TRAVELLING, by Amber

On Monday morning we had to be at school at 8am because we were all hopping on the Wilson's boat at 9:30 and leaving for Totaranui. The boat was really big. We either got to sit up the top or down the bottom. It started off really smooth but as we neared Totaranui it got a bit rough. We stopped at a lot of bays to pick people up and drop people off. At one of the bays there were skinny dippers (gross).  We also got to stop at Tonga Island and see the seals. It was a really fun ride there and back!!!

WHAT DID I GAIN FROM CAMP?

Friends
By Amber Travelling, by Molly and Amber on PhotoPeach

AROUND THE CAMP BY TEIGAN

When the girls were sleeping in the tents we had to walk 800 meters to the homestead to do all the activities. When the girls were sleeping in the homestead we had to walk 800 meters to the camp site to do the activities down there.

At camp I learnt not to be home sick.
I also learnt how to make smores.

My favourite thing about camp was swimming at the beach.
Around the Camp by Teigan on PhotoPeach

DISCO FEVER BY Ruby + Madison

On the last night of camp the girls had a disco, in the homestead.  It was extremely enjoyable because we danced through out the night.  We danced to awesome Jump Jam songs.  My favourite was "Boom The House".  We turned off the lights and flickered our torches and OMG Molly got stuck into it, and so did heaps of other girls.

My favourite thing at camp was when the girls stole the boys sleeping bags, and put them in Smiddey's tent.  Thanks to all the Parent helpers and Teachers for making camp a blast!!!



CAMP DISCO BY RUBY AND MADISON on PhotoPeach

KENDALL'S FLIGHT

Preparing for battle	1 on 1 combat
Just cruising	Time to invade

During our flight topic we learnt its four main features.  Thrust, lift, drag and weight.  The thing I enjoyed the most was making paper planes and watching them fly and seeing which model coverd the most distance, height and the most stunts.

PEOPLE THAT HELP US !

Mr Major interviewed by John and Kendall!

1. How long have you been at Parklands?

I first came as a teacher nearly 20 years ago.

2. Where did you come from and what job did you do?

Firstly I was a teacher at Mahana school. Secondly I was teaching at Parklands in room 13 to year 2's. While I was there I was called a senior teacher, in charge of the library.

3. What would be a usual days work?

Firstly I would get here at 7 o'clock A.M. and check the E-mails. Then on some days at 8 o'clock there would be staff meetings. Once school starts I would check the mail. Next I would be writing letters, showing new families around the school, class visits or other meetings.

4. Which parts do you enjoy the most

I enjoy visiting classes. I enjoy good things to write for the news letter and showing new families around.

5. Are there any parts you don't enjoy. What are they?

I don't enjoy bad behaviour. I don't like too many interruptions.

6. What do you do in your spare time?

Play squash, ride my motorbike, and doing my garden.

7. What do you hope to be doing ten years from now?

I hope to be retired, travel around the world, and do volunteer work at Parklands.

8. What has been a highlight of your job here?

The new swimming pool.

People who work for Parklands: Mr Adriaan Stein

Mr Stein looks as if he makes stronger stuff than wine

Christie and Stacey interviewed Mr Stein, the Parklands executive officer.

How long have you been at Parklands?

Three years.

Where did you come from and what job did you do?

South Africa where I used to be a bank director .

Why did you come here?

I interrupted my corporate life and went to Stellenbosch University to study wine making. I achieved a BSc in science. Then my study showed me that my best location, for climate, growing conditions and way of life was in the Nelson district.

What would be a usual days work?

Phonecalls, Student requests and Accounting in the morning, Injuries at lunch and Accounting in the afternoon.

Which parts do you enjoy the most?

Interacting with students and teaching them a sense of humor

Are there any parts you don't enjoy, If so what are they?

GETTING UNDER PAID!!! I like the rest!

What do you do in your spare time?

Grow grapes to make wine (10,000 bottles a year!!) The whole process takes five years! My winery and vineyard are in Batchelor Ford Road.

What do you hope to be doing ten years from now?

Full time wine making

What has been the highlight of your job here?

Making a contribution to the financial side of building a good pool

Medieval swords by Stacey

Stacey's medieval slideshow on PhotoPeach


In class I learnt that they used ants for stitches in wounds.

They used to live in castles. Their toilets were in the side of the wall and you could get into the the toilet from the castle. The peasants had to clean up the leavings which they then used to fertilize their crops.