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The Year 3-6 students in Blenheim have been carrying out some ‘messy’ science experiments in preparation for a science show that they are planning to put on later in the term. As you can see, they are thoroughly enjoying testing out the experiments!
On the last day of Term 2 part of the competition was a Master Chef mystery box challenge. See photos below for results.
All people visiting the school in school hours must reverse park into car parks for health and safety reasons. No parking is allowed in the drop off zone as this creates traffic problems during busy periods and endangers the lives of students when they get in and out of vehicles.
Rilla Beatson showed both her appreciation of Blenheim staff members and her wonderful creativity, by making an amazing cake for morning tea last Friday. It made all the staff members day and it tasted incredible! Thank you so much Rilla.
What are the parts of a scooter and how does it work?
As part of inquiry into how things work, we pulled apart a scooter. We had to collaborate and work together as we dismantled it.
A few days later we had to put it back together. We made some hypotheses before we began, then reflected on our learning after we completed it. We were surprised at how much we had learned about tools, scooter parts and how to put all the parts together. It didn’t take as long as we thought to put it back together, and apparently it now goes better than it did before.
Hypotheses and reflections about putting the scooter back together:
Hypothesis: I think it is going to be difficult because we would not know where the bolts and clamp go.
Reflection: My hypothesis was wrong because it was easy. Next time I would keep the bolts in the right place so we don’t get confused. I felt very scared because I thought we couldn’t put the scooter back together.
Frankie
Hypothesis: I think it is going to be very hard because there are lots of bits and bobs, and we don’t really know where everything goes.
Reflection: I was incorrect because it was quite easy to put the scooter back together. Next time I would listen to Dawn so I know what to do better because she told us where everything goes like the bolts and the wheels.
Topaz
Hypothesis: Miss Collins didn’t think the scooter would be put back together. She thinks there will be parts left over.
Reflection: Gianni enjoyed being a part if the group and helping to put the scooter back together. Miss Collins’ hypothesis was wrong. The scooter is back together better than ever. We all had a turn at trying it out. Next time we should all listen to each other more and try each other’s ideas. Gianni is learning to take turns and to join in with the class.
Gianni
Hypothesis: I think it might be hard because we might forget where the wheels go.
Reflection: But what actually happened was that it was quite easy. Next time I would put the bolts in the right place so I would know where they go.
Eva
Hypothesis: I think its going to take a while because we won’t know where all the parts go.
Reflection: my hypothesis wasn’t correct because taking it apart wasn’t very hard at all. It was fun and hard at the same time and we figured out where all the bolts went. I needed help from everyone to tighten all the bolts. A new thing I learned was where all the bolts and parts go. Next time I would share the task a bit more with others. I needed to get the back wheel off. I got help from Mrs. Ritchie when she told me it doesn’t matter what end the wheels go. I was worried that we would not be able put it back together.
Dawn
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
Is the wind actually alive?
I don’t have a clue.
Who has seen the wind?
Neither you or I:
But when the kites dance in the air
The wind is blowing high.
By Zatori Clifford
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Who has seen the wind?
No-one that I know:
But when the flowers fly
The birds stay low
Who has seen the wind?
Neither you or I:
But when the grass bows down
You know it’s passing by.
By Bella Fisher
Who Has Seen the Wind?
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you:
But when the trees trembled
The birds flew.
Who has seen the wind?
Neither you or I:
But when it blows strong
You need to eat a pie.
By Andre Clifford
The artworks are based on the artist Piet Mondrian who was a Dutch artist best known for his abstract paintings.
Art that is abstract does not show things that are recognisable such as people, objects or landscapes.
Mondrian used the Fibonacci sequence in his paintings. We created our own Mondrian/Fibonacci inspired art using vivid and dye (applied with cotton buds).
West Coast Junior students finally had the opportunity to deliver the Lockdown Legend medals they had created as part of an inquiry into What Makes a Hero and because of Covid-19 and Lockdown, The Unexpected Hero.
The medals were presented to an individual but were to recognise the contributions of the whole team the recipient was part of.
The teams were delighted with this unexpected recognition and the medals have pride of place in their work places.
This year's USC Cross Country event will be held in Murchison. More information closer to the event will follow.
