Garden to Table

Thank you to all the helpers that came to Garden to Table today. We made yummy dumplings, sauce and a garnish. Please see the recipes on the blog. 

Botanical Gardens Trip

Last Friday Rooms 16 and 17 went to the Botanical Gardens as part of their inquiry on 'Life Matters.' The students had a fabulous day and learnt heaps. 

Room 16 spent the morning being park detectives listening to the sounds of the piwakawaka, bellbird and kereru, followed by bug and tree hunting. After lunch Room 16 took part in the 'Creative and Native' programme, looking at key words, animals and birds in New Zealand and the importance of green spaces in our environment. 

Thank you to all the helpers that came along. 

Jump Rope For Heart

Well done to everyone who participated in Jump Rope For Heart last term. Here are some photos from the skipathon. 

Vincent Van Gogh- Sunflowers

Room 16 and 17 looked at the artist Vincent Van Gogh. Check out our painted sunflower artwork :)

World Cup rugby Day mufti day

World Cup Mufti Day - Tuesday 27th October

Rugby World Cup Day!

We are excited to say that on Tuesday the 27^th October, we are having a Rugby World Cup dress-up day! Come dressed in your favourite teams colours to support the Rugby World Cup! The best-dressed class will win a special rugby treat, and there will be no cost for this event. We hope to see you all in your favourite teams colours!

Celebrity Mufti Day

Come dressed up as your favourite celebrity on Tuesday the 10^th of November. Please bring a gold coin donation as the money from this event will help support children who are suffering from Batten’s Disease! If you are unable to dress up as your favourite celebrity, please still bring a donation, because it would be great to help these kids!

To see a song about curing Battens Disease (Team Ball Player Thing), click below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcwuPTlQSxI&safe=active

Remember that the Student Council has a blog, so any information will be updated on the link below:

http://smartcouncil8022.blogspot.co.nz/

Garden to Table 23 August

Garden to Table 23rd August

A taste of what we are going to make......

Pot Sticker Dumplings (Jiaozi)

China

Ingredients:

20 pieces store bought dumpling skins

1 ½   Tbsp cooking oil

Filling:

1 cup finely chopped cabbage

¼ cup wood ear mushrooms pre- soaked and finely chopped

1 spring onion finely chopped

½ tsp grated ginger

1 clove garlic crushed

½ Tbsp soy sauce

Dash or two of salt and pepper

 

Prepare Filling

Heat ½ Tbsp oil in frypan and stir-fry all veggies until softened, about 4 min.  Add Soy sauce, salt and pepper place in bowl and set aside.

Filling Dumplings

Take one piece of dumpling skin at a time, keeping remaining pieces covered with damp tea towel, and place 1 tsp of filling in center of dough.

Wet the circumference (outside edge) of dough with your finger dipped in water and fold the dough over the filling.  Pinch the edges together being careful not to leave any holes.

Cover with damp tea towel while you make the remainder.

Cooking the Dumplings:

Heat one Tbsp of oil in frypan over high heat.  Arrange the dumplings in the pan and fry until the bottoms turn golden brown.

Add Water until it comes to ¾ of the dumplings height Cover the pan and reduce heat once water is boiling.  Periodically loosen dumplings from bottom of pan

Cook covered for 10 min. or until most of water has evaporated. Dumpling skin should be al dente (firm to the bite)

Serve with dipping sauce.

Presentation Specialists

Wash and dry lettuce

Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and arrange on individual plates.

Remove flower petals and arrange over lettuce.

Sprinkle on a few chopped chives.