Worser Bay Bush Builders Launch: Kaitiaki at the Zoo

On Friday we went to Wellington Zoo for the launch of our Bush Building programme.

We went to 3 different workshops:



We are all Connected:
We learnt that plants and animals play different roles in helping each other. We know that we have a role in this and kaitiakitanga is important.

Mindful Nature Trail: 
Students worked as a team to mindfully move through nature and discovered what makes New Zealand's bush unique. We also met a Weta and we had heaps of questions!



Positive Change at the Zoo:
We learnt what Wellington Zoo is doing for biodiversity. We make choices to create our ecosystem. We need to reduce human impact on our city. We went on a short walk outside of the zoo and were introduced to some native plant species. We also did some weed busting!



We met a kunekune called Parker. We were amazed that it almost became extinct and has made a come-back due to kaitiakitanga.

More from Zoo Sleepover: Year 6

Movies made by Wilbur and Patrick

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Zoo Sleepover

On Wednesday, we went to the zoo for a sleepover. We went around the zoo after hours and found out what happens behind the scenes. 

Zoo Sleepover from Matariki on Vimeo.

Events and Costs for End of Year Activities

We have planned a series of activities for the students and these incur costs. They are as follows:

Year	Place	Date	Cost	Other Notes
Year 6	Year Book	-	$17.50	Each Year 6 Student will be creating a page to represent themselves, filled with poetry, art and photos to go towards a final Year 6 Leavers’ Booklet. We will then be getting the booklets printed professionally by Rapid Copy so that each child has their own booklet to look back on in the future.
Year 3, 4, 5, 6	Innovators and Inventors Fair/Fish ‘n’ Chip Evening	2nd December 6:00-7:30pm	-	To conclude our year of Inquiry, we will be presenting the wonderful creative thinking of our students. We will be sharing Fish ’n’ Chips and discussing the kids’ inventions, their ideas and the creative process they have all been through. Year 3 students and their parents are invited to join us for the evening and be part of some of the initial planning taking place for 2015.
Year 5/6	Have a Go Sailing	2nd December (morning)	-	A programme offered by Worser Bay Boating Club to introduce students to sailing. This is weather dependent. (Eastern Zones Miniballers will be attending on this day.)
Year 5/6	Have A Go Sailing	3rd December (morning)	-	Have A Go Sailing is weather dependent.
Year 6	Zoo Sleepover	3rd December	$45	Price includes light supper and continental breakfast. Please eat dinner before you arrive. Sleepovers start at 7pm. We will meet you at the zoo!
Year 6	Porirua Pool	10th December	$ 2.50	We will be asking for parent help (drivers and people who can stay for the day to help supervise). Please email Nicola at nstevenson@worserbay.school.nz
Year 6	Dinner and Parent Drinks	11th December 6:00pm	-	Children will dress according to the theme (as yet to be decided) and bring a plate of food to share.  Parents are invited to join Jude and Staff for drinks and nibbles in the staffroom while the kids eat. Students will advise their parents about the dish that they have arranged to contribute.
Year 4, 5, 6	Beach Week	11th, 12th, 15th, 16th December	$8	Activities will include snorkeling, sailing, skateboarding and kayaking. The cost is $8 as we will have a BBQ on the beach. Brooke Rapson and his students from Wellington High School will be leading these activities. We are giving a koha of $5 toward their fundraising. Worser Bay Surf Club and Boating Club are also delivering elements of the programme. We will need adults to help supervise and provide a safe ratio of adults to students for these water based activities. More details, including the programme will follow.
Whole School	End of Year Wrap	16th December	-	Roll up, roll up to the greatest show on earth. Carols, Year 6 speeches, BYO, dress ups, you name it, it’s got it!

YEAR 6:  $73.00    YEAR 4 and 5:  $8.00  (Please pay, if possible, via http://www.wrapitup.co.nz)