This week we didn't spend much time gardening, cooking or learning about simple living, because we moved classrooms. I thought I'd share the students' thoughts about the move.
I am glad we moved classrooms because we have more room here; the carpet is more comfortable to sit on and we have proper air conditioners and heaters. I found it really fun when we were bringing stuff over from our old room, despite the fact that it was really hard work. I loved running up and down across the basketball court in the rain.
Yesterday our class moved to Room 10. It was fun because it was raining a lot and we were excited because it hardly ever rains like that. Also I liked running with a giant bag that had books in it across to the other classroom. I think that this classroom is very cool and very spacious. This rom is also very close to the carpark so you can get to the car quicker, so you can get home quicker. Overall I think this room is better than the other one we had.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Eco Announcement 2
This week’s message is about Earth Hour.
Earth Hour is an event where everyone turns off their lights for 1 hour on Saturday, March 28, from 8:30-9:30pm. And we would like you to join in as well at home.
If you turn your lights off you will be helping the earth. Last year 50 million people turned off their lights and this year the Earth Hour people are hoping to get 1 billion people to turn their lights off on Saturday.
To find out more information, or to sign up, please visit www.earthhour.com
Friday, March 13, 2009
My favourite things...
Since the Eco-Announcers forgot to hand in their announcement in time (grr!) I decided to share some of the students' favourite things about the Sustainability Program.
My favourite thing about our program is planting things and I'm excited about the chickens. I'm also excited about what the garden is going to look like when we finish. I think it's going to be really interesting watching the plants and the whole garden grow!
My favourite thing about our sustainability program is that when we grow something like basil or coriander, we always get to try some. Another thing I like is that whenever we plant something, we get to see it grow. When it is big enough we transfer our seedlings outside. The most important part of it is when a plant goes (in a high squeaky voice) "I want more of me" it produces more plants by letting out its seeds.
My favourite thing is that we get to use the things that we plant. It is soooo much fun and we are actually learning about the plants; what you should put with them when you plant them, what insects and pests are atracted to them and all that kind of stuff. BUT the most fun thing about our sustainability program is that we get to help! We get to plant our own things instead of watching someone do it for us!
My favourite thing about our program is planting things and I'm excited about the chickens. I'm also excited about what the garden is going to look like when we finish. I think it's going to be really interesting watching the plants and the whole garden grow!
My favourite thing about our sustainability program is that when we grow something like basil or coriander, we always get to try some. Another thing I like is that whenever we plant something, we get to see it grow. When it is big enough we transfer our seedlings outside. The most important part of it is when a plant goes (in a high squeaky voice) "I want more of me" it produces more plants by letting out its seeds.
My favourite thing is that we get to use the things that we plant. It is soooo much fun and we are actually learning about the plants; what you should put with them when you plant them, what insects and pests are atracted to them and all that kind of stuff. BUT the most fun thing about our sustainability program is that we get to help! We get to plant our own things instead of watching someone do it for us!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Eco Announcement 1: Plastic Bags
Every Friday, the Grade 6 students are responsible for giving an Eco-Announcement to the rest of the Primary School to encourage them to be more eco-friendly. We decided to publish our announcements here, so that you can be encouraged too! Here it is! (BTW we know it's not Friday today, we'll try to be more prompt with our next Eco-Announcement!)
Plastic Bags
As some of you know, plastic bags take up to 1000 years to break down. Some shopping centres are now selling 'green' bags for you to use instead, and some places like Bunnings don't use plastic bags at all. So next time you go shopping, or pack your lunch for school, take your green bags instead of a plastic bag!
Plastic Bags
As some of you know, plastic bags take up to 1000 years to break down. Some shopping centres are now selling 'green' bags for you to use instead, and some places like Bunnings don't use plastic bags at all. So next time you go shopping, or pack your lunch for school, take your green bags instead of a plastic bag!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Introduction
Hello! We are a bunch of Grade 6 Students and this year our focus is how to live a sustainable life. We are making our own 'Eco-Garden' and will be growing lots of plants, including fruit and vegetables.
It's fun having our own garden; we have many responsibilities and fun at the same time. We all made our own design of our dream garden. We have currently planted silverbeet, lettuce and parsley seeds and we are going to plant carrots. Yum!
With the things that we have planted, we sometimes use them in our Home Ec sessions which is really cool! We hope to do more things later in the year that will help the Earth and will fill you in on the things that we are doing!
It's fun having our own garden; we have many responsibilities and fun at the same time. We all made our own design of our dream garden. We have currently planted silverbeet, lettuce and parsley seeds and we are going to plant carrots. Yum!
With the things that we have planted, we sometimes use them in our Home Ec sessions which is really cool! We hope to do more things later in the year that will help the Earth and will fill you in on the things that we are doing!
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