Civil Defence

Karen Buchannan from Civil Defence came to Waimate Centennial School to talk to us about how you can survive in a disaster like an earthquake, a flood or something worse. Then she told us that if you wanted to take a pet with you if you were evacuated, you would need to bring some food for the pet that could last for at least four days. For a person you’d need food to last for about three days or more. We really enjoyed having Karen here. By Thomas and Remo

Civil Defence

On Wednesday Karen Buchanan came to Centennial School to teach us about civil defence. Some kids from Ruma Kea were lucky enough to boil hot water with a generator or gas bottle and some really lucky kids even got to make a cup of tea for Karen and Mrs Albrey. Some got to have a cup of tea for themselves. We really enjoyed Karen coming to teach us about civil defence and we liked getting to look at all of the stuff. By Carly and Michaela

Civil Defence

On Wednesday 23rd June Karen Buchanan went and got 2 boxes out of her car. She told us about the survival kit and showed us a box of food, a gas cooker and a generator that can be used to cook and to boil water to get all the germs out and to make coffee and tea. Riley filled up a water bag and Ethan watched. By Riley and Ethan

Karen Buchanan

Karen Buchanan came to talk to us about civil defence and she taught us how to survive in a flood or earthquake. Karen showed us some supplies to use. Some of them were water, food, gas bottle, generator, first aid kit and a rope. Every one enjoyed it. Remo used a gas cooker but Brodie had to help him. Near the end some lucky people got to make tea. By Bree and Daniel

Civil Defence

Last week we had a lady from Civil Defence who came to our school to teach us about how to survive in floods, earthquakes and storms. Her name is Karen Buchanan. She had two buckets of food, a gas cooker, matches, a generator, fresh water and a torch/radio. She gave us some bags with a check list with all the things that you need in case of an emergency like floods, earthquakes or a storm. She had a trailer of all the stuff you need in an emergency. By David and Rhys

Civil Defence

On Wednesday 23rd May Karen Buchannan came to teach my class about civil defence. She showed us a water bag, a first aid kit, a box of candles, a gas cooker, a box of matches, a can of dog food and a whole lot more. There was also a power generator and a jug. Some people got cups, some boiled the jug and we got to make tea but I didn’t get a cup. A few days later we had to write a letter to Karen. By Jaden

Civil Defence

On Wednesday 23rd May Karen Buchannan told us about Civil Defence. We used a generator to boil water in a jug. It was loud! With the water we boiled, Rebekah, Danny and Michaela made a cup of tea for Karen and Mrs Albrey. We did a work sheet about what we need in an emergency. Karen showed us that the radio torches run on solar power. In the boxes Karen brought, there were things like food, water and other things you will need in an emergency. At the end Karen gave us each a bag with a sheet and a book to fill in. The class now knows what Civil Defence is and what they do in an emergency. By Holly and Hannah

Civil Defence

On Wednesday 23rd May Karen Buchannan taught us heaps about how to survive in an earthquake or a tsunami or another emergency. We learnt that the radio torch runs on solar power and you can boil a jug with the generator. We had to fill in work sheets with the gear that we would need in an emergency. By Brodie and Sebo

Civil Defence

A few days ago Karen Buchanan from civil defence came to talk to the class about what you need to do in an emergency [tornado…]. Some of the equipment we need to have is fresh water, a torch and pet food just incase you want to take your pet to somewhere safe. Some of us used a generator to make hot water for cups of tea. Remo also used a gas cooker to boil some more water, and then she gave us a worksheet/quiz to test our memory. After that Max fired up the solar powered torch/radio. She also got people to come up to solve things like if a tsunami hit, what equipment would you need to help you survive. We got to take home a civil defence bag and a sheet of paper that reminds us what we need to do and what equipment we need. We both had an awesome time!!! by Max and Danny

Sebo and Billybob

In the holidays I took Billybob home and we had fun. We went fishing, swimming and I could list a whole lot of things but I will tell you two things at the moment. Last weekend I went swimming with Billybob and Zach in Oamaru. Zach and I went in the spa pools and down the slide into the pool. Yesterday I went fishing at Bells Pond. I took my dog Molly and she got wet. I nearly caught a fish - it was two metres away and it got off. We also had a few nibbles.

