A Fun-Filled Afternoon with Watercare!

Ruru class had the incredible chance to explore the water cycle with Sarah from Auckland Watercare. We journeyed as water droplets, traveling through Auckland all the way to the Waikato River! Along the way, we learned about the water cycle and followed the path of water as it flowed through underground pipes to reach our taps at home. The students had a blast dramatizing the water cycle and imagining what they’d like to be used for if they were water droplets at home.

One of the highlights was creating their very own water cycle displays using ziplock bags, sharpies, and blue water – a favorite activity for many! The children enjoyed making connections between the stages of the water cycle and discovering ways we can all conserve water at home.

A huge thank you to Sarah from Watercare for providing such an enjoyable and educational experience!

Haere Mai- Welcome to Mt Carmel

Our Pukeko class, in their first eleven days at school, have had a strong focus on building relationships with each other and their teacher through strategically planned ‘learning through play ‘opportunities as well as structured learning.

One of the strands of the New Zealand Curriculum is oral language. The focus of this strand is on teaching students to speak and listen effectively. It acknowledges that strong oral language is the cornerstone of learning and is crucial for success across all learning areas.

At eth beginning of the term, we sent home “All about me ‘boxes giving each student a chance to speak in front of the class and share what was important about their family. It also gave the rest of the students a chance to listen to and share what they learnt about each other. A ‘wow ‘moment for any teacher😊

Enjoy the following photos taken this time and a big thank you for sharing your ‘treasures‘ with us and supporting your children’s transition to our school.

Taking advantage of the latest Mt Carmel RUBIK Cube craze, the senior school decided to hold a Rubik cube speed challenge.
The winner who solved the puzzle in an incredibly fast 14 seconds was Jackson Priscott.

On Tuesday 24th of September and Wednesday 25th of September our Year 5 and 6 students participated in a Bike Safety school programme.  This programme is run in conjunction with NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Cyclist Skills Training. The children learnt about cycle control skills within the school playground and car park with a focus on bike handling, confidence and safety. They practiced steering and maneuvering safely to avoid objects, to look behind, and the hand signals for stopping and turning.

In Term 3, students form Piwakawaka, Kea, Ruru and Kakariki classes went to visit the Tip Top factory
At the end of the tour they enjoyed a nice cream of their choice

Last term our senior students took part in EPro8 - a problem solving challenge promoting science, engineering and teamwork skills. The students had a great time working together on an activity to build a structure using the materials provided.