'What's the Matter?'

We are learning how substances have physical properties that can be described. When substances are mixed, heated or cooled chemical changes may occur.

In Room 7,8 and 9 we have explored the scientific process this week and performed experiments where solids, liquids and gases change their state.

We made jelly which changed from a solid to a liquid when we added hot water, then went back to a solid when it cooled.

We turned cream into butter by shaking it in a jar for a long time!

 

We hypothesised that sugar might explode when we add baking soda.  It didn't explode but it did fizz and bubble.  Hokey Pokey is delicious and fun to make! 

Akeake visit to the Kaiapoi Library

Over the last few weeks, Akeake classes have been taking turns visiting the Kaiapoi Library.  

If we didn't have one already, we signed up for our own library card and we were able to get 

some books out at our visit.

We really enjoyed listening to the Librarian - Jason.  He showed us heaps of cool stuff on the 

Waimakariri Libraries webpage.  

We learnt that if you click on the Kids and Youth tab, and then on KidsSpace, that there is lots of cool books we can read on there for free!

We got to listen to some stories.

We enjoyed reading some books.

 

We learnt how to issue our books with our new cards.

We loved our visits to the Library.  We are looking forward to going back another time.

Science in a Van

Science in a Van came to KNS today! Akeake went to the hall to learn all about bubbles. There were even helium bubbles. We had to try and blow the bubbles so they went across all of the children. 

Week 3 in Kopapa West

In Te Reo we are exploring the Treaty of Waitangi and creating our own hub treaty. 

In Maths we are learning about measuring weight and identifying objects that weigh grams and kilograms. 

In P.E we are learning Invasion Games and practising our catching technique.

First Day Back !

It is great to be back with such a wonderful group of kids. We are looking forward to making many new friends, meeting new teachers, lots of learning, trips, and fun.

Remember, if you have any questions to pop by or drop us an email. Akeake teachers

A special visit from Fanimals!

How lucky are we in Akeake?  

We had a wonderful visit from some very awesome guests at school this morning.  

Jess and Molson from the TV show Fanimals paid us a visit as a special treat!

 

The children were all very excited to give Molson a pat and to get to meet Jess up close.  

We have some very big Fanimals fans in our team!

Jess signed a postcard for all of our children and some were even lucky enough to get a hug.

We would like to say a very big THANK YOU to Jess, Molson, Rosie and Jo for coming out to see us today.  

We really appreciate the love and kindness coming our way!

Fanimals is on TV2 each week day at 4pm.

A wonderful time

Akeake is back from two fun-filled busy days at camp. The year 4s had an overnighter and the yr 3s joined them again on Tuesday. 

 

Can one highlight be picked? 


The general answer is a great big NO.

                

 

A big thank you to 
our wonderful parent helpers 
for your support in making this camp 
a brilliant one for everyone.