Change Inquiry

Hi Kea Class,

As we are coming to the end of the term I would like you to post your thoughts and comments below about the Change Inquiry. 'How has life changed in Wellington over the last 150 Years?

Remember to include comments about what you have achieved during the inquiry, aspects that you have found challenging and any goals you may want to work on for your inquiry next term.

It would also be great if anyone has some interesting facts to share.

Good Luck,

Mr Douglas.

Newsround Articles.

Hi Kea Class,

Please read this article http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_8900000/newsid_8900000/8900052.stm and post your thoughts and feelings below.

Have a look around the newsround website and read an article. Then I would like you to write a brief summary of it.

Good Luck,

Mr Douglas.

Ships Trip

Hi Kea Class,

Please post your highlights of our Ships trip. I would also like you to include any suggestions for how we could improve the trip.

Good Luck,

Mr Douglas.

Cheetah Enclosure By Joshua Wypych

Buffalo Enclosure By Finn Jeffrey

Thorned Lizard Enclosure By Andrew, Thomas and Olaf

Tiger Enclosure By Elise Natoli

Red Panda Enclosure By Arnaud Lagae

Monkey Enclosure By Anna Price

Kiwi Enclosure By Harry Bartle

Horse Enclosure By Jasmin Johnson

Lion Enclosure By Anastasia Lemalu

Kea Enclosure By Marina Comeskey

Monkey Enclosure By Vincent Wong

Sun Bear Enclosure Design By Caitlin Goodger

Elephant Enclosure Design by Joshua Lemalu

Platypus Enclosure Design by Conor Meaclem

Otter Enclosure Design by Amelia Telford

Habits of Mind - Thinking Flexibly - Twisted Fairy Tales.

As part of our Habits of Mind studies we have been writing some 'Twisted Fairy Tales'

They have helped us to think flexibly. (Look as things another way - Consider different options.)

I hope you enjoy reading them.

Kea Class.

Zoo Trip - Enclosures

Hi Kea Class,

Your task is to comment on our Zoo trip.

We are focusing on animal enclosures.

1/ Name the animal you plan to design an enclosure for.

2/ Explain in detail an enclosure you saw at the Wellington Zoo (This can be an enclosure for any animal)

Remember to include any 'enrichment' activities you might have seen.

3/ Explain your ideas for an enclosure design

Questions to consider:

What does the animal need to survive?

Any special features?

Food and Water dishes?

Toys?

Comfort?

Shelter?

What animals can live happily together?

What materials will the enclosure be made of?

What features does your enclosure have to stop the animals escaping?

Good Luck,

Mr Douglas.