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=Hi everyone, = =We are Wilson Bulk Transport (Room 13) made up of year 7 and year 8 students. Mr. Wiedel and Mrs. Murdoch are our teachers for this year. Keep up to date with what we are getting into by checking in here for photos and comments. = = = =Cheers, = =The students of WBT =



==We have been reading this AWESOME book called "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. It is about a boy who is challenged by having a birth defect that makes his face really messed up! It is a story about him going to school for the first time and how his friends and classmates treat him. We have learned about treating others with respect and how not to judge a boy by his face. Everyone should read this book! It is AMAZING!!!! We have used this book not only for our reading work but for our inquiry as well, WHO WE ARE and the choices we make in our community. ==



=Our newest Inquiry is called Sharing the Planet. It is all about the challenges we face in the outdoors and how our actions and responsibilities in the outdoors can effect others. To help us learn, Mr. Wiedel is bringing in his Avalanche Search and Rescue dog, Ernie. It will be fun and educational to learn about his "other" job. = _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ =**Term 2: **= =** Where in the world did Term 2 go?!?!?!?! We started off with a bang and, FINALLY, got to camp!!!! What a great time was had by all! Good effort in fighting through the weather! I'm sure that a few memories will last a lifetime from Wainui 2014! **= = = == = = =** A bunch of sports happened along the way with syndicate swimming and school-wide cross country. Congratulations to Oscar for representing Borough School at the County races. Well done! **=

= We powered through another Inquiry, Where We Are in Place and Time, through which the kids got the chance to research a bit of Ashburton history and make connections to their own family backgrounds. A ton of learning happened through this process and I'm pleased to see the results. As part of the Inquiry, we had a wander through town to look at the monuments and certain trees in the Domain that pertained to the research. Have a look: =

=**MATARIKI**:= =We finished off the term with a quick study into Matariki (Maori New Year) and began to understand the symbolism used in art and myths and fables. These pieces of art represent the students "creating the light and the stars of Matariki" Have your kids show you the stars in the night sky and explain the legend. =

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=THE EXHIBITION and SCIENCE FAIR: =

==For the last 4 weeks of Term 2 and into the first 5 weeks of Term 3 the student's will be undertaking their Exhibitions and Science Fair projects for the Year 8 and Year 7 students, respectively. This is a daunting task that will require a lot of self discipline and focus. The amount of work that I have seen so far, from a few students, is outstanding. The Exhibition and Science Fair are both centred around the most recent Inquiry of How the World Works. This inquiry focusses on a scientific look at the environment in which we live. Can't wait till week 5 to see the results. Watch this Space, more to come....... ==


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