Bug Man!

Today we went onto the Bug Man's Blog and we aksed him all of our bug questions.
Check out the questions that we asked him below.

Tai asked
Why is a moth attracted to the light?

Ruud (the Bugman) Kleinpaste says:
It is not so much ATTRACTED, but confused by the bright lights. The moths try to use the light as a beacon to fly in a straight line (they used to do that by the light of the far-away moon) but because the street lights are so close-by, the moths often get into a spiral trajectory and end up bumping their heads on the light!

Shayde asked
Why are some spiders so big!?

Ruud (the Bugman) Kleinpaste says:
because they are going for the larger market segment: big prey!There is no point in trying to capture an elephant when you are only as small as a bug.

Ella asked
What do white tail spiders do?

Ruud (the Bugman) Kleinpaste says:
white-tails hunt at night for other spiders on the weaherboards and walls of your house; they particularly like the black cobweb spiders that make those messy webs on the walls!

Tyler asked
How do grasshoppers hop?

Ruud (the Bugman) Kleinpaste says:
with their big long, back legs; they have huge muscles inside those legs and can hop many times their own length

Room 2 asked
What do dragonflies do?

Ruud (the Bugman) Kleinpaste says:
they fly through the sky really REALLY fast and hunt…. flies!

Room 2 asked
Can we eat bugs?

Ruud (the Bugman) Kleinpaste says:
September 17, 2010 at 12:32 pm
oh Yes!
Now that would be a totally different topic of conversation and you know what?… Google the word ENTOMOPHAGY and research that, on’t you? Reason is: eating bugs instead of cows, sheep and pigs is a much more environmentally friendly use of resources on the planet; Long story, but it’s true…
Honestly, am great proponent for eating more bugs instead of cow’s meat!!!!

You can also visit his blog to see what other questions children form other schools have asked.

Cheese on Toast!

Here are some photos and stories from the children in Room 2 about their experience of making cheese on toast!

This morning Room 2 made cheese on toast and I liked it because I liked the cheese!!

By Tyler

Hello!!

Room 2 has been adding to their Maori vocabulary.
Today we learnt how to say 'Hello' to different amounts of people.
Here is a little song that we learnt to help us remember.

Tena koe Hello to one
Tena koura Hello to two
Tena koutou hello to all

Haere mai Everyone
Welcome Everyone

What is your name?

Today Room 2 learnt how to introduce themselves in Maori.
See if they can remember how to say it!
Here is what we learnt so that you can practise at home.

Ko wai to ingoa? (What is your name?)

Ko_______________ taku ingoa (My name is _________)

Gerald Funny Giraffe

On Tuesday we went to the Regent Theatre. I danced the rock 'n' roll.

By Ella

The Cultural Festival

On Tuesday at the Cultural Festival I liked the dances. I liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

By Jordan

The Baboons

The other night we went to the Regent Theatre and it was fun because I went on stage. I was a baboon on stage and I enjoyed being a baboon with my friends.

By Cameron

At the Cultural Festival

On Tuesday night I danced to rock 'n' roll and I watched 3 other schools performances at the end. I liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

By Tyler

Cultural Festival 2010- Giraffes Can't Dance

Check out our performance photos!!
Tokomaru School takes centre stage with Giraffes Can't Dance


The Jungle Dance!










The Warthogs started Waltzing











And the Rhinos Rock 'n' Rolled.














The Lions danced a tango that was elegant and bold.




















The Chimps all did a Cha- Cha with a very Latin feel,








and eight Baboons teamed up for a splendid Scottish reel.











The Cricket played his violin so Gerald could find his own song.














Wow what a great show!!
Here are a few photos of the Room 2 children from last night having lots of fun back stage getting ready for our Cultural Festival item- Giraffes Can't Dance!!
Photos of the performance will be uploaded as soon as they come to hand.

Father's Day!

Today we made a card for Father's Day. We put our faces inside the cards and then wrote a special message to our Dad's.
Room 2 would like to wish all the Dad's out there a Happy Father's Day!!