Performing at the Town Hall

How it felt to perform in front of hundreds of people:

- fun! -Abril
- I felt nervous -Charlie
- I was nervous at first, but then I became used to it -Neesha
- I had butterflies -Tommy
- it was exciting -Rebecca
- normal, because I often dance in front of big audiences -Cecilia
- weird, because there were so many people in the audience and on stage -Alice
- sitting on the stage I felt nervous, but when I sang it was exciting -Stacey
- I felt happy -Emma
- I felt good about myself because I've never performed in front of a crowd before -Jasmika
- I was really happy -Catherine

We're Off to Camp!!

Tomorrow we leave for our camp at Hunua Falls! This morning we are reading through the final edition of the Camp Countdown and checking our gear list so that we know exactly what we need to prepare.

We're going to have a great time and lots of memorable experiences that we can tell you about when we get back.

We thought our parents and friends might like to read a farewell message from each of us, so here they are:

I will miss you all. Yonata, please don't touch my stuff. Ryan, have fun in America. See you when you get back. Yabesira, have a happy birthday on Wednesday! - Tommy

Don't worry Mum and Dad, I'll be safe with all my friends around me. - Abril

Don't worry too much Mum. Grace, don't use my darts without me. - Jay

I will miss you all. Thanks for looking after Sam, Mum. - Kartarina

I'll miss you all. Remember to feed the cat. - Ben

I'll miss you. Say hello to aunty Julie for me. - Abbey

Dear Mum and Dad, I'll miss the food you make. - Alice

I will miss you guys but don't worry because I'll be having fun. - Kavannaugh

I'll miss you mum. - Stephen

I'll miss you Mum and Dad and Hao and baby brother. - Kuan

I'll miss you all but don't worry I'll be safe even though I'm a bit nervous. - Sara

Dear Mum and Dad, I'll miss you lots. Take care of Champ for me. - Jasmika

I'll miss you all. Be safe at home. - Rebecca

Wish you were here. See you all on Friday. - Michelle

I will miss you all but don't worry too much. - Catherine

I'll miss you all, especially Daniel. - Dominic

Mum, pray for me. - Arian

Happy birthday Dad. I hope you have a nice night. - Judy

I will miss you all but don't worry, I will have a lot of fun. - Stacey

Dear Mum and Dad, don't get too sad! I'll miss you both. - Dylan

I hope Angela doesn't bug you too much while I'm gone. - Charlie

Dear Mum, hope Brian doesn't bug you too much. - James

Mum, I hope you have a great time in Australia. - Neesha

Bye, I'm off to camp. I'll miss you. - Reuben

Dad, I hope you have a great time with Josh. - Emma

Dad, I hope you have a good time in China when I'm at camp. Mum, I hope you have a great time with Rodney and Leo. - William

Hayden and Tom, take care. See you on Friday after school. - Charlotte/Mum

Some Things we have Learned About Fabrics

• Polyester might have been around since 1934
• Spiders' webs are made from spiders' silk, but silk fabric is made from silkworms' silk. Silk isn't made in Africa
• Nylon was probably first made in 1913 (February 28th) by Dr Wallis H. Carothers
  
• Huge machines are used to pull the cotton into a tray which filters out the leaves and twigs before it is made into thread.