Elephant Toothpaste

Yesterday K7 became LAB 7- the scientific laboratory of Animal Dental Hygiene Scientists!  We received a and letter and package from the zoo asking for our help.... 

Some of the ingredients they included was yeast, dishing washing liquid, hydrogen peroxide and blue food colouring! Watch the video to see what we came up with...

Why did this happen?! Why did it fizz and foam?? Do you think the elephants will be happy with our recipe?

K7 Drummers

We are enjoying music with Mrs Gribble so far this term and have learnt about keeping beats and rhythms going. We have our own drum kit each week and love banging away. Has anyone made their own drum kit at home??

20 Things We Should Say More Often

The value of the week is Caring and Kid President is a wise wee thing with some simple messages about this! They really are simple, but if we all tried to say these things more often, the world would be a better place! 

What are some things you think we could say more of? 

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Elgregoe Magician

Elgregoe Show 

We had special visit from Elgregoe the Magician. He shared with us some amazing magic tricks that left us all feeling really puzzled. He made a bunny appear from a box of money, made fire turn in to bird, and we even saw the illusion of him being elevated! He also had lots of beautiful birds, a Tom the Cheeter (a puppet!) and other neat things to share with us. 

Aside from the incredible tricks he shared with us, he also had a very important message- to treat others how we want to be treated, and to show respect to others and to be a kind and tolerant friend. It was fantastic to hear these messages again, as this is the same as all things we have been talking about in class!

What was your favorite trick?

What is one of the messages that really stuck with you?

Teach someone Te Reo!

We love our mums!

My Mum

Impatiently, my wonderful mum gazed at the hot oven. She was leaping up and down. She  asked me enthusiastically “When is this banana cake going to be finished? My tummy is grumbling!” Carefully she opens the beaming hot oven. It's finally ready. I was surprised at how good of a job we had done. We sat together and enjoyed the sweet bananary banana cake, it was delicious.

By Regan‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Carefully, Mum was setting up my ag day course in the paddock for Rosie and I to practise. Mum stood in the dark green grass helping me with my friendly calf. At last we got the blue small holder on Rosey’s big cute head. I pushed but Rosie would not go. “Mum l need a little bit of help.” She looked up slowly “l guess so...” I laughed “Mum hurry up!” We got Rosie in finally. Mum got the soft brush and I carefully brushed her. Mum’s eyes glanced up to the bright blue sky. Mum clambered over the gate. Thoughtful I jumped over too. Mum was laughing so hard she fell in the long green grass. Accidently mum got up and said “I’m all good!” I was glad Mum was not hurt. I love you being with me on the farm, Mum.

By Skyla

Hinni Kid Awards!

We LOVE celebrating success in our class so I thought what better way to celebrate than to share our Hinni Kid Awards on our blog!


This weeks Hinni Kid Award recievers were...
Amelia-Rose- for being focused in class
Summer- for working hard to learn new maths strategies
Grace- for being a kind and hardworking member of our class
Skyla- for being resilient and pushing herself to complete the school triathlon

Kate- for always being a focused and hardworking learner

Tino pai tamariki!

Thank You Camp Parents!

A big huge thank you to all the parents that came on our Ohope School Camp back in early March! It wouldn't have been possible without you and we are so very grateful to have such a supportive and fun team of helpers this year.

Senior Poetry Comp

Congratulations to the people that got up and presented their poems at the Senior Poetry Competition today- there was some real tough competition and we certainly noticed your efforts in practicing and polishing your piece over the weekend. A special mention to our Room 7 class mates who got placings- Sarah was first for the Year 4's. Roy took out the Year 5 competition, but was closely followed by Jack E! 

Ka pai to mahi! 

Hinuera School Triathlon

It was fantastic to see the effort that every Hinni Kid put in to our School Triathlon on Friday! Well done everybody!

Wacky Water Day!

Splashing around on Wacky Water Day this afternoon was a lot of fun! 

What activity did you enjoy and why!?

Senior Swimming Sports

Well done to everyone for making our Senior School Swimming Sports a fantastic day. It was a successful day because everyone got involved and gave 100% in their races! The town pool is a long way but you can all be proud of your efforts. What were you most proud of? What did you find tricky? Comment below!

This is us in our school pool in between our training for the big day. 

Year 4's projects!

While the Year 5’s and 6’s were at camp the Year 4’s worked super hard on posters about native animals . We had to gather information about the animal that we chose, like information about thier predators, what it eats and also do a big description about the animal too. Also, while the Year 6’s were away the Year 4’s had a big responsibility of doing all the jobs around Hinuera School.

By Megan L

Sorry can't flip the pictures!

Ohope Camp

Our Year 5 & 6 Ohope Beach Camp was a real success again this year with loads of exciting beach, water and bush activities being a hit. We were pleased to see our Hinni Kids getting involved and giving new things a try. A big thank you to parents who volunteered their time to be with us and of course thank you to Mrs Harrison, our amazing camp cook! Don't worry Year 4's, it's your turn next year!

Kahikatea 2016

Welcome back to Kahikatea 7's blog for 2016! 

It has been great getting to know one another over the past 3 weeks.We have already been very busy and look forward to sharing our learning with you soon!