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The sundial experience

Do you know about sundials? Well we are going to educate you on some facts and some interesting information about sundials. First, you will need a paper template of the sundial and cardboard to keep it positioned. You will need to cut it out to put in the sun. There were 2 pieces that we had which were the surface (sundial) and the gnomon. The gnomon was used to cast a shadow from the sun. You will need to make sure it is sunny to conduct your experience. If you don't have a lot of sun you might not be able to see a shadow. Did you know ancient people used sundials before clocks and watches were invented? On Monday when we put our sundials out we noticed that the shadow from the gnomon had shifted positions. This is because the Earth is rotating around the sun and spinning at the same time. We now know how ancienct civilizations told the time and how important it is for today's technology of watches and how we function as a society.

Kea News Week 10 - Camp

 We had so much fun on our school camp in Raglan! We loved performing at the Talent Show, Movie Night, telling stories, the night time Ruru Trail, fishing, kayaking, team challenges and more! A big thank you to the Kea Team teachers for all their time and effort putting this amazing camp together - Whaea Sam, Whaea Ocea, Catherine and Mr Toóala. A big hank you to everyone who sponsored and donated towards camp. Thank you to the amazing principal Lou, whanau and helpers from our community and the In Awe staff for helping out at camp. We cannot wait for the next camp!

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