Zoo Trip; Pest Control

Monday 23rd November

The Y7's & 8's travelled to the zoo by bus for our pest control data. Our goal was to collect as much data for our data but I decided not to. I wanted to enjoy as much as my time. I noticed they built in new construction and moved some animals into it. I most excited to see the kanagroos but didn't get to seem them. Instead we saw the emu's which were admiring. 

Here's some information I collect: 

- ostrich bodies are also much too heavy to fly

- an ostrich skeleton is similiar to a velociraptor's

- seals have pups, they can become very protective and many seem aggressive

- a tutara kauika whale is; baleen, beaked and toothed all traverse NZ waters

TRIP To Hamlin's Hill?!!

Last Friday the year 8's and 7's had the opportunity to observe and search for pests/traps at the Hamlin's Hill mountain. We saw many extraordinary landscapes and discovered a lot about how to trap pests. The most factual thing I learnt was, our animals are transported from 

different countries. Example: rabbits. 

For me this trip was important because it's good to learn about animals/pests and how we can keep our communtiy & area safe. Thank you Frazer for this opportunity!

Tamaki Estuary Clean Up..

Thank you to Frazer and his team for including Ruapotaka School on a trip to Tamaki Estuary, to pick up rubbish around the area. 

Doing this will save our environment by creating a healthy and fresh place. This also helps by saving the animals by providing fresh water and clean nature.

My partners were Lolo and Maddy. A lot a plastic were seen lying in certain places.  

What I thought was interesting was when I found an empty beer bottle stuck in between a tree curve. It was an definetly experiencing trip to participate in.  Remember when you see rubbish floating around, pick it up!

Great Trip To The Zoo

Last week on Friday my classroom went to the zoo to look at prey and predator animals. At the zoo we went over to where the the flamingos were, and I saw that they were standing on one leg. Well I learnt that flamingos stand on one leg while they are sleeping. 

Also I learnt about when a giraffe eats something hot it's tongue turns purple and a blue colour. My favourite animal I saw at the zoo was a red panda because they look so fluffy I would pat it. I had a great time going to the zoo!

A Fun Day At The Zoo!

On Friday I went to the zoo to learn about animal facts that we don't know. I saw a red panda, hippo, elephants, turtles and tigers. My favorite animal is a flamingo and a red panda because a flamingo is pink and a red panda is very cute and chubby. I learnt that a giraffe has seven bones and we have seven bones too.  I also learnt that tigers don't appreciate other tigers coming to there place. I like going to the zoo to learn interesting facts about animals. I enjoyed going to the zoo.