Yesterday we journeyed to Waiorongomai River to test the quality of the water, and what life it is home to.
The students measured the water temperature and conductivity, timed how fast it was flowing, and observed the river bed and surroundings. They also collected, grouped, and identified a number of different species of invertebrate. Some of the highlights of our time at the river were when Zoe caught a small trout, and when Jack and Jordan G caught a koura each.
After spending the morning at the river, we then headed off to bag sheep manure and pine cones. Working together in pairs, they made extra quick time to fill the sacks, saving time at the end for a big poo war!!
Keep a watch out for the student voice videos that will be appearing next week.
A HUGE "thank you" must go out to the fantastic Wairarapa Moana Kaitiaki Coordinators Zoe, Clair, and Jules. Thank you also to Mrs Watson, and our parent helpers Mrs O'Driscoll, Mrs Matthews, and Mrs Pugh. Without you all, trips like these wouldn't happen.
An extra special "thank you" needs to go to Mr and Mrs Matthews for donating us the sheep manure and pine cones that we bagged up to sell, and for offering their trailer to bring it to school.
It was such a great day out yesterday with you all! Who knew that there are so many little creatures that live in our streams and rivers? And great team work on filling the sacks with pinecones and sheep manure. I had a great day and hope you all did too!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Takitimu - so impressed with your 'science' and your hard work at the end.
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