True Or False??

Fish Fact #1: The oldest known fish in the world is a 65 year old Australian lungfish. TRUE

Fish Fact #2: Sharks are the only fish that have eyelids. TRUE

Fish Fact #3: Starfish are a type of fish. FALSE

Fish Fact #4: Fish communicate with each other by making low-pitched sounds (moans, hisses, etc). TRUE

Fish Fact #5: Fish usually swim together in groups called ‘classes.' TRUE

Be Sun Safe!!

In Summer you need to be Sun Safe because because, obviously, you will get sun burned. Here are 5 tips to prevent getting Sun burned.

1. Always be sure that when outside, wear a hat.
2. If you're at the beach, whether sun or cloud, it doesn't matter but you will always get burned so put on some sun-screen.
3. Wear some sun-glasses so you don't get blinded by the sun.
4. If you don't have sun-screen, wear a shirt with long sleeves to be protected by the sun.
5. Always be hydrated so you don't faint when it gets too hot.

Three Fun Facts About New Zealand!!

There are a lot of fun facts about New Zealand but I am going to tell you three of my favourite facts about New Zealand.

1. The Maori name for New Zealand is actually Aotearoa which means "The Land Of The Long White Cloud".

2. Like every other country,in New Zealand,  to become a New Zealand citizen, you have to say and swear the oath of loyalty to Queen Elizabeth.

3. Did you know that the official  language of New Zealand is English and Maori?

Summer Learning Journey!!

Last week, a canadian woman stood in-front of the students in the senior block and talked about their program that they are doing during the summer holidays named the "Summer Learning Journey." Her name was Rachel Williams and she came last, last term to talk about a similar program called the "Winter Learning Journey."

She talked about how much people were helping her with the project. I looked and . . . that is a lot of people!