21st  July 2016

Kia ora parents and whanau of Pakeke students

Our topic this term is science based and called ‘May the Force be With You’.  

In week 1 of Term 3 Ara Pakeke students are invited to bring their bikes, scooters, roller blades, skateboards or other wheel machines to school for ‘Science on Wheels’  week.  During a planned topic session students will be making observations about forces that create movement on a bike or other equipment with wheels.  We will also be looking at friction and gravity during this time.  To support your child at home we encourage you to access some of the many video or images available online to support this.  For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEs9J2IQIZY.  For students who are unable to bring wheels to school, teachers will provide other sports equipment to demonstrate the concept of forces, friction and gravity.  

In order to manage ‘Science on Wheels’ week we ask that students bring their wheels to school on the allocated days below and park their bikes or other equipment where directed by their teacher.  No equipment can be used without a suitable helmet or without supervision from the teacher.  The wheels are not to be used during playtimes.  

Tuesday 26th July - Rooms 5 and 6

Wednesday 27th July - Rooms 7, 8 and 9

Thursday 28th July - Rooms 10, 11 and 12

Friday 29th July - Rooms 13 and 14

Kind Regards

Ara Pakeke Teachers