The Great War - Journeys Abroad

In World War I thousands of New Zealand troops boarded ships bound for the war in Europe. Among these men was Alister Robison. You can read about what his voyage may have been like according to Abbey.

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Can Eating Insects Save the World BBC full Documentary 2013 ( Insect eat...

Well, what do you think? The idea of eating insects made most of us feel a little squeamish but after watching this documentary our whole group is feeling pretty keen to at least give them a go! Hey, if it's going to save the world...!

Your Voice, Your Choice

Have you ever wondered what the Elections are all about? How do we choose who governs our country? Who gets to have a say?
2014 is General Election year and on September 20th people all over New Zealand, and New Zealanders all over the world, get the opportunity to decide who will govern New Zealand for the next three years.
But did you know that in 2011 more than a quarter of eligible voters didn't exercise their right to vote? Does it even matter?
Follow our page Your Voice, Your Choice to see what we think about all this as we investigate some of these ideas this term.

Where in the World?

Challenge yourself to work out just where in the world you are with this fun game using Google Street View. Cities all over the world are shown, and you can turn around, walk down the street or look round the corner to see if you can find clues to your whereabouts. Look at the signs on buildings, streets and vehicles. What language are the signs on the buildings in? What are the people wearing? What are the shops selling? Which side of the road do they drive on? Can you see any familiar landmarks in the background? Beat your score.
Have a go with www.gr8ctz.com  Good Luck!

Inquiry Learning Going Platinum

Throughout Term 4 the Year 7/8 Inquiry group have been investigating their own inquiry questions. Today they shared their learning with the group. All the students have worked hard researching, analysing and evaluating the information they acquired. Many picked the brains of experts in their field and conducted surveys to gain information from a variety of sources.
Kaleesha wanted to investigate the role of the harp in an orchestra and find the instruments perceived to be most important. She presented her findings by writing alternative lyrics to Taylor Swifts "We Are Never, Ever, Getting Back Together", and did a fantastic job. Well done Kaleesha!
Look out for more posts sharing the work of these hard working students.