Raw Fish Anyone?

RAW FISH ANYONE?

In Room 4 we have enjoyed trying a range of food from the Pacific Islands. This week we made a raw fish dish called Ota Ika with the help of our wonderful parent helper Marios. Some of us thought it was disgusting and some of us LOVED it and piled our plates high with a second helping. We talked about how it is good to try new things even if we think we might not like it....sometimes we get a pleasant surprise and discover a new favourite food....and sometimes we don't! 

Here is the recipe so you can make it for your family at home.

OTA IKA (Raw Fish)

3 cups raw fish

3/4 cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons finely chopped onion

1/2 cup thick coconut cream

1 chopped chilli

1/2 clove finely chopped garlic

salt to taste

Tomato, capsicum, spring onions

1. Chop the fish into small cubes. 
2. Mix  in with all of the other ingredients except for the coconut cream. 
3. Marinade it in the fridge for 2 hours. 
4. Drain off the liquid and then add the coconut cream. 
5. Add chopped tomato, capsicum and spring onion. 
6. Eat and enjoy!

Eeeeew fish! Jasmine cuts the fish into small pieces.

"Can I eat it yet?" asks Zack.

Our master chefs hard at work!

Watch those fingers!

Tama samples the end product! What is the verdict Tama?

Jasmine tries to be brave!

"Yuck!" says Caleb.

Back for seconds!

Yum! Ota Ika.

ROOM 4's CIRCUS

Room 4's New Juggling Set

At the beginning of Term 1, Room 4 was given fifty dollars to spend on some equipment. After scrolling through sports catalogues it was decided that we would invest our money in some juggling equipment. The field next to Room 4 now resembles a circus during lunch and morning tea times!

The art of juggling is a balancing act really! Tui shows us how it is done.

Lili has spent hours persevering at the diablo

Lauren is a natural performer!

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR SOME INSPIRATIONAL JUGGLING!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlKrKB5PTdQ

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR A JUGGLING LESSON
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG8lAzrdLFo

What is your favourite juggling toy and why?

Have you tried the juggling lesson? What happened?

Our Tongan Visitors

These Tongan men were amazing to listen to. Their harmonies were beautiful. They used guitars as their instruments. In one song, one of the men got up and performed a dance.

This lady is called Melapone. She taught us lots of different things about Tonga and answered all of our questions. She is the 'mother' of the group and makes sure everyone is happy and working hard at their jobs. The piece of art she is holding was a gift to the school. It is on display in the Indigo Room for everyone to look at.

Term 2

I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday and are feeling excited to be back at school. I have been at a Science Conference these holidays and am excited to try out all of the new stuff I have learnt with Room 4!

This term is going to be jammed packed full of lots of exciting new learning. We are going to start off learning about our Pacific Neighbours,with Room 4 focussing on Samoa and Fiji.

After that we will be learning about Food and Nutrition and how to keep ourselves healthy. We will be doing lots of yummy cooking and eating, so if you are an expert in the kitchen or are feeling really brave, then we would love your help!

Towards the end of the term Ngatimoti School will be having a Science Fair, so make a note of it in your diary and come down to school and check it out!

Phewl, talk about busy!

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Happy Blogging!
From Debs:)