THE BIG AUCTION

Go Ruben - You get to choose first. You work so hard.

A big thank you to all those who donated goodies for our auction. The homebaking, the recycled toys, the new goodies all added to the excitement.  The smiles were well worth it.  I wonder what our next auction will be like?  Start earning that money!!

 George chooses a soccer ball - and no mum it's not the fluffy dog! Although he was tempted!

 Oh Denby - did you have to?

 Carli and Ella  - our shopkeepers!  Each got to choose a fluffy dog with their earnings!

 Some Mighty Beans from Karsha's toy store - thanks!

 Can't decide - too much to choose from

Seamus choose the homemade ANZAC biscuits

Me and My dad

Seamus and his dad off on the bus for an exciting day out.

What can you see Kurt?
Kurt checks out the wildlife in the Rotomanu Wetland areas.

Shags perching on the rocks. 

A perfect Wetland Photo

Wonderful Wetlands

On Friday the 11th May 140 middle school students set off for Lake Rotomanu.


We explored the wetlands, visited the beach and Te Rewa Bridge. 
What a great time we all had.  Thanks to all our helpers who made the day possible.


Our Wetlands are so important. Did you know they can do all these things?

• store and purify water
• Controlling flooding
• Stabilising shorelines and protecting against storms
• Replenishing groundwater
• Providing nurseries and habitat for native fish, including eels and whitebait
• Supporting a wide range of native plants, including many threatened species
• Reducing erosion 
• Providing nesting and feeding areas for birdlife, including many migrating birds that visit New Zealand each year, and many endangered bird species (wetlands are home to 22% of New Zealand’s birds)
• Creating tourism and recreation opportunities (for example for bird watchers, walkers, photographers, fishermen, whitebaiters and hunters). (NZ Forest and Bird.org) 

It's such a shame that over 90% of New Zealand's wetlands have been drained away to make way for housing and roads.  What can we do to help people understand the importance of wetlands???? Bring your ideas along to school to discuss.