And our Winners are.....

So we had our "bridge"off today. Mavi, Dylan and Sam's bridge took an extra 100g in weight and Chloe and Cameron's bridge supported an extra 200 g.
However "way" ahead was the bridge made by Yana, Daisy and Jade. We added an extra 800g and it was still solid - so well done girls!

Movers and Shakers Challenge

One of the tasks I left for Room 11 to do whilst I was away was a "Four in a Row" Thinkers Keys activity.
Today, as a class, we found time to do the CONSTRUCTION KEY task. We had to create a bridge from Tape, Straws and cardboard.

 Then we had the test - would they take the weight of one and then two books ....

We are down now to three finalists! Mavi/ Sam W/ Dylan vs Cameron and Chloe vs Yana / Daisy / Jade.
Let's see what happens tomorrow!!!

Maths game

Friday Afternoon Assembly

This afternoon Sheppard House Leaders were "leading" our Friday afternoon school Assembly. They had put in a lot of effort to showcase Sheppard House "highlights" to the rest of the school but unfortunately time ran away ....
HBHS brought three different cultural groups over to perform for the school. Their Kapa Haka, Barber Shop quartet and Pasifika groups put on wonderful performances and had the whole school entertained.

Tracking Pests for Homework

This week I have asked Room 11 to see what pests they can "track" in their gardens!
I thought that I would also give this task a go ... and No Pests in my garden!! The tracking device wasn't all that successful so I have made a few modifications! Hopefully I will find something out there!
I am looking forward to seeing if the students have more luck than me and what improvements and innovations they can come up with!

Making the INKPAD

My Innovation on a paper tunnel!!