Ranger Dave comes to talk to us.

As part of our Inquiry into Environment, Mrs Boxen's brother DOC Ranger Dave Jenkins came to talk to us about his work on Tiri Tiri Matangi Island.

He told us lots of information about the wildlife on the island and how important it is to protect and look after our precious native animals. 

Earlier we looked at a story about raising takehe chicks and wrote about some of the information we found out. We worked together to make feathers to make our own takehe for the classroom. 

Takahe are endangered from possums and weasels. They put the eggs in the incubator and then they warm up.  Connor

To feed the chick, a glove puppet puts the food in the beak of the chick.  Charlie

A baby Takahe eats chopped up silverbeet. Reisha

Scientists take the egg and put it in the incubator to keep it warm so the mother Takahe can lay more eggs. Kuvira

Takahe are endangered birds that live on Tiri Tiri Matangi. Rangers put traps to catch the pests and to keep the Takahe safe. Rylin

Takahes look like pukekos but are different birds. Euan

The Takahe is one of New Zealand’s native birds. There are not many Takahe left. They need help to survive. Sally

There are not many takahe left. They need help to survive. Saascha

Taking care of takahe is keeping them in a safe place because pests can hurt them. Prince

Takahe are blue and green and have a red beak. Issys

All Blacks Visit Target Road School

Last Friday, 21 October, Target Road School was lucky enough to have a visit from three of the current All Blacks' Squad. It was a great experience for the children and a day to remember for many.
Below, you can read reports written by some of our Room 10 students after the event.


The All Blacks Come to Target Road School.

Today, the rugby champions came to TRS. Their names were TJ Perenara, Julian Savea, and Liam Coltham. As soon as the World Champions arrived in the hall, everybody went wild. It was like we were watching in the stadium. It felt like there were billions of people watching. I could feel my heart pumping crazily because I was so very happy that they came. This is what my heart sounded like - boom! boom! boom! They told us some things that they did at school. TJ said he was very cheeky at school. He wasn't very proud of that. (I agree also). Julian said that he did not listen at school and I think he's still thinking about it! Also, Liam said that if he was not an All Black he would surf (I think that's a good idea!) The All Blacks also had a rugby practice with some children outside. That was cool!
Avesta


The All Blacks Visit.

Today the teachers at TRS were extremely excited because three All Blacks came for a visit. Nearly all the students wore black and white. When all the students and the teachers lined up to go to the hall, the All Blacks came! The players who came were TJ Perenara, Julian Savea and Liam Coltham. We asked them ten questions. It was really hilarious when Julian acted like a robot! After all the questions and answers, the ripper team, Room 1 and the All Blacks played a ripper game. Me and my friends were watching them play. We were in the front row. Then we lined up to go back to class to eat our morning tea.
I thought I would never meet the All Blacks in person!
Macky


The All Blacks Come to Target Road School

TJ Perenara and Julian Savea and Liam Coltham all came to Target Road School today. Everyone was super excited. The All Blacks answered some questions. They gave excellent answers to all of the amazing questions. TJ Perenara said he was cheeky in the past when he was little. When they were finished answering the questions, the ripper team went out and they practised with them.
I think they will win their game tomorrow night. I hope so.
Kuvira


All Blacks Visit

On October the 21st Target Road School was lucky to have three of the All Blacks come to visit. The three All Blacks were TJ Perenara, Julian Savea and Liam Coltham. Ten lucky students got to ask a question to the three All Blacks and the All Blacks answered them. TJ Perenara told us that he was very cheeky in school! The ripper rugby team went outside with the three All Blacks and practised some rugby skills with them. We watched them. I am glad that everybody enjoyed having the All Blacks visit us.
Kelly


All Blacks Visit!

Today the super-duper All Blacks came to visit TRS. Their names were TJ Perenara, Julian Savea and Liam Coltham. Julian Savea did a dance called the robot and everybody laughed. TJ Perenara said he was cheeky at school and now he regrets being cheeky at school. Liam said if he wasn't an All Black he would be a surfer. At the end the All Blacks practised with Room 1 and the girls' champion ripper rugby team. I felt excited to meet an All Black.
Charlie