Paper plane design

Today we had a paper plane design challenge.

Each team had to build 2 different types of paper airplanes. One paper airplane had to be designed to fly as far as possible. The other airplane needed to stay in the air as long possible.

For the distance category, each team threw paper planes while we recorded with chalk the furtherest distance out of 3 chances. 

For the time in air category, each team threw their paper plane while Mrs Millett timed the flights.

All teams did a great job with their designs, making modifications to improve the speed and aerodynamics of their planes. 

The winning paper plane in the distance category was Brydie's team including herself, Eddy, Eliot and Felicia.

The winning paper plane for time in the air category was Leanne's team including herself, Beau and Amy!! Well done designers!

Peer Mediator day

Today our peer mediator leaders had a great day together working with teachers from the "Peace foundation" and with students from other primary schools. 

Their task was to plan out the programme for Term 3's Peace week, and also think about how they can do their role even better. 

It was an inspirational time for all involved. All came away with great ideas and a little bag of goodies for their efforts. Thanks Mrs Leonhart for organising the day for our peer mediators!

Teach Me Tuesday

It was Teach Me Tuesday again today. We were treated to another great session, with two very skilled and organised teachers. 


Ella took us for a netball skills lesson where we stretched, practised passing, shooting and had a mini game.



Next Feicia taught us how to write and speak a number of useful words in Chinese (Mandarin). 


Next we practised saying these words. See if you know any of these words:

We learnt a lot and had heaps of fun. Thanks girls!

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