We had a fantastic couple of days in the great outdoors at the end of last week. We were getting out and exploring the peninsula. Ākonga presented their Magic Places to each other and in the process, learnt about some of the history and special features of the area. We did a solid amount of walking which was challenging for some; all part of our focus this year of building Grit!
On Thursday, we went around the Seatoun Peninsular, Oruaiti Reserve and over the Eastern Walkway to Tarakena Bay.
On Friday, we headed North, via Centennial Reserve and onward to Massey Memorial.
We had a wonderful day exploring the peninsula. We explored rock pools, had a long lunch at Breaker Bay, made artworks inspired by Andy Goldsworthy and visited O-rua-iti Pā. We had to use Grit for our long walk.
Today we went on a huge walk (about 9 km) down to Cobham Drive and saw the wind sculptures there. It was fun and inspiring (Janne). Ollie's feet started to hurt. It was cold because of the strong and powerful wind. The wind was strong, almost blowing us off our feet (Alex G).
The zephyrometer was very, very tall. Some of us think it was 12.5 meters tall, others 20 metres and others 25-30 metres.
This is "Moving March" and we are thinking about getting moving. Moving March is an event to get people all over NZ walking. Every time you walk to school you can tick off a number on the card that is sent home with your child. When you have walked ten times you can post it (details on the back of the card and need to be received by 7th March) and be in to win a bike and helmet. By Zach
Message from Wellington City Council: Parent Photo Competition: For the second year in a row we are running our Parent Photo Competition. We encourage families to take a photo reflecting the positives of their active journey to school and send it to us at schooltravel@gw.govt.nz or post it on our Facebook page -https://www.facebook.com/movinmarch/ (using #movinmarch so we can see it) they will go into the draw to win a family pass to their favourite Wellington Wild Things destination (2 to be won). Last year we got some great pictures of nature, pets and shadow creations which families had seen on their journey to school (photos do not have to be of children).
As part of our inquiry, "what is in your backyard" we have been learning about what is in New Zealand's backyard. We will focus on one of the great walks - The Routeburn Track
We will be entering a competition. The deadline is the 9th April.
Read more about the competition at: http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/events-and-awards/virtual-great-walker/about/
We have tracked the walks that we have done at school. If you have anything to share then please send pictures and a blurb to Nicola: nstevenson@worserbay.school.nz
All pictures, movies, presentation etc. will be added to:
As part of our inquiry, "what is in your backyard" we will be learning about what is in New Zealand's backyard. We will focus on one of the great walks - The Routeburn Track:
We will be entering a competition.
We will be tracking walks that we do at school. It would be great if you could track walks that you do after school or at the weekend. Please take some pictures and describe the route. Please send these pictures to Nicola: nstevenson@worserbay.school.nz
All pictures, movies, presentation etc. will be added to:
Read more about the competition at: http://www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/events-and-awards/virtual-great-walker/about/ Nicola started us off and walked 4km...
"I walked from Karori to Tory St. There are some great views on the way. It is mostly downhill. I saw a kereru, but it flew away before I could take a photo of it." Tautoru will also be entering the competition. They have been learning about the Heaphy Track.
Here is one of Gillian's walks:
Tawa Tawa Reserve-- 3.05 K walk with Debbi and Penny
The walk starts in a field and then goes up a track and over a ridge. On the walk I saw some palms, lots of fennel, some toitoi and lots of gorse! On one side of the ridge you can see out to the south coast and on the other side you can see Mt. Victoria and the harbour.
At the top there are sometimes horses and I have to put the dogs on the lead. There’s also a statue
Here is the view from the top:
Chrissy’s walk from Museum hotel to end of oriental parade and back again
Distance: 1.6Km one way 3.2Km return
Here is the track:
The terrain is flat and on the road. There is a beautiful man made beach and a couple of cafes that you can stop at if you want to. We saw boats, seagulls and pohutakawatrees.
Worser Bay Walk- Getting Prepared for Camp! on PhotoPeach
THE WALK by George
On Monday the Year 4-5-6 children went for a walk, down past Seatoun School for a trial to do the 3 hour walk at camp. It was a hot and beautiful. Here are some words of wisdom about the walk:
A bit too easy but still enjoyable. Jack M
Pretty good we got to go to a lot of different places with my friends. Chanel
AWESOME!! and great view of the sea. Blake
It was BRILLIANT!!!! I got to be the 1st aid man and it was great exercise. George
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