Travelwise Day by Ayvalon

In the morning when I got to school I went straight to Room 15 because the travelwise ambassadors were going to a special programme where we would learn lots of safety tips.

After 15 minutes it was time to go. I went in Miss Frazer's car. Half an hour later we got there but in the car I had pictured it completely differently!

Inside we had to write are names on a little piece of paper and we got a free pencil case! In it there was a pen, a few badges and a really cute small bike.

We got into a group and went to the gym (I know- a gym!) My favourite activity was when you got into a group of 5. You got one helmet per group and one person in the group put the helmet on. The rest used a sheet of paper and followed the step-by-step guide on how to put the helmet on properly.
We did that for abut 15 minutes.

We got some free morning tea and lunch! I had heaps of fun. Thats all I can tell you today!
By Ayvalon.

EcoFest Event

EcoFest (north) is happening from 1-31 March.  Around 100 workshops, fun activities, open days, walks and talks across the North Shore to help you learn more about how to make small changes for the benefit of the planet and our communities whilst having fun along the way.  Many events are free.  Events include harbour cruises, community garden open days, workshops on organic gardening, a pub quiz, a talk on bats, a guided walk to learn about the fossil forest at Takapuna/Milford, interactive workshops on how to make your home warmer, healthier and cheaper to run, sustainability DIY workshops at Bunnings, community working bees, and guided walks to learn more about the bush.

See www.ecofest.org.nz for full event listings and booking details.

Welcome back to 2013

Another new year starting and the school gardens are looking like they need a bit of care and attention.
After picking some garlic and a few overgrown courgettes we will probably have to dig it all up and start again fresh with the new year.
The butterfly house is thriving and a new batch of butterflies will be ready to hatch again shortly.
Worm tea is still available from Room 8 at $2.00 a bottle. See Mrs Shepheard if you would like some.
Worm tea is full of the nutrients needed by those summer vegetable crops.

Silver Award Presentation

The girl who silenced the world for 5 minutes

Our New Butterfly Garden

Silver Award

Mrs Stewart wrote this for our school newsletter...
"We were delighted to announce at our assembly last week that after a comprehensive reflection process, our school has been awarded the Enviro Silver Award. Special thanks to Mr Barnes who has helped so much with his building work and the students in the Enviro team for the additional work and leadership that has been put into ensuring that we achieved this. Well done to the students, teachers and parents who have all supported the programmes over a number of years."
"I am very proud of you all" - Mrs Shepheard.