Thursday, March 11, 2010

Orokonui Enviroschools Hui






Liam Hewson, Zoe, and Britten Clarke went on an Enviroschools Hui at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.  The focus for the day was Ecological Buildings.  That means a building which works in harmony with the water and land around it, that can harness the energy from the sun and which enriches the lives of creatures, plants and people. We were inspired by the schools that shared their work on Eco Huts.  We also went to Purakanui School to see their hut that encouraged life to grow amongst it and to enjoy its presence.  
We braved the wind, rain and hail to visit the birds' habitat and examine their feeding stations. It was a very interesting day where we met super people from other Enviroschools and we heard about their fantastic Enviro-projects.  We felt so inspired.



Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Vegetable Market





At the beginning of Term 1 2010 we harvested our crops that had grown over the summer holidays.  We sold our vegetable produce in a Children's Vegetable Farmers Market.  We sold Maori potatoes and courgettes, new potatoes and lots of leafy lettuces.  Everyone was delighted.  We hope to buy a wheel barrow with the money we raised.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Courgette and Corn Fritters













We had lots of courgettes in our school garden that needed eating up, so last Friday Room 5 made some delicious Courgette and Corn Fritters. Room 5 enjoyed the help of Amanda Brown, Denise, and Shona. Some of the fritters were made with potato too. It was so yummy!