Because You Asked For It

We've had quite a few requests for the ice cream recipe we used so here it is. Give it a go - it's so easy to make and it tastes great.

 

 

Room 16's Hokey Pokey Delight

Not to be outdone by Tip Top we decided to make our own ice cream.  We did a procedural writing in our books and then set to work making what we reckon was the yummiest ice cream ever.  There's just 3 simple ingredients - cream, condensed milk and crunchy bars.  Take it from us . . .  it tastes as good as it looks!

Then it was all gone (4 litres of it) - and sorry Mr T when we finally found out where you were we had run out!

 

Terrific Tip Top Trip

Last week as part of our Change in the Kitchen Inquiry we were lucky enough to get to go on the dream school trip that is kind of a must do for every kid in Auckland - we went to check out the Tip Top factory in Mt Wellington.  It was fun, interesting, amazing, educational . . .  and the coolest bit was we all got a free ice cream of our choice!  Have a look at the photos below, but sorry we weren't allowed to take any inside the actual factory.  We thought our tour guide was a bit like a female Willy Wonka.

        

Lounging Leopard

We have been doing more descriptive/environmental writing in class.   We enjoyed talking about leopards and how they love to relax up in trees.   Here's some of the fantastic writing that three of our class members read out at the assembly that we took on the last day of Term 1.

(C.B.)  The smart leopard is happily and deeply sleeping on a wide and heavy branch.  He is an awesome climber like a mountaineer.  He is bold and brave and super safe from predators or hunters.  He is well gripped on the chunky wide and strong branch.

(A.H.)  The tired lazy leopard hangs on a branch in his favourite tall tree.  The spotted sleepy leopard is safe from predators down below.  The expert climber lays there comfortably in the shade after a hot day in the African sun enjoying the gentle breeze.

(L.G.)  The soft smart cute leopard is lazily lying in his favourite tree in Africa exhausted from hunting for the morning.  His legs are dangling down from the thick branch which is very high. 

Stuck Kitty

We've been having a go at descriptive writing in class using a picture with an animal theme - have a read of what some of us wrote...

 

(E.M.)  The ginger kitten looked at the shiny goldfish.  His tummy rumbled so he climbed the dark green palm tree to catch them.  Then suddenly . . . splash!  The kitten fell in but luckily his paws caught the tank's edges.  After a long, long time his owner came and quickly pulled him out.  They dried him with a heater and soon he was warm and comfy again.  He was safe and sound. 

(E.W.)  The silly, cute, crazy, little kitten was staring at the playful goldfish that were dancing around like mad.  So she went up the palm tree for a closer look and splash she ended up in the tank.  The fish were shocked to see a cat in their tank.  She tries to climb out but her paws just slide down.  She was sad and hanging on the side.  Then she heard the old door open and in came her owner and got her out of the tank.

(A.H.)  The cute kitten was on a green palm tree.  He saw some yummy looking goldfish and tried to take a closer look.  When he did kerplunk he was in the glass cold tank and he was stuck.  His paws were slipping on the side of the tank.  The poor fish were terrified and hid in the corner of the tank.  The ginger kitten was all wet and slimy and he wanted to get out but he couldn't.  A few minutes later he heard the door open and he was thrilled to see his owners.  They helped him out and dried him off and he was happy at last.

(M.R.)  The kitten found himself stuck in the fish tank not knowing how to get out, but luckily his paws were keeping him from falling.  A little while past and the ginger kitten's legs were as cold as an ice block.  The fish of course were laughing their fins off.  Finally he heard the door creak.  "Yay!" thought the kitten I'm rescued at last, and indeed he was.

Sausage Sizzle

Recently we had a cool surprise at lunchtime because we got to have a sausage sizzle down in our new and improved native garden area below our classroom.  T.T.'s mum kindly organised the whole thing for us and we reckon that A.H.'s dad has done an awesome job of the paths and stuff.  We hope you enjoy checking out the photos above!?!

Keep up the Reading!