Morning Programme - 27th May 2016

Well Done Group 3, minus one!  Another awesome MP today with lots of learning for us all.

Lucky Number 1 today was, Archie:

Archie talked about 3 current events, one from the sports news, the weather and the entertainment news. He told us about our very own Steven Adams who is a famous NZ basketballer currently playing in the American NBA. He told us how our weather so far this year, has been the warmest since records began way back in 1909.  He finished up by telling us about and showing us a photo of a band member who broke their leg at a rock bar in Auckland by jumping up and landing the wrong way.  It looked like he had 2 knees!  Ouchie!!! 

Number 2 today was, Lily:

Lily talked to us about our place.  She chose Lake Taupo or Taupo-nui-a-Tia.  Lily gave us lots of interesting facts about New Zealand's largest lake, like it is so deep (186m) that our hill with the clock on it, would fit inside! She told us how Lake Taupo was formed by a volcano erupting.  There  are 3 live volcanos near by. Because this is a volcanic area lots of pumice can be found.  Lily told us that pumice is rock that got caught up in a volcano and got so hot it became full of holes.  The air can get in the holes which is why pumice can float.

Number 3 today was, Lars:

Lars gave us a very informative talk about himself and his family.  Who knew it... but Lars has a great collection of stuffed toys, one which came from Tokyo in Japan and another from Canada.  He also likes to collect different sorts of polished pebbles and is keen on Karate, books and LEGO.

Lucky last today was David:

David talked to us about a very famous person from India, Mahatma Gandhi.  Gandi who was known as the "Father of the Nation" and is famous for his role in helping India 'fight' in a non-violent way for independence from the British rule.  India got independence in 1947, not long before Gandhi was assassinated (shot)at age 78, in January 1948.