New School Logo

On Friday the 7th of September 2007 we got our colourful new school logo put up. The korou is the sign of new life.
On the bottom is our mission statement 'Opportunity Effort Success'.

New Web Masters For 2008

Hi,
Jake & Cameron are the blog web masters for room1 2008.

Our School Gala

This weekend on Sunday the 11th of November we are having a Gala. We are all looking forward to the Gala! At our Gala we are having a...
*Bouncy Castle.
*White Elephant Stall.
*Wet Sponge Throw (with Mr Pottinger as the target!!)
*Christmas Stall.
*Cake Stall.
*Plant Stall.
*Chocolate Wheel.
*Raffles.
*Pony Rides.
*Face Painting.
*Treasure Hunts.
*Music.
*And Morning Teas!

Guy Fawkes

Yesterday we watched a little slideshow about Guy Fawkes and how careful you have to be around fireworks. Here are some of the fireworks rules...
*Always get a grown up to light your fireworks.
*Always keep a hose or a bucket of water near by.
*Never touch sparklers even when they have gone out.
*Make sure your pets are indoors or in a safe place away from the fireworks.
*Always stay about 2metres away from the fireworks.
*Always light your fireworks out in the open.

Miss Bowers

Today Mrs Parsons was busy so we had Miss Bowers teaching us!! She is a very good,kind teacher and we hope she can teach us again soon!

Changes at Waikawa Bay

During last week an old gum tree was removed from our school due to it being unsafe as it perched above our lunch area. Sad to see it go but watching it being removed was an interesting learning opportunity.

The process of the Hangi

Today I learnt how you make a Hangi and the process of one . First you dig a ditch , but it doesn't need to be deep(so it doesn't take long) Then you need to get the wood ready.Most of it is Manuka. Next , the railway irons go on . They're good because they heat up well . now the stones . But they have to be volcanic rocks . Then there aare the veges to be peeled, washed, rapped in tin foil , then stored in food baskets. after that you light the fire . Keep a hose handy . now you wait,wait and wait until the time is up. Now it is time to get the ashes and stones out of the pit. IT'S HOT WORK !!! Now the stones and rail irons go back in and then the baskets of food. Now you put on lots of earth so more heat and steam stays in that is the way you cook a hangi. But don't forget the wet sheets and the sacks.(so that sand or dirt doesn't come in) Now the best bit of all ... EATING IT (YUMM)!!!!!!!! So if I were you I'd bring lots of water if you are making a hangi!!!
By Nicole.