Recycling technology challenge.

In our korero groups we had a technology challenge. We had to to make a flag that would stand up on the moon. (Remember on the wind there is no air and no wind) We had newspaper, boxes, egg cartons, paper and tape.

 There was some great team work and problem solving.

 And we made some incredible flags.

Matariki

On Enviro group we made stars to celebrate Matariki.

Happy Matariki everyone.

Rhubarb day

Icing rhubarb cupcakes for Rhubarb day.
Thanks everyone for all the amazing support . We had so many people wanting to try out rhubarb cupcakes and rhubarb juice that we sold out very quickly.
We made $51.50 which we are going to use for potting mix and seeds.
Thanks everyone.

Rhubarb!

We have lots of rhubarb growing in our vegie garden, so for our last Enviro team meeting for the term we used our rhubarb. What do you think we made?

Rhubarb cupcakes and rhubarb cordial!
Here are the recipies if you fancy making them at home.

Rhubarb recipies

Rhubarb cupcakes

Ingredients

3 cups of finely cut rhubarb

100grams of butter

1 cup of sugar

1 egg

½ a cup of sour cream

1 ½ cups of flour

1 teaspoon of baking powder

½ teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of nutmeg

Method

1.     Cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and sour cream and mix.

2.    Add sifted dry ingredients and rhubarb. Mix until just mixed.

3.    Put into cupcake papers.

4.    Bake at 150 °C until just starting to brown on top.

Enjoy! We ate them just like this but they are super yummy with cream cheese icing on top.

Rhubarb cordial

Ingedients

500 grams of rhubarb

2 cups of sugar

1 dessertspoon of citric acid

4 cups of water

Method

1.     Cut rhubarb into chunks.

2.    Put in pot and add water.

3.    Bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes.

4.    Pour and squash through a colander.

5.    Return to pot and add sugar and citric acid. Bring to boil.

6.    Pour into bottles.

Pour into a cup with cold water.

Very refreshing!

Wacky Walking Wednesday!

 As part of Movin' March, we had a Wacky Walking Wednesday. Everyone was encouraged to decorate their shoes and walk to school. Look at some of the cool shoes.

Earth Hour!

We had our own Enviro group Earth Hour.

 First we made lanterns out of recycled stuff to take home to use for Earth Hour.

 Then we played cards, board games, did puzzles, read books, and just enjoyed doing things that used no power, and hanging out with our Enviro group buddies.

 What did you get up to for Earth Hour?

Our trip to Otari Bush Reserve