Pihitia Station
Run little lamb, run! On Tuesday this week Wainui Beach School went to the Pihitia Station Farm. There were tons of different activities that we were able to see. Below I will write about each activity we got to watch. Don't forget that some of the paragraphs you read might be, we could say, "interesting".
Milking The Cow
Tristin's Dad, who owned the farm split us into groups so it wasn't a big clump of crazy kids! The first activity we went to was the cow. Sophie was helping at the farm so she milked the cow and talked about the everyday products we eat at home. Everyone got a turn shaking the jar of cream to make some butter. It was very "interesting".
Cutting The Meat
I found this activity not very fun or something I liked. We watched a butcher cut up an eight month old lamb! We got told about all the meats and takeaways that we like to eat. Anyone was welcome to not watch this, and I felt really sad for the vegetarians at the school.
Mechanical Parts On The Farm
Next, we walked over to the Tractors, Motorbikes, and Trucks. Then Zoe's dad told us about the mechanical things in the Trucks and mobiles. We each got a turn going on or in one of the Cars or the Tractor. One person asked if there were keys so he could drive it!
Herding The Sheep
Hello fluffy sheep! Later, we went to watch Zoe's Mom talk to us about they herd the sheep on a farm. Her sheep dogs (I call them woof woof dog, and stare stare dog) showed us how they do their job. The big one ran across the paddock chasing the sheep, then the little dog came and the big doggy barked at the herd. Now, the little one gave the herd "The Stare". It was soooo funny and cute.
The Drone
Another assistant came and flew the drone around the farm and explained about a device when you push it when you are hurt, it will send a signal to Wellington and a helicopter will come and rescue you. There was a TV and on the screen was what the drone is looking at. I was in front of the screen and I could see myself on the TV.
Conservation
We listened to bird sounds and tried to guess what they were. We also looked at different types of pest traps and for what animal they were for. My friend was looking at a cat skull and I LOVE cats so I was covering my face with my hat so I didn't have to look at it.
Thank you for reading my blog this week and I hope to write another one with you soon.
Mahalo, Kale'a 🐈
