Our brain

We had our second visit to Harold today, boy did we learn a lot about our brain! 

What did you learn about the brain? Can you remember what the different parts felt like? Do you remember if you use your left or rightside of your brain more?

Leave us a comment telling us what you have learnt.  Don't forget What Makes a Great Blog Comment.

Thomas is holding the Cerebellum (say sair-uh-BELL-um)

Cerebellum is located at the back of our brain.  Can you feel a little knob that's at the base of your head? That's where it is located. This controls our movement, giving us our balance and controls our muscles so we don't drop the rugby ball.

Niko is holding the hypothalamus 

Our hypothalamus controls our temperature and tells us when we are too hot or too cold.  It's found right in the middle of our brain (this explains why Mrs P is always cold!)

Chase is holding the Cerebrum (say such-REE-brum)

The biggest part of our brain is called the Cerebrum, this is like our very own computer, it controls our thinking. This is where our memories are kept as well.  

Plants that are magnets to butterflies

YouTube is a great tool if you want to find an answer to something. We are looking at gardens that attract butterflies. Joley found hundreds over wintering on one tree.

Decisions, decisions, decisions

Where are we to put our butterfly garden? Here are some spots we thought might be a good place

Disco

Thanks to all our parents who helped make our first disco of the year a big sucess. A whopping 182 Pukeko and Moas turned up and I was very impressed with the behaviour of all of our Pukeko team children. I even got to have a few dances with some of them. 

I have to get some of those flashing rings they would look great at Zumba! : )

Apologies for the grainy photos and if you have better quality ones please email them through to kerry@westmelton.school.nz

Pukeko Team Maths and Science presentations Round #2

Today, Wednesday 27 June, we held our second session of maths and science presentations. Afterwards, Mrs O’B said, “Many children are making an outstanding effort in their presentations.”  Mr D said, “The standard of presentations was very high.”  Mrs Johnston said, “I was amazed at the information that the children had gathered.”

Mrs Jackson, Mrs McHarg and Mrs Busch also came and looked for a while. Mrs McHarg said, “I was very impressed with the quality of the work done and the children’s presentations. It was lovely to see some parents along also.”

There will be more presentation sessions next term, so keep up the great work, Pukekos!

Here are the awesome Pukeko children who presented their work to the team this morning in the Wharenui

Welcome!

Welcome to the new Pukeko team blog, which will keep you updated on Pukeko team events and happenings. Here are some photos of our fantastic Pukeko team classes: LC1 and Mrs O'B, LC2 and Ms McKendry and LC9 and Mr D.