Beach clean up & Natureland trip.

It was on a sunny Friday afternoon in August that Rooms 5&6 went to Tahunanui Beach for a clean up. We found lots of rubbish, including a shopping trolley,a dead hedgehog and bird. Next we walked to Natureland for a study experience about some of NZ's native animals. We learnt about the Tuatara and how it hibernates through the winter months. Its heart rate is 1 beat per 10 minutes when in full hibernation! The Kea lives in the Alpine Ranges of the South Island only! Natureland expert Roger said that Natureland put many things in the Keas' cage to keep them occupied, like bikes that the Kea rip apart with their strong beaks. The class' had an enjoyable time.