Year 6 Excursion

On Tuesday the 26th of May, the year 6 boys went on a trip to the IMAX and the Australian Maritime Museum see an exhibition of Sir Ernest Shackleton. I think the teachers deserve a round of applause for organising a sensational excursion.

We first went to the IMAX cinema where we saw a very thorough and detailed biography on his trip and just how he braved the conditions and overcame all costs to survive. Shackleton was a true gentleman that never gave up on anyone.

Next was the Maritime Museum, this was spectacular and fun! Each boy loved the experience and we got to learn how Sir Ernest's crew survived and what they wore. If this wasn't good enough, we also got to go on the HMAS Vampire which was a very grand warship that was very tightly binded.

I speak on behalf of all the boys that went on the trip that it was extraordinary and we wish year six boys to in years to come will have as much fun as we did.

Games Should Be Allowed at School

Games like Minecraft and Clash of Clans should definitely become part of our school curriculum. These games require strategy and Hand-eye coordination that could help you in later life.

Clash of Clans is a great game that lets you build your own empire and look after it. The bigger your city gets, the better. This game also helps you with your leadership skills. If you own a town you need to know how to look after it.

Minecraft is an amazing game that is loved by many around the world. This cube world teaches you how to craft numerous things as well as protecting yourself from evil monsters. Minecraft is a fun tool that should definitely be used as an educational app.

3 Goals for 2015

The have been a lot of things that I haven't done. So I think 2015 will be a great year to do some of them.

1) I have never been the smartest kid, and I find maths a struggle. So for my last year of primary school I would really like to buckle down and excell.

2) I absolutely love cricket and I love playing it. I would love to make the Milo cup cricket team and just have fun being with my mates.

3) I have a dog named Maggie. I adore her and I love her with all my heart. This year I would like to train her more than she is and help her grow up.

What is meant by kindness? Is it ever wrong to be kind?

Ways We Use The Internet

Funny Rugby Moments

There have been lots of odd and peculiar rugby moments over the past couple of years. From the Super 15 to the spring internationals, there have definitely been moments that have made us giggle throughout the games

Here are some examples:

Solar Car Incursion In Anticipation

Today we are going to be focusing on solar cars. I think that this is a very good opportunity to learn about a different kind of power that is a lot better for the environment.

I hope we will be learning about the different kinds of speed that the solar cars can go. I also wonder if there will be lots of solar cars in our streets in the future. I will like to know if one day the solar cars will have solar panels on the top of them. I think if solar cars can guide us human beings even in our darkest hours the world would be a better place.

I am left pondering if solar cars can be a life changing act in the future.

Reflections

Today, all of the year 5 students walked up to the Wyvern Hall at 9:30am to be talked to by a few of the students from UNSW. The uni students talked to us about how solar cars were very nifty for the environment and all the different kinds of pollution and  greenhouse gases. We had recess and a play before our next activity. We had a look at the solar sports car made by SUN SWIFT and all of the different types of buttons and all kinds of things. After that we look at all the different positions in a solar car race and it as a very interesting lesson. Finally we made our own solar cars and we raced them, (I was by far the best).

I learnt that solar cars, and even solar energy itself is a very cool thing. There was a heap of different gadgets in the car and they had so many sponsors. The arch in the bottom of the car makes it go faster and that the wheels are very light so it doesn't stick as much to the ground like e.g a formula 1 car.

All in all I think all of solar energy is a good thing and that it won't end the earth like petrol.