This week, Room 1 set off on a bus trip to the museum.

At the museum, our first stop was the volcano exhibit. We learned about the three types of volcanoes — active, dormant, and extinct — and discovered some facts about the volcanoes right here in Auckland. We explored the layers of the Earth, the parts of a volcano, and even carried out a fun experiment where we made a vinegar and baking soda volcano erupt! One of the most exciting parts was getting to handle real volcanic rocks and feel their rough texture.

Next, we explored the Weird & Wonderful Gallery, where students saw all sorts of interesting and unusual objects. The Origins Gallery gave us a glimpse into the history of life on Earth.

We also walked through Mana: Protest in Print, Atarau: Stories of the New Zealand Wars, and Scars on the Heart (about WWI and WWII). These exhibits helped us imagine life in different times and the challenges people faced. Some students even dressed up in clothes from the olden days, which brought plenty of smiles.

By the end of the day, we had learned so much — from fiery volcanoes to deep history. It was a fun day full of learning for everyone.

This week, Room 1 went to the swimming pool to take part in our water safety lessons. The students learned how to be confident in the water and practised important skills like floating, kicking, and following instructions. It was a fun learning experience and we are already looking forward to the next trip!

As part of our inquiry, How do plants grow?, Room 1 students had the opportunity to sow their very own bean seed. Over the coming weeks, we will observe the changes and record how our bean plants grow. The students are already looking forward to seeing their seedlings sprout!

This week, our focus was on the letter Cc, a letter that can be a little tricky because it makes two different sounds! We explored both the hard ‘C’ sound (like in cat and candle) and the soft ‘C‘ sound (like in circle and circus).