to make the sugar disappear into the crystal clear water.  Her experiment was an interesting experience and taught us how different things change and mix together.

 Alex’s experiment was about how baking soda and vinegar react together.  The results are very disastrous if you are standing near as the bottle foams and then the liquid spurts and pours out very violently.  Very, very cool!

Test

Hi R12.  This a test to see who is viewing the blog.  Your task is to discover through discussion at home and any research you can find anything on tectonic plates and the 'Ring of Fire'.  This will assist you in your learning about 'Change'.  The winner will be the first person to say, 'Test' to me.  Enjoy!

Gloop Creations-Shanesha and Lauren

Lauren and I [Shanesha] made a mixture called gloop!  First we had some corn flour and then we added some water but just a little.  Then with a spoon we mixed it together so it looked like a  bowl of cement.  But when we picked it up with the spoon it was like baby dribble.  Then we added food colouring to brighten up the mixture.  Then we mixed up the first and second gloops together and the end was a mess, a horrible disgusting muddle of liquid colours.

All new inventions - kazoos.  Today we made them with the help of Lauren's instructions - straw kazoos.  It was an awesome experience making a terrific, vibrating sound.

Well done Room 12 for the good thinking shown on the tests you all sat this week.  I know you have all tried to raise the bar in your efforts.  Remember next week we have swimming sports trials on Tuesday.  Remember to check your equipment list to begin collecting the things you need for camp.

Week 1 completed and what a week.  Thank you R12 for making Week 1 2013 such and enjoyable start to the year for all.  Remember next week we have Star test on Monday and Asstle Reading on Thursday.  We are swimming on Thursday.  Have a great weekend!