Making Paneer Cheese

We have been very fortunate to have received the 'Is It Cheese Kit' from #schoolkit and #dairynzschools this term.  This kit is AWESOME!
We have looked into the different types of cheeses and where they come from, the properties of cheese and how it is made. We understand now how the PH scale works, and had fun testing different liquids to see if they were acidic or alkaline.
Then the fun really began! Today we made our first cheese, Paneer Cheese. It is a pretty easy cheese to make, with simple ingredients and we all got a chance to make our own. We did run out of lemon juice so some groups made it with white vinegar instead, but this did not matter at all. Most of us liked our cheese (we had it with crackers), some found it a little flavourless, and others didn't like it at all. We decided next time we would add a little salt for flavour.
The recipe is on Slide 2, have a go making it. We would love to hear about your experience!

Ki o Rahi

Today we had Casey from Ngati Hine come in and work with us for Ki O Rahi. When it came time for our session it rained so we had to move to the hall. We worked on passing with accuracy and then we played a modified game. It was lots of fun. Hopefully we can get out and have an actual game when it fines up.

School Kit - Setting World Records

This week we are very excited to have received our World Record kit from School Kit. We had a go at breaking some world records and have realised just how extraordinary the people are to have achieved them, although some students think they can beat the fastest heel to toe walk for 10m...this is yet to be proven though! We have looked at the secret formula for creating our own records and next week will make them, record them and hopefully, at least one will be accepted into the Guinness Book of World Records! Our class is having a ball and learning some valuable measurement and statistics skills while they are at it. Thanks School Kit!!! #healthyactivekids #schoolkit.
 

Town Clean Up

Last week our whole school participated in a town clean up as part of our studies on conservation this term. Room's 5 and 6 were in charge of cleaning up the river that runs through our park and at the back of our town. We pulled out so much rubbish, including a shopping trolley! It makes us sad to think that so many people disrespect our environment and are contributing to the poor water quality in our area. We will be doing another clean up at the end of the term so hopefully we find much less rubbish next time.

School Kit 2018

Thank you to Room 21 at Taradale Intermediate for being our buddy class for School Kit's Get NZ Writing for 2018. We loved reading all about you reading your awesome metaphors! Hopefully we can be in touch in Term 2 :)

ANZAC Poems

A couple of beautiful pieces of poetry from students in our class about ANZAC

Swiftly moving across the field Staying on guard, not being held
Running through the smoke and fog
Looking around for a people alike
Seeing nothing, not even a target walking through the smoke
He found a place with shelter and permanent peace.

By Angel


Family members marching towards the danger of war, making the ultimate sacrifice for their country and loved ones freedom. 
Gallipoli, the sounds of soldier’s guns roaring throughout the country.
Troops coming out of their trenches, running and screaming out their battle cries towards the enemy, as many soldiers fall, bleeding out.
Planes would be heard from a few miles away dropping bombs, costing many lives or injuries. Soldiers suffering throughout the hot steaming summer and freezing in the frosty winter.
Silence was hardly made.
They shall never grow old, as we are left to grow old, age shall not weary them, nor years will condemn them, at the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them.

 By Hana

ANZAC day prepearion

On Friday we went down to the RSA and helped with ANZAC day preparations. We had to make up the boxes that the poppies go in and then put the poppies in them. We had to add the pins to the poppies also. We then took the boxes and walked through town and delivered them to the local shops for them to sell between now and ANZAC Day. It was great to be able to help out in our community.

River Poem

Some great writing about the River by Malia.

River poem

Don't always blame the river

Silent waters flow through the level land

Crystally sparkles in the sunlight

Through the valleys and into the ocean

The pitter patter of the rain

Speeding up the flow

Enlarging the water amount

The river rapidly runs

Too much rain

Let the water into the ocean

As waves hit upon the sandy banks

There is a storm tonight

Don't always blame the river

Week 10 Certificates

Congratulations to Roxy, Tyran, Flo and David for receiving the class certificates for Week 10.

Sport

Some beautiful writing for Te Aroha. They were given the topic 'Sport' and could choose what style of writing they used.