The Giant Pumpkin

We have been very lucky this week, Paige brought in a Giant Pumpkin that she has grown. She also shared some interesting information with us.

Here it is:

This is my Giant Atlantic Pumpkin. The heaviest Giant Atlantic Pumpkin on record weighed 776kg. It was grown in Rhode Island in 2007. These pumpkins are not edible. If you would like to have a pumpkin growing competition please let me know so I can save some seeds for next spring. Did you know a pumpkin is a fruit not a vegetable? They need a lot of watering and feeding. Dad helped me make up a fertilizer food for my pumpkin which was made up with chicken poo and water. Any questions please?

The children had great questions for Paige and liked the idea of chicken poo fertilizer.

Thank you Paige.

Kapahaka

This week we visited the collage to view their Kapahaka. It was amazing. They practice alot and always do their best. It was great seeing some of the students who used to be at our school up on the stage.

Wheels Day

Woosh!!! We had the best wheels day ever. The children speed around as fast as lightning. They we also very caring towards each other and happily shared.

Multiple Intelligences

This week Room5 have been learning about the different multiple intelligences and how we can use them to help us learn.

Multiple Intelligences

This week Room 5 have been learning about the different multiple intelligences and how we can use these to learn new things. Everyone has favourite intelligences or 'smarts' that they like to use. Ask your children which ones they enjoy. In the photo the children have been using 'picture smart' and making posters of the three times tables.

Student Teacher

This week room 5 had a student teacher visiting. Here is Mrs Burbidge working with the children.