Touring The Red Zone

The Street sign has moved under the building!

Lots of damage in the Red Zone

A knitted heart sits on the fence outside the bridge of Remembrance .   The wrecking ball is going to work in the background.

KIWI KAI DAY

We had a fabulous day today. I was amazed at how many facts the students got right about New Zealand and its history.  Great job everyone.  Well done Jack and Angela who were members of the winning team.
We ended our sessions with JAFFA ROLLING, Marmite Sandwich making races, Gumboot throwing, rugby target practise and mintie wrapper ripping competition.  Good old kiwi Fun.  Have a  happy holiday everyone, Mrs R think you have all deserved a break.. I wonder what we will be studying next term??????

Richmond Cottage/ Art Gallery

We went to visit Richmond Cottage and the Musuem. We learnt about the life of the Early Settlers and how hard it was for them.  We had to dress up in period costume.  Don't we look fantastic! 

An interview with a Chef!

Mrs R wants to know why you girls are posing for the camera and Mr Watkins appears to be doing all the work????

Thanks to Emma McIntosh for the Photography.

Vicky's Dad is a chef at the NICE HOTEL (yes that's its real name and it is nice!) Vicky brought him along to school to cook with a group of girls.  They made creamy rice rissotto and not even from a packet.  It was delicous.

We asked him some questions.
Do you like being a chef?
Yes, I love it I wouldn't want to do anything else.  You get to play with food.  It's fun but its hard work too. I love it when people pop thier heads in the kitchen to say they liked their meal.

Is it hot in the kitchen?
Yes, especially in the summer.

How many hours do you work?
Maybe 4 - 6 hours or even more in the evenings.

Do you have to be the waiter to?
No, definately not. I would have to be superman to get everything done.  I have helpers.

What tools do you need for your job?
Lots, but my most important one is a sharp knife.

What is your favourite thing to cook?
SEAFOOD!

Have you ever done anything wrong?
Yes, lots of times but that's how you learn.

Thanks  Mr Watkins for sharing your special talent.We have invited him back for our Room 15 master chef competition next term. 
I wonder if we have any other parents with special jobs we can interview?

Happy Feet Live Stream

Click HERE    to see  a live stream of Happy Feet the Penguin at the Zoo on the TV 3 News website.  Great news. He is recovering well.  This week for our reading we had to come up with a solution for returning Happy Feed to Antarctica. We had to think of the possible dangers associated with our solutions.  Some of our ideas will be published soon.

Vicky's Morepork!

Vicky and her mum made a Morepork cake together.  Vicky chose a Morepork for her New Zealand study.  She found the answers to her 3 questions and then decided to present it in a very special way.  We all got to eat a piece of her project. It was scrumptious. 

So proud of you Vicky!
Tino Pai Rawa and a big thank you!

Paraora Parai Yummy Fried Bread!

 As part of our Matariki Celebration we made fried bread and shared it.


Jenna guarding the Paorora !
Smells great!

 Balls of Crispy Fried Bread.


Delcious!

How to Make Fried Bread
(With an adult only)


1 Cup of self Raising Flour
1/2 tsp Salt
Add cold water and mix until forms a soft dough.


Turn out onto a floured board and form into small balls.  
Just like a scone, do not over mix.
Fry in hot (but not too hot) oil until crispy and golden. Serve with butter and golden syrup or jam.

 Jack gave the friend bread a big thumbs up!
He had four pieces.  Slurp!

 Sebastian Gobbled his down!

And so did Emma!


When can we have it again?