Wiri prisoners to get tablets for studies

Last week our class had homework on the Kohuora prison, they have  ideas of providing education and utilities like computers, tablets, desks and industrial equipment. We had a discussion and shared our opinions on whether or not they should get new flash equipment in order to educate themselves. Most of our class was sitting on the fence and that this privilege should only be given to a few specific people. Others thought that it’s a good idea because it’ll give them more opportunities, and giving them a fresh start. Others thought that some people would take advantage of the education and nice utilities that they have. Overall the discussion went on great and we never had a point where everyone agreed on something which makes an interesting discussion.

By Amelia and Kelly.

Raroa Cross Country

On the 29 of April Raroa school had their cross country! All the houses competed for the House Shield. In the end the final placings were 1: Rawhiti 2:Tonga 3: Raki and 4: Uru

Everybody who participated had a really great time and all the year 7’s cant wait to do it next year!!!!  We had lots of people in our class come in the top 12 who were Libby, Nick, Daniel, Maya, John, William and the rest of the class did really well to. The top 8 from each year (with two reserves) are going to compete in the inter inter zones and we wish them the best of luck there. The course was a 3.6k run throughout raroa, raroa park and the local train station. Everybody gave their best and pushed themselves to run the whole way, most people sprinted the last 100 metres. The whole of room 19 loved this event and can’t wait to do it next year!

Physics and light

On the 5th of May the amazing Room 19 learnt physics together for the first time this year!

We did some experiments with laser lights and a coin and most of them involved something as simple as water. One of the experiments was called “ disappearing spot” which involved a 20 cent coin and some water. We put a coin in the cup and stood so we could only see the rim of the cup. We then put water in the cup and while still standing in the same spot we could see the coin. This is because of light and seen as the light could refract and bend with the water it made us be able to see the coin. This experiment was the one that worked the best but the whole point of experiments is to see whether they work or not, right?

Coin in the Cup Video

Enrichments

This term we have Enrichments, a fun series of activities such as:

Drawing and lettering, Art, Languages, Circus, Sports Referees, Music, and much more.

Most of us are really excited about enrichment starting and the 2 activities we get to do. Everyone in the school chooses what they want to do, and is then sorted into their classes with other people who chose the same thing. Enrichment takes place every Wednesday in the afternoon. We really enjoy enrichment, and are thankful for this one of many opportunities at Raroa.

Robbie and Adam