Science Experiments

This week we carried out a few science experiments. These are the ones we did in our class.
We experimented with Static Electricity. A big thank-you to Mrs Cammell for lending us the PVC pipes. We also looked at Optical Illusions, viewing some on line and then seeing if we could get the fish in the bowl and the bird in the cage. Lastly we made Sherbet so we could see another chemical reaction. We discussed what we see, think, and wonder. Lastly we commented on the taste and viewed on line how sherbet works. Science was fun.

Diwali

Jayan wore an amazing Traditional costume to school as part of our school wide Diwali celebration. He looked very smart and the costume was very special with gold and red colours and the style, fabric and design was absolutely beautiful.

Folk Dancing

Below is a video show casing our Year 2 Folk Dancing.

Keeping our Houses warm and Dry.

As part of our Inquiry at the end of last term we designed a room that had features that helped keep our house warm and dry. The dioramas looked amazing with so much detailed included.

Poetry Recital

This week each child in Room 24 presented their poem. I was so impressed by how brave everyone was. Each child needed to think about reading at a good pace, using expression, maybe some actions and to try and look at the audience sometimes. Some children decided not to select a familiar poem from our Poetry Folders but choose their own poem. Some poems were funny and made us laugh. We have two definite finalists Stephanie and Jayan. One child is deciding, so the third person is not definite at this stage. A little step to stand on, a music stand and a bell helped set the scene.

Scootering today

 Room 24 went up first today Sootering with Andy. The children were put into four teams and assisted by the Travel Wise Leaders. Each team had a relay type activity with different challenges.
Children had to zig zag, stop at a pedestrian crossing, make an emergency stop and try and glide as far as they could. It was so much fun!!

Science Experiment with Mentos and Coke

As a follow-up to Science in a Van we tried one experiment. Mrs Michael's and Mrs Zhu assisted whilst Mrs Dijkstra took photos. It was a bit windy and in our second attempt it blew in the direction of Mrs Michael's. Mrs Dijkstra had a gadget called a geyser tube which helped funnel the force.
The reaction happened very quickly and was very exciting. We watched an explanation on YouTube to help us understand how and why the reaction happened.

Science In a Van

Last Monday we went to the hall to see Science in a Van. It was all about forces like push, pull, friction and gravity. It began with an optical illusion, followed by Miss Fullard seating on a bed of nails and ended with their version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. They were very funny and made science every day.

Eventful week - Part 2

As part of the ASB Getwise program Captain Cash visited our room to talk about the difference between Wants and Needs and the importance of Save some, Spend some and Share some of our money. He kindly left us a wristband each. He was so funny and had a memorable message.

 The Father's Day breakfast was special and looked yummy! A big thanks to the PTA!

It was Daffodil Day also today, here are all the coins and notes we collected. Thank-you for your generosity.