WooHoo!

Have you heard the news?? Well the Hoiho Class have been working on a Wet Coast Challenge this year. The whole school was involved in aspects of the process, but the Hoiho Class have been gathering information, getting input from other students, trialing ideas, and generally creating awesomeness!

We also had some help from IPENZ and Transpower who run the Neighbourhood Engineering Awards.  They put us in touch with Tate Bradley and Elena De Goldi, who are local engineers and volunteer consultants for this project.  It was great having experts to help with the technical aspects - so a huge thanks to Tate and Elena!

We put our learning into a portfolio and entered the awards.

here is the link to our portfolio   here is the teacher's report     here is the engineer's report


We found out today that we won a merit award!  Woohoo!  and the prize (which was unexpected) is $1250 for the school!

I'm so proud of the learning that the class have done through this project!  I can't wait for the debate on what to spend the winnings on!

Our construction isn’t quite finished but when it is we will make a new post to show you how it turned out.  If it turns out really well the Kokatahi Café have said we can set it up in their garden so everyone can see it!  We aim to have it up and running at the Kokatahi Café before the end of the school year (Dec 11^th).  So the next time you are there, please stop by to see the final product.

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Our final design

Our design under construction

Newsletter

NO Newsletter this week.

Keep your eyes peeled for next week's newsletter. There will be information about the End of Year Concert!

Pet day is on!

Don't let last night's rain fool you!  Pet day is on today!

Make sure you bring a rain jacket and gumboots - Should be a great day :)

Mahoe's house prize

This morning Mahoe house had a special visitor for their house prize.  Smiley the kiwi came to meet them!  Yes a real, live kiwi!

Here are some pictures.

A big thanks to Mrs Alexander from Kaniere School who brought her out to meet us.

Camp Photos

In case you want to know how awesome Bridge Valley camp was we have uploaded some of the photos for you to see.  Just click here!  You might want to make a cup of tea first... there are over 1000 photos!!  Here's 2 to get you started...

A BIG thanks to the parents who were able to help with transport and supervision at the camp.  I think they all had a great time too, but probably won't admit it so that they get to go again next time!

Earthquake Drill 15th October 9:15am www.shakeout.govt.nz

www.shakeout.govt.nz

Mistakes - a part of life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBKz6LApVDY

Pet Day 2015

click here for all you need to know about Pet Day 2015!

Our team was placed 2nd in West-a-Math

Our wonderful West-a-Math Team.

The Kokatahi-Kowhitirangi Year 6 team came second in the

West Coast Maths competition West-a-Math.

16 Teams competed.

Nate Croy, Leila Nolan, Lauren Burden and Portia Wyattw

Megan McLellan (proud principal)

Influenza

Dear Parents,                                                     Friday 7^th August 2015

We have had a confirmed case of Influenza B here at the school.

We remind you all again that if your child is unwell to please keep them at home and thanks to all those families who are already doing this.

Stop the spread of the flu

If you are unwell, stay at home until you are better.

Follow basic hygiene practices:

·         Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds and dry them for 20 seconds – or use an alcohol-based hand rub.

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

·         Don’t share drinks.

·         Avoid crowded places.

·         Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze – then put the tissue in a lined bin.

http://www.health.govt.nz/