Inquiry

In inquiry this term we are studying NZ music. This my poster of A-Z NZ music artists.

Persuasive Writing Eating Edible Insects

Eating Edible Insects

By:Soeun

I am learning to persuade my audience

Their face scrunches up and they say “eww” or “yuck” and the food gets thrown across the room in disgust. Yes, this is a normal reaction, but after you eat a bug you will be delighted by it’s flavor. Did you know that after people try a bug they mostly like them better than their normal meals like pork or lamb. In my opinion I think that everyone should try to cook with insects. They are tasty, high in protein, low in fat and are a creative idea to try.

Do not judge a bug by it’s look, judge it by its taste. In fact 98% of the people who tried bugs liked them. When we all have a look at an insect we don’t want that disgusting slimy flavor in our mouths but a bug won’t crawl once it’s blanched. So my challenge for you today is to try a bug. Why not try a scorpion lollipop, chocolate crickets or mealworm biscuits because they are definitely healthy plus they are easy to cook.

Wait a minute are bugs healthy? Yes of course they are! Bugs are high in protein, low in fat, have heaps of vitamins and minerals and they don’t have a lot of calories so you won’t put on weight. Bugs also have the same amount protein as an egg. The bugs that have the most nutrients are beetles, cockroaches and crickets. Are you scared that bugs produce greenhouse gasses? Well now your problem is solved because bugs do not produce greenhouse gasses like cattle do and you can eat them without having to say yuck because there are lots of creative ideas out there to try.

Donuts, cakes and cookies! What’s not to like? These foods are all full of flavor and everyone loves them but they aren’t healthy for you. So why not make this delicious junk food good for you by adding a bug. There are many ideas out there to try. Any yummy recipe can be turned into a healthy one and they still taste exactly the same as they did before.

In summary bugs are tasty but are also healthy so you do not get a guilty feeling about eating unhealthy. You must try new ideas for dinner so why not eat bug as part of your diet what’s wrong with trying a new exotic dish? Next time remember a bug a day keeps the doctor away.

Irish Dancing

On Saturday as well as Kapa Haka a group of children did Irish dancing at the Eden Albert cultural festival. Before we walked on we were all a little bit nervous but we were great!

Prayers

In week 5 and 6 were busy for Room 6 we presented our assembly in week 5 and had whole school prayers on Monday, Week 6. Our theme for prayers was community, compassion, and discipleship. This was inspired as we approach christmas and start to think about others and those who are in need of help. Our Reading was 1 John 3:16-18, we also presented a song that we put lyrical dances moves to our song was: So will I, by Hillsong. 

Kapa Haka

Mana, power and pride would be a few words to describe the feeling as the Good Shepherd School Kapa Haka group took the stage. During the weekend a large group of year 5 and 6 students took to the stage to perform at the Eden Albert Cultural Festival. There were a few nerves before we started but once we were underway the excitement of performing kicked in. We felt proud as a team to perform for so many people. Kia Kaha! The highlight of Kapa Haka for me was the song Hareruia

Athletics

The harder the battle the sweeter the victory! 

All of Good Shepherd School piled into buses as we headed to Three Kings Reserve for the annual Athletics Day event. We had been training for weeks and we were ready to take on our peers and to compete for a placing. The events were running, long jump, high jump, discus and shot put. My favourite event was high jump because I like jumping high and landing in the soft mat. I also came 3rd in this event.

Assembly

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." 

Week 5 was non stop for Room 6 with athletics, Kapa Haka and Irish dancing. But it was also our final assembly for the year, and for some of us our final assembly at Good Shepherd School. This was the perfect time for us to share some of our talents and learning. We had been focusing on New Zealand music through our passport tasks so it was only fitting to pick a kiwi classic; Six Months in a Leaky Boat by Split Enz (written in 1982). We sung along to the words and put some of groovy moves together to create a dance. Throughout the year one of our favourite activities was reading Chris Gurney’s books during book week. Chris has written so many wonderful and humourous traditional tales with a kiwi voice. We absolutely adore her books, so for our assembly we presented a Readers Theatre: Trev and the Kauri Tree. 

Saint Slides

Our focus this term in Religious Education was the Communion of Saints. We learnt about the three parts of the Communion of Saints and how we are all connected. The Communion of Saints is bonded through prayer, baptism and the Eucharist. 

Year Five Retreat

Last Friday all the year fives went on retreat. The retreat was guided by brother Phillip. We did a few activity's but my favourite activity was the treasure hunt. We are very lucky to have had this experience.