The Forest
As the light faded the darkness came. I ran through the woods and the beast followed. My heart pounded it grabbed me! I screamed hoping someone could hear me. the world around me span in [...]
The Tunnel in the Forest
Bored!Bored!Bored! I can't believe my parents sent me to Canada to study English I don't know anyone and there is nothing to do, Eric complained. He sat in the park at the edge of the [...]
Pigeon Impossible – Recount
Once in Washington D.C there were two CIA agents. One of them handed Walter Beckett a ultra briefcase that was able to do things no one could do ever in the world. So Walter opened [...]
Science-Fish in the tank
Our Fish in the Tank investigation showed how our brains can be confused by an illusion which makes two pictures look like a single picture. The tank is on one side of the picture and [...]
Hermit Crabs
We read a book about 10 little hermit crabs and discovered lots of interesting facts about them. With the help of Mrs Tischik the class made some little crabs to take home. Watch the nippers!
Woodwork and Wizardry!
We are loving our new sustainable, un-treated timber for woodworking. Many new skills are being trialled at the work bench and the children are taking care to ensure their own - and others' - safety. [...]
More rats
Our rat trappers are having great success catching mice and rats this term. They have obviously been choosing the right places to put the traps and the right bait. We had to replenish our peanut [...]
Pink Rulz
Tomarata School was over run with pink today as everyone showed their support for the Anti bullying message. It was great to see our local constables visit as well reinforcing the message that bullying is [...]
Science with Marshmallows
Science this week involved making catapults with marshmallows and skewers. We had to make a stand that would support a lever to catapult our marshmallows as far as possible. After lots of trial and error [...]
Keen Gardeners
We have some very keen gardeners at Tomarata. Since deciding to revamp the little garden outside Room 4 and Room 5 we have had numerous volunteers helping to deconstruct the existing garden so we can [...]