Simple Machines

This term we are looking at simple maching as part of our inquiry.
We will be learning what a simple machines is and how simple machines work.
Our Big Idea is How simple machines constantly assist us in our everyday world.
We hope that at the end of this inquiry we will be able to design and use a simple machine.
We need to collect pictures of simple machines and compar them with others.
As part of you homework collect at least five pictures from the computer or from magazines that show a simple machine.

World Rugby

Rugby World Cup
Next week we start work on World Rugby activities. You will need to use this space to help you to ocmplete in class and homework activities

Very soon it will be the World Rugby Cup.
Many of you have been waiting for this event to come round.
I have found sites you may want to visit. There are activities to do, games to play and inforamtion for you to read.
Visit these site and enjoy and have fun.

Welcome back to Term Three.

We have a busy term ahead of us.
On Thursday the 11th of August the Year Sixes are attending a performance at BayCourt called Showcase. We will be travelling by bus. This performace and the cost of the bus is free.
On the 23rd of August the school choir will be performing at Bay Court.
Other major events include the Sevens tournament and Bellevue 500 later in the term.
Week three is Waterline.
Our major Inquiries this term are "Water" and "Make It Move".
On the 4th of October the Year Five students will particpate in testing undertaken by the Ministry of Education.
This will be a busy term, but an enjoyable one.