Walk to Tarekena Bay

Today we did a big walk from Worser Bay School to Tarakena Bay. On the Eastern walkway, we looked at the flora, the fauna and the landmarks. What a great way to explore and get ready for our Inquiry at the beginning of next year when we will be "Forest Protectors". 

A big thank you to all of our parent (and grandparent) helpers!

Otari Bush Trip: What is in our backyard?

We are all standing next to the 800 year old Rimu

Touching, observing and smelling native plants.

We went to the Otari Bush today to wrap up our inquiry, "what is in our backyard". We enjoyed finding out about the native bush. Here is a link to their website http://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/enjoy-the-outdoors/gardens/otariwiltons-bush

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Our Year Six Students

Tarakena Bay Walk

Tarakena Bay Walk on PhotoPeach

Treasure Hunt

Today we got into our new learning groups. We set goals for our co-operative task. 

Jude made this map to help us with our treasure hunt...

 

Treasure Hunt

On Friday 20\3\2015 Matariki and Mahutonga went on a Treasure hunt for our inquiry, ‘What is in our backyard’?

We had to find native Flora and Fauna in the school grounds and down at the beach. We were put in nine activity groups and each of the groups got given a grid map of Worser Bay, and a checklist, we had to take pictures for evidence of what we found.

We had heaps of fun finding the native Flora and Fauna.

We found Kohwai, Pohutukawa trees, Toi Toi, Huntsman’s Toilet paper, Puriri, Kawakawa, Karaka and Taupata.

The Fauna that we found was, Crabs, Jelly fish,Butterflies, Spiders, Millipedes, Stick-insects and we found lots and lots of Starfish!!

We got given a point on our map where we had to go and find our treasure, when we got there their was a bag for or group and the treasure was…. Lollies, “Mmmmm Lollies ”!

Everyone had a great time on a great day!

By Asha and Frankie

Treasure Hunt on PhotoPeach by Chanel  
Flora and fauna hunt from Matariki on Vimeo.

We added 1.3 km to our "Great Walk"

For more details see: https://sites.google.com/a/worserbay.school.nz/mahutonga-s-great-walk/home