Thursday, November 26, 2015

Deer Antlers!

 Aziah and Caelan came with deer antlers to show us all.




We had an opportunity to touch them and guess how heavy they might be.
We asked very good questions 
and Shenna told us a lot of interesting information.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015


 Today Bianca from the Christchurch Art Gallery came to visit us.  
She helped us learn how to work  and create with clay.  
She taught us how to make a pinching pot  which we could then add features of our own to.  
We were very creative. We added eyes, tongues, handles, spikes and lots more to make our very own creation.  
We will wait patiently for them to dry. Then we can paint them!










We are very proud of our art works!

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Well done to all the Bellbirds who tried there very hardest at the Athletics Sports on Friday.
We are very proud of your efforts!






A huge thank you  to everyone who came along to support and cheer us on!
Also a  special thank you to the Year 8 children who helped us at all the stations. You were amazing!

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Get Firewise!

Yesterday the Fire Service visited out school as part of our inquiry into survival in hot environments. 
We learned about what to do if there is a fire.
We know to get down, get low, get out!
We know it is important to have a fire safety plan at home.
Please talk with your children about the safe meeting place you will have at your home if their is a fire.

 Mr Lynskey got the chance to use the fire fighter's hose! 
Watch out everyone!

Fabulous Friday Happenings!

Our classroom garden is looking good.
We are remembering to keep the plants watered.
Our spuds might be ready for Christmas!

We enjoy trying out our ideas at the junk table.
Aziah came with a cool idea.
He had made a laptop using cardboard.
This was popular and we were busy creating.



The shells were turned into interesting boats.
Some of us thought we could get them to float!
We put them in a bucket with water.
Did they float?
NO! They sank!


The crayon rubbing templates were interesting to use
and we were very focussed.


Following our Inquiry we made stand up animals.
A lot of cutting and folding was a challenge for us.



We all worked well together and remembered our manners.
Bellbirds showed respect for the adults who helped us at Discovery.
A great Friday!!!