Rutherford's Den

Learning about the periodic table.

Rutherford's Den

Rutherford's Den

The educators from the Arts Centre came to school and shared information about Mr Rutherford and his achievements. This term we are inquiring into the lives of New Zealanders who have achieved great things.

Tennis Lessons

Showcase - Where do I Belong?

Showtime

Showcase Props

Lots of creating happening in preparation for the Showcase.

Showcase Graphic

Showcase 2016

The sound and technical crew.

Lambing

Cold weather and the first lambs have arrived together. We are showing 'EMPATHY/AROHA to Prancer to ensure he survives. We have to ensure his needs are met - keep him warm (shelter) and feed him milk every three hours (food).

Reading Lessons

Over the past two weeks we have been studying procedural writing. During writing time we have written our own procedures, one of which was how to repair a bike puncture. We then had to follow our instructions and ensure we had enough detail for someone to fix a puncture.
We have also been focusing on comprehending procedural texts. Today we had to follow written origami instructions to make a bird - it was very tricky!

Technology Lessons Oxford

This week at Oxford Area School we started learning how to thread the sewing machine and sew in a straight line. This is in preparation for sewing our beanie creations.

Technology Lessons

For the next two terms we will be traveling to Oxford Area School each Wednesday for our technology lessons. We will be following the technology process to plan, create and modify our designs and at the same time learning cooking, sewing and woodworking skills.

This week the Year 8 group created scones with a variety of raising agents.

Buddy Learning

We worked with Room 1 and found out more about Space and the planets.

Mad Hair Day

Today we held a Mad Hair Day to raise funds for the families affected by the fires in Canada. We have very creative people in your class!

Cross Country

This was in the local paper.......can you spot our West Eyreton runners?

STEM Activities

Each week we are given a challenge to construct a structure following a set of guidelines and limited resources. We have to work in teams and use all of our maths, technology, science and engineering knowledge to be successful. Here are some photos of our challenge to build a boat that could hold a large cargo and a structure that could hold a weight.

Canterbury Duathlon

This week a group of our students participated in the Canterbury Duathlon.

Good-Bye Harold

Thank you Harold for the many lessons you have taught us....... from the Year 8's.

Life Education

We are learning about personality types, team work and communication.