Kayaking – by Te Arahau

During outdoor education week I went kayaking at Mr and Mrs Bruce’s farm with the polytech people. Once we got there I couldn’t wait to get out of the car, except we had to wait for the slow pokes to get their stuff.
Once we found the kayak we wanted to go in, we got in it and waited for a polytech student to push us into the water so we could paddle around.
After some time we played piano keys and candle sticks for a quite awhile, although I think we played piano keys longer than candle sticks.
It was freezing cold, so as soon as I got out I was happy, and I thought that when we got back to school we would have hot cocoa, and as I predicted we had some.

Kayaking – by Remo

During outdoor education week the year fives went kayaking on the Waihao River with the polytech people. When we got there we had to get changed into our togs. We got to pick a kayak and a paddle, and then we had to carry the kayaks down to the shore. Then we got released onto the river.

Kayaking – by Riley

The year 5s went kayaking during Outdoor Education week. I just about rolled my kayak a couple of times. I loved it even though it was very cold.

Sleepover – by Rebekah

On Thursday 8th of March the year fours and fives had a sleepover at school in the tents. We had sausages, potatoes and homemade coleslaw for tea. After tea we had pudding which was ice cream. Next we got to play. We weren’t allowed near the tents - the teachers made that pretty clear. Then after that we had to go to the hall. Mr. Jury was there waiting to play some games with us. First we played grab the keys, then we played blinking murder and after that we played a game where the teachers had to read our minds. The only one who didn’t guess it was Mrs. Rehmann. The next game was tricky. It was Mr. Jury’s favourite game called guess the time. We had to throw down some scissors onto the floor and the scissors usually made a time. The teachers had to try to guess the time - the only ones who got it wrong were Te Arahau and Mrs. Rehmann. Then when it got dark we played spotlight. I nearly got to the hill to get a torch. After that we got into our pyjamas and went to bed.

Sleepover – by Rosie

On Thursday the 8th of March the year fours and fives stayed the night at school. First we got to play outside. I played soccer and rolled down the hill. Next we ate some food for afternoon tea and then played some more games. Soon it was time to eat our dinner which was coleslaw, potatoes and sausages. Later on we hurried to the hall to play some games with the teachers. We got to play stuff like steal Mr. Jury’s keys. Once it was dark we ran to the hill to play spotlight. Then we were told to get ready for bed.

Going To Oamaru – by Rhys

During camp week we went to Oamaru to see the historic precinct. My favourite part was the Steampunk. It was a bit scary though. The scariest part of the Steampunk was this pirate skeleton on a motor bike that made green smoke. This other bit with a plastic see through floor. At the other side of the Steempunk there was a giant fly on the wall and there were pigeons on the wall too. The pigeons thought the fly was real but it wasn’t. I enjoyed going to Oamaru.

Spotlight – by Shannah

When we stayed the night at school we waited until it was dark so we could play Spotlight. It took three tries at the game until I managed to get up to the top to be a spotter with a torch. I was the first one to be tagged. There were two more tries and then Mr. Jury led us back inside the hall to play some more games.

Sleepover – by Holly

On Thursday 8th of March the year four and five children slept over at school. We played outside and then we had afternoon tea. We played on the playground for a while and then we had tea. We had coleslaw, potatoes and sausages.

Camp Week - by Thomas Young

It was fun when we went kayaking because we played awesome games. The games were called candlestick and piano keys. You have to walk around the front of the kayaks when you play piano keys. It was really annoying because it was so cold but we enjoyed it anyway. We all got soaked from the water and from the rain. It was fun when we had to race to the polytech students. I was the fastest in my kayak because I was the first person to the polytech students. All the year fives enjoyed kayaking.

Kayaking - by Sebo Cotton

My favourite part of camp week was kayaking because it was the only time we got to go into the water. I loved it so much I would like to do it again in any type of weather, even if it was snowing but straight after I got out I would need a warm place to warm myself up.
I really want to thank Mrs Kingsbury for taking me out to kayaking and back.

Abseiling – by Michaela

On Thursday the 8th of February all the year 4s went abseiling. I was in the second group to go. We had to do a test run before we went down level 2. I was scared at the start because I had never done it before. I was the last to do level 2 and I didn`t get to do level 3 because we didn`t have enough time. Grace was the last person to do level 3. I liked abseiling because we got to do lots of fun things and it was the best thing I did in camp week.

Camp Week – by KJ Cumming

In camp week the whole school travelled to Oamaru. We did activities like climbing the tower with the bell on top. I made a clay model of a dinner set with an egg on toast. I also tried the stilts beside the railroad. My favourite parts of camp week were camping in a tent at school, and the fun and games like the shotgun game. I slept in my tent with Ben McAuliffe who is my friend.

