During the week of the 31st May to the 4th of June, we introduced our first Science week - where we engaged tamariki throughout the whole centre to experience and participate in a range of science activities and experiences. The many different experiences supported and encouraged the tamariki to Observe, Question, Predict, Compare, Communicate, Reflect, Apply problem solving, investigate and have fun.
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Science Week in Manaaki
Science Week in Atawhai
Recently we celebrated science week in Atawhai. Each Kaiako provided an amazing learning experience for the tamariki. Rebecca used the rain water to help us learn about floating and sinking. Jess demonstrated that you can pour warm water over jelly beans and skittles, they can make a rainbow. Jess also made some really cool displays in the library window, so check it out. Tracy was curious to find out if salt can actually melt ice. She had some blocks of ice and we put dye and salt onto it to see if it would melt. Katrina taught us about friction. We learned that when we rub balloons on our hair or jerseys, we can pick up paper and cellophane. Courtney made milk move with dishwashing liquid and dye. We solved a solar system puzzle with Chauntelle, and watched mould grow. Trish showed us that clouds move and can be different shapes. We also learned how the clouds get rain in them and why the rivers near us flooded recently. It was such a fascinating week and we hope to have more in the future
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Transition to School
Thank you to all of the people who joined us for the transition to school talk over at Swannanoa school. I hope that it gave some of you the information that you were looking for as you consider which school to send your child to. It was great to be able to go into a class to see how the modern learning environment works, the teachers in Hapu 1 were very welcoming.
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