old pairs of jeans. This was an exciting learning time for BUDDING SCIENTISTS IN THE MAKING. students! The Extension Science Team also worked on Term 2 came to an end at Henderson Intermediate School with a wonderful night of performances by students. Instead of this being called the traditional JULYS PLASH, Emma Jensen from Room 3 came up with some very it took on the name of STARS OF MATARIKI. Right now usful bags that can be used for vegetable shopping. is Maori New Year Celebration time around the country, hese can of course, be used over and over again! Matariki, so students at the School made their own stars Cheshna Naiker from Room 2 meanwhile, wanted to which filled the hall their exhibits for the NIWA Science Fair next term." Wendy added get the message across that we should be getting rid of The standard of all the performances was high. We are plastic bags, too extremely lucky to have the teaching staff who are able This Unit has been very enjoyed by all classes in to lead students with various different cultural groups. The evening gave students who have real flare in the performing arts, the opportunity to showcase their talent. Principal Wendy Esera said. Last week also saw students across the school sharing their Inquiry Learning successes. Inquiry learning has gone ahead in leaps and bounds over the last two years at Henderson Intermediate. the school Term 3 gets underway on Monday 23rd July. Make Make This term the Inquiry focus has been around fair testing. Students have been very busy finding the answers to their inquiry questions. Many students carried out their inquiries around recycling. Some of the research carried out was very exciting. Things such as biodegradeable plastics being made out of cream, lunchwrapping paper that can be used many times. There were handbags made out of