Camp Confusion – by Jaden

On Thursday during camp week the year fours stayed the night at school. I was confused because I didn’t know what tent I was in and who I was in the tent with. When we had chosen who our tent buddies were then we had to set up our tents. My tent buddies were Charlie, Shiem, Jake and Te Arahau. Later on we played spotlight. I didn’t get a turn. Oh well, maybe next year!
We went inside to have dinner and then we went to our tents to sleep but I didn’t get much sleep. We had a really yummy breakfast but after breakfast I dropped my mug on my way to wash my dishes. Then we made our lunches and got ready for the day.

Abseiling was Awesome – by David Edh

We went abseiling at Mr and Mrs Eillis’ farm at Arno. Out on the farm the paddocks were grassy. The polytech students were helping us abseil down the cliff. We had to wear a harness, helmets, a belay device, a karabiner and rope. I really liked abseiling because I tried the third level but I did not do it. The first level was easy and the second one was medium easy.

Steampunk - by Daniel

On Tuesday the whole of Centennial School went to Steampunk. The cool things about Steampunk were the see through floor panel, the motor bike, and the massive dirt bike with the green light going on in the smoke from the smoke machine. The other things at Steampunk were the old school car with custom flames, a chopper bike, a fake alien face, and a fake robot with pistons.

Abseiling – by Charlotte

On Thursday the 8th of March the year fours went abseiling. When the parents picked the year fours up they drove to a paddock at Arno and dropped them off. They came to watch the kids go down to the bottom of the hill. Level one was really easy but it had lots of prickles. The second level was scary because it was a big rock - it had some grass but most of it was a rock. The final level was the hardest one of all. Some children didn’t go down but some did have a go at it, and some made it all the way down.

Camp Week – by Carly

Camp week was an awesome playful week. We had lots of fun. Timaru polytech students came to play games with us during the week. On Wednesday year fours and under went on a cold walk to the creek to make dams while the year fives went kayaking. Both years thought it was freezing cold. Lots of people went out of their comfort zone on Thursday when they went abseiling. On Thursday we stayed the night at school. We had a delicious tea and a yummy breakfast. Every camper noticed that there were drips of water hanging from the inside walls of their tents.
CAMP WAS AWESOME!!!!

Camp Week - by Danny Small

When we went kayaking I nearly fell out of my kayak because I was going really fast. I got a really wet sleeve and my hip got really sore. When we played tag I went really fast to get away from the taggers. I won tag - it was really fun. I had a black kayak which looked cool. I really liked kayaking even though it was really hard to turn around in the kayaks. When we were going to the shore we had a race and Brodie came first and I came second. Kayaking was really fun.

Sleepover - by Brodie Wilson

On Thursday the year fives and fours had a sleep over. Thomas and I slept in Matthew’s tent. After that we got free time and I played on the playground. Then we had tea. For tea we had potatoes and sausages, also homemade coleslaw. After tea we had ice cream and then we got free time which was cool. After free time we got to go into the hall and played some games. When it was dark we played spotlight then we went to bed.

Kayaking – by Bree

What I enjoyed about camp week was kayaking because when we jumped in our kayaks Cameron gave everyone a push start. We played games like candlestick and piano. With candlestick you had to tag people with your paddle by the front of their kayak. If you were tagged you would put your paddle in the air and if somebody who was not in tapped the front or back of your kayak you could paddle away again. When we played piano keys we stood up and walked on each others kayak.
I think that camp week and kayaking was really awesome and I hope that the polytech people enjoyed as much as I did.

Kayaking on the Waihao River - by Max Sail

In outdoor education week the year fives and I went kayaking on the Waihao River.
With the help of the polytech students I have to say it went really well. Before you could go onto the water the polytech students made sure you had your gear on properly. Then whoosh!!!!! You were launched onto the water.
My favourite part was when we played piano keys on water. It’s when you get out of your kayak and walk\crawl across everybody else’s kayaks without falling into the water, then get back into your own kayak. I was hoping somebody would fall out but I think that nobody would like to because the water was very COLD. I had good fun kayaking on the Waihao River. I hope the other year fives did to!!!

Sleepover – by Hannah

On Thursday 8th of February 2012 the year 4 and 5’s slept over. We had sausages, potatoes and homemade coleslaw, made by Mrs Harris for tea. We played spotlight at around 8.30. I was in for one of the rounds. I kept on shining the torch I was using on people but they would not go back to the soccer goal!!!!! I was sleeping in Rosie’s tent with Emily and Rosie. We got to have a time when we could shine our torches and talk, then we had to whisper, and then we had to be silent.