Science

This term we have started our with a focus on science. Students are learning to question like
scientists. Part of the understanding with science is that science is all around us and that we can all ask scientific questions in everyday life. Alongside this students have been learning the scientific method consisting of

Question - Ask a question
Research - Find out what you can
Hypothesis - What do you think you can prove
Experiment - Carry out testing
Analysis - Record your results
Report - What you have found out.

To kick of the topic we were fortunate to have Mr McLellan (Head of science at Nayland College) present to us about science.

In class we have been conducting our own experiment on growing alfalfa sprouts. We asked the question "Under what conditions would the alfalfa grow best." We have 4 test samples. One that has received light and water, one with light and no water, one with water and no light and one with no water and no light.
Our hypothesis is that the alfalfa will grow best with light and water.

                                  After 5 days this is our plants with light and water.

                 After 5 days this is the plant with water but no light

The test samples with no light have not grown at all.

Mask Parade

At the beginning of term 4 is the Nelson Mask Parade. Every 3 years Nayland Primary participates in the parade as part of its Art focus.  This year the theme is the wonderful wold of books. As a school we will be presenting the Lorax as the theme for our masks. The Awa syndicate will be the Truffula Trees.

In weeks 7-10 we will be creating our masks.  This is a great opportunity for parents to be involved. Watch this space....