How do engines work?

Today our literacy group had a trip into town to see Dennis at Paeroa Auto Spares and Andy, Aaron & Darren at Whyteline to help us understand how engines work.
We all learnt the different parts of engines and had some hands on experience with how they work together to make cars, tractors and motorbikes move.

A huge thanks to both business' for taking time out of their day to help us.

Mentos & diet coke explosion

Today in literacy, Mrs Silvesters group performed a science experiment.  The students had to write instructions on how to do the experiment and then after we wrote our results and explanations.

Christchurch Camp 2015

Fun memories from Netherton Schools year 6-8 camp 2015

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Grandparent's Day in 'The Hub'.

Well....what a fantastic day we had by all yesterday at Netherton School. It was grandparent's day and we had around 80 grandparents come and spend the day with us. Children had the opportunity to share some of their learning and the grandparents shared games, books and activities that they used to play when they were at school.
The children and grandparents made some beautiful artwork as a keepsake of the day.
Thank you to all grandparents and friends of the school for coming and sharing the day with us!!
Here are just a few pics!
 

You Can Learn Anything

I came across this clip by Khan Academy that I thought was interesting and relevant for some of us in the hub.

In the comments, maybe you could share with us a time when you have found something new tricky to learn, but with practice over time, you can now achieve it.  

Mrs Silvester 

The long drove

This week Mrs Silvesters literacy group have finished off their narrative poetry about The Long Drove.
The students have then used movenote to present their poetry and we have shared a few of them here for you to see.  Hope you enjoy!

Breanna H 
Bronson 
Duncan
Flynn H
Georgia
Maggie M
Marshall
Sophie Rose

Pigeon Impossible

Below is the short video clip- 'Pigeon Impossible.'
Watch the video clip and comment on your favourite part. Give reasons why it is your favourite.