SCIENCE EXPERIMENT

The Year 3-6 students in Marlborough learnt how to change milk into ice cream. They did this by mixing milk and sugar together and sealing it in a small ziplock bag. Then they mixed some salt and ice together in a larger plastic bag and popped the milk mixture inside. Very gently they shock the bag and watched the milk turn into ice cream because the salt lowered the temperature at which water freezes.

MARLBOROUGH'S BIRD

A rescued baby thrush provided an ideal opportunity for creative writing and a way to show the value of compassion. During morning tea and lunch breaks students took responsibility for look after the bird and finding food for it, such as worms. The bird was clearly delighted with their efforts and posed for photos.

SPANISH

In Marlborough this week we have been learning about clothing in Spanish. The students had a great time learning the names for different items of clothing, and following instructions about putting them on, for example “Ponte tu bufanda” – “Put on your scarf”. The practical nature of this activity was a great way to reinforce new vocabulary.