Camp Form

The year 5 and 6s went on camp and we did lots of different activities like lugging waterslide and flying fox. I was apart of it all. I took lots of risks and made it to the finish line of most activities that's what perseverance is about. I felt happy when I did all the activities and got chocolates at the end to say well-done kate 

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari

The year 5 and 6s are going on camp soon so we are going to the mountain.WE are doing lots of research around the manuga.

Exploring the inside of Eels

The inside of the Eel 

                                                            The outside of the eel


On the 12th of march the year 5,6s dissected Eels they were the ones that we caught on camp.  Theses are the photos that I attached to my blog. Dissecting is a really nervous subject for teacher because we have to pick up sharp objects and some people be silly so It is great that Makaraka school lets us dissect animals or things Because we normally do this at high school. Why are we doing this? To explore Issues In the eel or where It came out of.Also Knowing how scientists live wouldn't that be  interesting inmagine smelling the lovely Eel smell. What stood out to me was the process that we had to do. From catching them to bringing them back to school and de slimming them but That was all part of the fun at makaraka school. I really enjoyed learning about the inside of the eel and thinking about what It aculty  eats and how It survives its  life . Theses are some facts that I found

• There are over 400 species of eel.

Eels live in both saltwater and fresh water.Eels have gills and very sharp teeth 

Isn't that Just so Interesting have you ever read about Eels 

Also have you ever been Eel catching well I definitely have been because that is where I get my knowledge from.Well not just from Eeling also from my friends and teachers. 

Kates camp Recount

On Wednesday the 20th of february Makaraka School has just  been to Whangara on their annual year 5,6s leadership camp. Well they were their they participated on lots of activities. But the one that was the blast was eeling ! Every one couldn't wait until the Teachers had let the  information out about Eeling.

Excitedly  they hopped in the mini vans and the cars . up next the driver then drove fast over the bumps and with the loud noises in the vecilles. And or heads hitting the windows. Finally as quick as the wind they  were there in the nice cool breeze and the sound of birds humming . The students were so excited to be at Whangara they were so hippo It was like they had just ate two bags of lollies . Wouldn't that be funny. But anyway   they had a big smile on there face for the starting of camp. I said in my head that's a great way to start. The students twisted and pulled to get the hinakis out of mini vans .  

 

Then they were singlefile the students took  a little tiki tour down the hill and there we were staring right at the fresh flowing river. The teachers told us that it was time to found  our groups. Up next you had to put the squishy stinky bait in and then we tied the strings on tight. Off it went in the river max carefully put it in. Then my group wanted to support others . THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS IS THAT WE NEVER GIVE Up this is a quote by Wilma mankiller. It was 9 :30 at night and they  were executed because they had done an awesome walk cooks cove. But the never give up. My group then walked  back over to where our hinakis were set up after being supportive and cheering on others through out the night.

And there there was a giant juicy Eel we are the champions i said to my self. But before we could have even lifted the trap up. OHHH no it had escape.At leased we can still say we saw one in our trap.

Keep my saying in mind and if you need it just think about it and then it will come true. And believe in yourself that you can do it and achieve awards through out Eeling . I believe that the year 5,6s had a blast of a time as bella said she cant wait until she sleeps in her own bed wont that just be a relief.

Eeel infomation

 EEls are a really Cool thing To learn about during school time and out of school Have you ever been Eel hunting or have you made a hinaki which is a eel trap well we are making hinaki traps at school for Camp

camp movie

This is our camp movie The rapid rafters group Yes  we can do it team as we 
were slowing coming down the wangara river !!!!!!