Q Bear meets Maisie

Today Q Bear went home with Mr F and met Maisie for the first time. Both were a little bit shy at first and didn't really say much to each other but by the end of the visit they were BFF!

Makos visit Hampden St

On the 30th of August the makos came to see us. They anwered some of our qeustions and gave out free posters. James Marshell, James Kamana and someone else came to talk. They were wearing there training uniform. We learnt that:
James M went to Tahuna school,
James K used to play for Waikato,
Kade Poki is from Marlborough.

by Katherine

Flora shows her amazing talent

Flora (with a little help from dad) wowed the crowd today in the final of HSS's got Talent! Her amazing violin performance earned her 2nd prize in an extremely talented field of performers. Despite her nerves, Flora's performance was flawless - well done Flora, we are so proud of you!!

Baby Maisie arrives at last!

After running 5 days late, Miss Maisie Stella Rose Francois arrived in a hurry at 7:32 on Sunday night. Mr F was just starting to think about what to do in R18 on Monday when Emma started to feel a few baby twinges. Within 1/2 hour we were on our way to hospital and 25mins after arrival, our beautiful baby girl emerged. She is a tiny wee dot at 6.11pound and 48cm. Everyone is doing well and Harry is being a fantastic big bro...so far!

Taking it to the XTREME!!!

Our topic is all about taking it to the extreme.Today we are taking it to the extreme by making our own deep sea creatures.People have made crabs, sharks,whales, lobsters, eels and loads more!We are going to talk about how animals survive in different habitats.

We are also doing a poster on Jacques Cousteau.He is the most famous diver in history.

by Sid

Wicked STRIKE

On the 20th of July Strike came to Hampden Street School . They peformed really loud that they nearly blew our ears off. Strike played drums from the Cook Islands. GOOO STRIKE !!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was awesome and we hope they come back soon as.

By Stella and Ella

How to make Recycled paper

YOU WILL NEED
ripped up paper, hot water , a food processor, sponge, bucket and a paper-making kit

METHOD

1. Rip up little bits of paper.

2. Put the ripped up paper into the food processor.

3. Pour some hot water into the food processor up to halfway.

4. Turn the food processor to max.

5. Turn the food processor off after 30secs.

6. Pour the mixed up paper onto the draining screen of the paper making kit.

7. Take the outside frame off the paper making kit and lift the mesh off.


8. Flip the mesh onto the drying board and sponge the water out.

9. Peel the mesh off and then you've made your paper. Leave to dry for 2 days.


By Chelsea