Learning about Sound

Over the past few weeks, Room 3 children have been learning about SOUND for Science.
We've had fun learning about how sound reaches our ears, how sound travels, how different air vibrations cause different sounds, and how sound travels differently through different objects.

We've experimented creating various instruments to create a change in pitch.

Here are a few photos from our class...

 

 

 

Experimenting with pitch ...

Room 3 Camp

Last week we had our Room 3 overnight camp. On Friday we visited Potaka Station to get some 'hands on' farming experience. It was so much fun herding the sheep into pens, and picking up lambs to get them ready for docking. Although some of us slid in the mud and poo, it was all worth it!

On Friday, we travelled to the Manawatu Gorge to do the Tawa Loop Track. This is quite a new track that takes you up to the slip lookout. We were amazed how the hill has huge terraces cut into it to prevent erosion. We also got a fantastic view of the river below. Although it was an effort climbing uphill for 40 minutes, we all agreed it was worth it!

Staying overnight at school was lots of fun too. We loved playing team-building games in the hall, especially swiss ball tag. Who would have thought staying late at school could be so fun?

Friday Fun

Today Halcombe School had our first ... Milk Carton Folding Competition. Just for fun, we had a bit of a competition to see who are the fastest and best mild carton 'folderers'.

Holly, Seth and Fritha from our class competed against children from Room 2. The pressure was on, but our children kept their cool.

 

But in the end, there was a clear winner ...

Holly Thompson!!!!
Next, we all had a go at our house group Tug Of War competitions. Lots of fun!

Thanks for the Yummy Stickers!

Thanks to the Yummy sticker-collecting efforts of these children (and their families), our School has earnt sports gear.

Our thanks to the Yummy Fruit Co and DG Sport