We went to the tip today as part of our inquiry into what's in our backyard. We learned so much important and shocking information. Ask us about what we learned! We've all got some reading in our bags to share with you. We've started to come up with some good ideas especially around sustainability, so watch this space for more information coming about what Tautoru is going to do to take action around our rubbish problem!

We've been using nonstandard units to measure everyday objects. Maths is all around us. You can practise measuring at home while cooking, playing or just hanging out. How many Lego blocks long is your bed? How many Duplo pieces long is it?

Sunflowers

We were observing like scientist when we sketched the sunflowers.

The sunflowers felt spiky and crushable. The leaves were crunchy and hanging down like an old man with bad posture. The stems were furry and they had little prickles on them.

Week 5 principal awards

We wrote beach poems using our senses. We edited, published and illustrated

Heaphy Track - Walking Group

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

In Tautoru there is a group of kids learning about one of the great walks - The Heaphy Track...and entering a competition. We will also be looking/tracking any local walks that we walk during school time and at the weekend. 

If you would like to read more about this please visit this website: http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/events-and-awards/virtual-great-walker/heaphy-track/

Here they are...and they are excited...

Please ensure that your child is wearing walking shoes each day in case we go on a small walk during school time.

Later on this term we will be planning a longer walk around the peninsula and will require parent help...we will keep you posted on this and when it will be.

HAPPY WALKING EVERYONE!

The Flora in our Backyard

We have been finding out about the Flora in our Worser Bay School Backyard. We have discovered, pohutakawa trees, kowhai trees, cabbage trees and flax.