Ferguson Intermediate Visit

On the 9th of November, the year 6 syndicate jumped on the bus to Ferguson Intermediate.

Year 8 students there were our leaders ! they gave our group a tour of the school to see if we were wanting to go to Ferguson Intermediate !

Our group were able to do a majority of things like 
- PE
- Cooking
- Robotics
- Reading 
- Languages
And More !

In cooking class, we baked chocolate chip muffins! 
In PE we played a game of Tic Tac Toe but different .
Robotics was really fun because Lahteesha and myself were in front of a BIG screen, playing this ICT learning tasks.

Before we jumped back onto the bus, each person recieved a muffin from cooking !

THANKS FERGUSON INTERMEDIATE FOR THE VISIT !!

Auckland Zoo

On the 27th of  July, We had a free trip to the Zoo!

The reason Rm 18 is going to Auckland Zoo is because we are working with South Sci about Weta's becoming extinct and they helped us with our project by funding our trip .


In this learning space at the Zoo, Zookeepers were talking to  my class & Aorere College about everything and anything you would need to know about our New Zealand insect the WETA !

                              Also to help us was our science experts
                                           - Josh & Mark
 - Dr Sarah Morgan
 - Dr Victoria Metcalf


1. Did you know that a Giant Weta is one of the most biggest insects in the world!?



After the learning experience, we headed outside to explore a life of zoo animals !! My absolute favourite animal I got see was the Red Panda and the Tiger . 

On Behalf of Rm 18 Dawson Primary, We Would Like To Say A Big Thanks To Our Science Experts, South Sci And Auckland Zoo !! 

Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum

  On the 30th of June, our year 6 syndicate went on a bus to the Maritime Museum.

When we had arrived, our tour guide [Leichelle] was telling us about the schedule for that day. I was put in Group 1 with room 16 and others from my class.

Our group was sailing first , I was just sitting on this long chair holding onto the bars and watching the waves crashing  down. The waka went underneath the harbour bridge, then we went a little longer down then turned around and went back to the museum.

Next, we swapped over with group two and headed to the workshop with Leichelle.  In the workshop we watched some small clips about the polynesian Voyagers and how they traveled on the ocean. After that, at 12.00 pm this golden cannon goes off so the other workers know it was half of the day gone. And also since the voyager never had clocks, the would fire the cannon other villager knew.

Finally - LUNCH !! Our syndicate came together to have our lunch.  We had enough time to split into groups and explore the museum.  But at 1.45pm  we had to leave.

THAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST COOLEST TRIPS EVER!

Tennis Trip

On Friday 7th April 2017, our yr 6 syndicate was invited to watch a international tennis match at the ASB Tennis Arena.

While we were waiting ,other primary schools started to arrive. We were given these inflatable sticks for free from the employees that organised our trip. We were watching players practising tennis, it said New Zealand and Korea on each shirt which means we are watching NZ vs Korea play tennis. Guess what happened the started starting pouring it's tears again! " I think we are just going to watch the rain, instead of a live tennis game." I said in a annoying voice.

Finally when the rain stopped, men started to sweep away the water away from the court. When they started playing, Korea was in the lead. I was too busy focusing on the scores.  So far Korea was winning by 30 points. To be honest it was actually starting to get really boring. Finally NZ scored a  point .( crowd roaring with excitement) I was just starting to enjoy it when... " Pack your gear" 
Teachers shouting. On our way back to school, I was just chatting to friends and laughing. 

Finally at school my classmates were just chatting, Miss Pesaleli dismissed us because it was home time