Week 8 in Room 8

With only two weeks to go this term, we are still cramming in plenty of fun activities and learning.
On Thursday we had a visit from Sophie White of the University of Otago Dentistry Department. She is helping with research into the growth of children and their teeth and has given our year 5 and 6 students the chance to participate. Did you know that NZ kids loose their teeth at an earlier age than in other countries? This is one of the many questions they hope to answer in the study.

Also on Thursday, Jarred from Otago Touch gave us some touch coaching - in the howling gale! It was lots of fun.

Then on Friday afternoon we had the fantastic opportunity to see Mr Swallow's science lab at the high school. Mr Swallow and Mrs Murdoch had prepared a number of experiments for us to do, which involved fizzing and banging! We loved it.

Thank you Mr Swallow and Mrs Murdoch!

Next week we will start our maths and health unit about Walk the Length of New Zealand. This will culminate with a walk along the river bank on Thursday 26 September.