SPCA Visit

Today Tawhirimatea went to the SPCA to meet with Lindy Magee and present them with our fundraising cheque.  Lindy bought her lovely dog Panda.  

We learnt about dog safety and how to recognise when a dog is stressed.  

Lindy also told us about the 5 freedoms for animals: 

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst (food and water)
   All animals need clean water and a well-balanced, healthy diet. 
2. Freedom from discomfort (shelter)
   All animals should live in a comfortable place to keep them healthy and happy. All animals need shelter and a comfortable resting area. 
3. Freedom from pain, injury, and disease (medical care)
   All animals should be taken to a vet if they are sick or injured and given regular health checks. 
4. Freedom to behave naturally (exercise)
   All animals need enough space to move around and have regular exercise. 
5. Freedom from fear and distress (love and understanding)
   All animals deserve to be happy and live without too much stress.

These are what we strive for every animal in NZ to have. 

We also told Lindy about our learning last term and how we made the pet treats and sold them.  Some people read their stories about the abandoned puppies. 

This was a lovely morning and we are so glad we got to present the $380 that we raised because the SPCA sure needs it! Lindy told us that Gisborne has one of the worst animal abuse rates in the country and the SPCA looks after the vulnerable, sick and injured animals!  

Armistice Day Service

We come together to remember those who fought for our freedom in the great war of 1914 to 1918. Luckily on the 11 day of the 11 month at 11 O’clock a truce was declared and the war ended.

As the Allies continued to advance against German forces on the Western Front and the other Central Powers began to surrender, New Zealanders began to celebrate

On the morning of 12 November, when news of the Armistice was announced in New Zealand, people celebrated enthusiastically in cities and towns across the country: bells rang, sirens sounded and children banged on kerosene tin drums.

Communities came together, speeches were made and songs sung. The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or who still serve in the armed forces. We will remember those who fought and did not return. Lest we forget.

Written by Eilidh Green