Bee Art
All the children have been learning about bees and the importance of them. Everyone has really enjoyed drawing, painting and describing bees and their habitats.
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Kakapo Class Volcanoes
Kakapo class have been busy learning about Volcanoes. In groups they researched, constructed and painted their own paper mache volcano. They then presented this to other classes in the school and demonstrated an eruption using baking soda and vinegar.
Kakariki Class – STEM Car Making
During Term 3, Kakariki have been learning all about forces and simple machines. This week, they put their learning into action as part of our technology unit (toy making). They used their knowledge of friction and wheels and axles to design and make peg cars. They did a fantastic job! It was great to see […]
Kakapo Class STEM Lesson
This term we have learnt about simple machines. We enjoyed exploring and discovering the term, “levers”. Using our prior knowledge on levers we built our very own Popsicle Sticks Catapults during our weekly STEM lesson. We used technology and engineering skills to build our catapults; we used Maths to determine the supplies we needed, and […]
Lockdown Learning
We asked for your ‘Lockdown Learning’ photos .. and you sent us some really great pics. Here’s a gallery of those received so far. Keep them coming!!
Pukeko – Chinese New Year
As part of our topic on Festivals and Celebrations, Pukeko Class had their own Chinese New Year celebration on Friday. The children practised cutting skills by making lanterns to decorate the classroom. They had a go at using chopsticks to eat noodles and they even made a dragon so they could do some dragon dancing. […]
Pukeko – Clay Modelling with Natalie Stamilla
Last term our students enjoyed some clay modelling sessions under the expert eye of artist and Mt Carmel parent, Natalie Stamilla. Take a look at their fantastic creations in the gallery below.
Royal Portraits in Kea Classroom
The children of Kea have created portraits of their ‘royal’ selves. In the planning stages the children looked at the symmetry and portion of their faces using a mirror to determine the position and shape of their own facial features. They also considered what would make them ‘royal’ – the clothes they draw, a crown […]
Turangawaewae – A Place to Stand
Our senior student observations of Mt Carmel, displayed in the admin entrance during Term 1, 2019.
Tui Class Wall Art Project
As part of their Sustainability and Technology unit, Tui class have been learning new skills to create a Wall Hanging art piece made out of recycled fabrics. The process began with a concept drawing where each child drew their own unique design. These designs were then cut out of recycled fabric, and sewn onto a […]
