Rod Morris

We were so lucky to have Rod Morris come to school last week and talk to us about his passion....the creatures on the Peninsula.
He even brought a huge stick insect he found in his backyard.  It was amazing.

Symmetry

Mrs Campbell our student teacher has been teaching some of us about symmetry this week:
Here are some cool links for songs to help us learn about symmetry:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBW1dyOwUbA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEzlsjAqADA

In Maths we learn about Geometry, geometric objects can have lines of symmetry!

A Community of Creatures

Welcome to school- Mia, Chi, Annabel and Lily.

This term at Mac Bay our Inquiry topic is: 'A Community of Creatures'
We are learning about: What animals and insects live in our community and what they need to survive?


Last week we had Tudor Caradoc-Davies (Theo's Grandpa) come in an talk to us about his passion- Bees and Honey making.  We got to taste Honey!
Yesterday Angela Brandt a plant ecologist came in to talk about how important plants are for mini beasts and creatures.

Term 1 Highlights

These are some of the exciting 'highlights' of Term 1 in Kakano.

Casey Butterfly emerging from her Chrysalis!!

Kakano at Library!

Macandrew Bay is a special community......

This term we have been learning about the word community!

Why we think Macandrew Bay is a great community?

Why we like it?

It has a beach.

It has houses.

It has smiley people.

It has a playground.

It has a good school.

It is quiet and peaceful.

There are not too many people.

We can splash in the Harbour.

We can play on the beach on hot, sunny days.

We can walk to school.

We have an amazing view.

We love seeing the harbor look like a mirror.

We have nice neighbours.

People are kind.

We have kind and caring kids at this school.

Songs for Assembly this Friday

Links for assembly songs for the children to practice at home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWpmc82V4BI- Individuality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TtyhFbklUE (sign language)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7L_XXI7ekk (Le Aute)

Jokes from News

Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill?
To get to the bottom!- Marley

How do you start a flea race?
One, Two, Flea, GO!- Harry

What is a deer called with no eyes?
No idea (No eye deer) - James