Winter Tournament in Christchurch

Here is a photo from Christchurch of all the students representing Waimea Intermediate, well done Anna from our class who played well for the Netball B team. Waimea had a successful tournament coming 3rd in Football, Netball and Hockey. 

Water Simulation

Today we experienced what it would be like to collect and carry our own water. We carried our buckets full of water carefully as we knew this would be the only water we would have for our day. There are lots of difference uses for this water, and not only to drink, but to clean, wash and cook with it. We made it a bit of a competition to see which group had the most water in their buckets by the end.  Click on this album to look at some of the photos from our day.



What did this exercise make you think about children living like this everyday?

Guess the job

Click on this link to make the PUZZLE then write in the comment box what job you think this is, and what hazards would there be if you worked there.

WONDERS about Child Labour

Today we started looking at the difference between children at work and child labour. We watched a video about some children that were involved in child labour. We found out that over 250 million children are in danger as they work in harsh conditions in child labour. It was really sad to watch and made us realise how lucky we are.





What questions do you have as we start this topic?
What do you want to find out by the end of this topic?
What do you WONDER about child labour?

Should P.J's be banned in public

What is your opinion?
Do you agree or disagree?
Justify your reasons and add a comment to our debate.

Add your comment to this debate

Dogs are better pets than cats

I agree because cats dont do much they just sit,eat, sleep and leave the house. But dogs on the other hand play, help are your best friend, and most of all are loyal.
By Jordy

I disgree and agree because dogs do more stuff, but some people love cats because cats are soft and cuddly.
By Matt

I disagree because they are mostly the same.
By Jade

I disagree that dosg make better pets than cats becasue some people want an easier pt to look after but on the other hand some people might want an energetic pet for their kids.
By Ella

I disagree because it depends on who you are. If you are a person who likes to go for walks, then have a dog. If you just want something that sits on your lap and purrs, then have a cat. But if I had to decide I would pick a dog because I am allergic to cats.
By Caleb.F

What is your opinion, do you think dogs make better pets than cats?

Naughty children should be punished by smacking

I disgree that you should be smacked for punishment because there is an anti smacking law in New Zealand and it is abuse. If you smack your child when you're angry, what is that, encouraging your kids to do when they are angry? That's right, smack! Family voilence is not ok and the best solution is to talk about the problem. Put yourself into the smacked persons shoes, would you like to be smacked?
By Caleb.F

I disagee that children should be puniched by smacking because what does that teach them? To hit when someone annoys them? To hit when someone annoys them? What if you loose your temper and hit too hard? Babies can be killed by being shaken. Do you want to be know as a baby murderer?
By Greer

What is your opinion, do you agree or disagree? Do you have any evidence?

Junk food should be illegal to sell to kids

I DISAGREE that it should be illegal to sell junk food to kids because some kids have low blood sugar, like diabetics. When kids are good what are you going to give them when they are good, a carrot??

By James

I disagree that junk food should be illegal to sell to kids. It is a treat for a sometimes food, but not all the time. Moderation is the key.
By Eli

I agree that it should be illegal to sell junk food to kids because it is full of salt and fat and it is very bad for our bodies.
By Sophie

What is your opinion, do you agree or disagree??

W.I.S Chant

We made this Waimea Intermediate chant to wish all those students going to winter tourny good luck. We played this at assembly, even though there were some technical issues, our message was spread!
Thanks to James, Caleb.F, Madi and Alice for writing this chant.



Good luck to all of those competing in Winter Tourny, especially Eve, Tash, Ella in football, Caleb in Basketball, Greer and Alice in volleyball. Play hard but play fair!!

Leave your good luck messages here.