Planting for the Little Blue Penguins

On Friday Room 9 and Room 10 drove to Brighton Beach to plant toitoi and flax on Barney's Island to protect the Little Blue Penguins. We were met by Mr Dave McPhee from the Big Rock Protect our Penguins group. It was a steep climb up the side of the island and then we were met by Seth McPhee who showed us how to plant successfully. It was hard work. Weeks ago we had dreamed of doing this and finally we did it. We will always feel a connection with Brighton Beach!

What can you make out of a tin

Our Extra for Expert challenge was to make something useful out of a tin. We were very impressed with Luke's pencil holder, Angus and Finn's lanterns and Rosa's decorated tin for keeping useful things in. Thank you children for showing us how we can reuse a tin!

You are so clever Angus

For my science badge  I made a boat and a lighthouse. Dad gave me a hand with the sawing of the wood. I really liked it.

Reporter: Angus

A freezing day but heaps of competition!

We gathered at Memorial Park and the weather was freezing. Those under 8 years old headed to their six activities while the seniors quickly embarked on sprints, long jump and high jump and discus and shot put. The day finished with some very exciting relays. It was a great day for everyone.

What can you make from a 2L milk container

Our Extra for Experts task this week was to make something useful out of a 2L milk container. A marvelous collection came marching into the classroom this morning - a handbag, a water gauge, a money box, a pooper scooper, a watering can and even a toy ferry.

Room 9 shine and present their assembly item

It was our turn to present an assembly item so we began with three ukelele songs that we have learnt. We then told our wonderful Little Blue Penguin story sharing how Room 9 and Room 10 organised a sponsored run to raise money for plants to camouflage the nesting boxes at Brighton Beach. Amazingly, we raised $2061.20 and we were delighted to present this to Dave McPhee of the Big Rock Little Blue Penguins group. Dave then shared some of his work with us. What a wonderful story!

Alas poor Boris! We will miss you.

Today one of our goldfish died. Boris has lived in Room 9 for seven school terms which according to the pet shop owner is a good result for a class goldfish. A group of Boris's friends from last year and this year, gathered to farewell him. Rest in peace Boris!