Bunnings
What an exceptional day on Saturday for Bunnings BBQ. Many sausages sandwiches were sold. A massive thank you to all of the volunteers who were able to come along and the kids who sold raffle tickets with such excitement. Our total profit was $1059.25!!!
Lambs
Coco and Chanel seem to be settling happily into their new home. They love being fed their bottle by the students and are getting used to all of the extra attention. It is hoped to get them out of their pen in the next few weeks and have them spend time in their portable pen.
Working Bee
There will be an Eco Garden working bee on Sunday the 13th September. If you have a few spare hours please drop by the school and help out. Morning tea will be provided.
Telstra
Do you or anyone in your immediate family work for Telstra? We would be keen to hear from you. Please email Ms Scanlan.
Cooking
Cooking in the garden has started with lots of growing happening. If you are interested in helping out when classes are cooking please contact Rhonda.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Newsletter Term 3 Week 4
Yes there are now 2!
Following the arrival of Lamb 1 we received another lamb. The lambs are borrowed from a farm where they will return at the end of the year. They are being fed a bottle of Lamb Milk replacer twice a day, pellets and chaff and Lucerne hay, as well as they graze on grass. Later this week and for subsequent weeks students will get to have a turn at bottle feeding. The babies are still adjusting to the large number of “people” in their paddock but are now more welcoming to visitors if you want to drop by one afternoon. A hand through the fence or a friendly voice is always welcome. We just ask that you don’t feed them anything as they are well looked after. In exciting news…….. they are no longer Lamb 1 and Lamb 2! We are very excited to welcome Coco and Chanel.
Handy on the Machinery?
We are looking to carry out a project that requires a 3.5t excavator and have kindly been offered the use of one. Now we just need a driver. Do you or someone you know have the skills to drive and the ability to lend a few hours on Saturday 12th September? All offers of assistance greatly appreciated.
Bunnings
Our next Bunnings BBQ will be held on the 15th August (Saturday). This event is a many hands make light work and all volunteers are appreciated. If you are able to spare an hour please follow the link http://doodle.com/fthiednahthmkzk3
Cooking
The garden produce has started to grow following a bad growing season and we have had our first cooking session of the year. Year 1 cooked sushi last Friday using pickled radishes from their garden. If you are ever interested in coming and helping classes cook please email Petra Holland and she will keep you updated. We will be cooking some other yummy food for the School Tour this Wednesday if you are available to assist between 9:30am and 11am.
Mini Working Bee
The monthly mini working bee to tidy up, weed, paint and polish will be held on the 14th August (2nd Friday of the month) from 2pm. Come a bit early for pickup!
Meeting:
Do you have any suggestions/ ideas for the school gardens, an interest in being involved or just hearing what is happening please feel free to join our monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is on the 19th August in 5X Classroom, at 7:00pm.
Following the arrival of Lamb 1 we received another lamb. The lambs are borrowed from a farm where they will return at the end of the year. They are being fed a bottle of Lamb Milk replacer twice a day, pellets and chaff and Lucerne hay, as well as they graze on grass. Later this week and for subsequent weeks students will get to have a turn at bottle feeding. The babies are still adjusting to the large number of “people” in their paddock but are now more welcoming to visitors if you want to drop by one afternoon. A hand through the fence or a friendly voice is always welcome. We just ask that you don’t feed them anything as they are well looked after. In exciting news…….. they are no longer Lamb 1 and Lamb 2! We are very excited to welcome Coco and Chanel.
Handy on the Machinery?
We are looking to carry out a project that requires a 3.5t excavator and have kindly been offered the use of one. Now we just need a driver. Do you or someone you know have the skills to drive and the ability to lend a few hours on Saturday 12th September? All offers of assistance greatly appreciated.
Bunnings
Our next Bunnings BBQ will be held on the 15th August (Saturday). This event is a many hands make light work and all volunteers are appreciated. If you are able to spare an hour please follow the link http://doodle.com/fthiednahthmkzk3
Cooking
The garden produce has started to grow following a bad growing season and we have had our first cooking session of the year. Year 1 cooked sushi last Friday using pickled radishes from their garden. If you are ever interested in coming and helping classes cook please email Petra Holland and she will keep you updated. We will be cooking some other yummy food for the School Tour this Wednesday if you are available to assist between 9:30am and 11am.
Mini Working Bee
The monthly mini working bee to tidy up, weed, paint and polish will be held on the 14th August (2nd Friday of the month) from 2pm. Come a bit early for pickup!
Meeting:
Do you have any suggestions/ ideas for the school gardens, an interest in being involved or just hearing what is happening please feel free to join our monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is on the 19th August in 5X Classroom, at 7:00pm.
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Recipe: Pickled radishes - daikon and little red radishes
Ingredients
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10-20 little red radishes
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2 large daikon radishes, peeled
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1 cup sugar
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2 1/2 cups white vinegar
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2 cups warm water (warm enough to easily dissolve sugar)
Method
- Julienne the radishes. We used the mandolin to cut the radishes into thin layers and then let the kids cut them into strips. As you can see from the picture, it doesn't need to be perfect as long as they are cut into small pieces.
- In a big bowl mix together one cup of sugar, the white vinegar and the warm water, until the sugar dissolves.
- Prepare clean jars. Pack the radishes tightly into the jars. Pour over the pickling liquid to cover. Seal. Refrigerate.
- The pickles should sit at least overnight before eating; their flavour will improve with time. They should last 4 to 6 weeks in the refrigerator. The little red radishes will give the pickles a pretty pink colour.
New lambs
Welcome to Coco & Chanel our new lambs for the year.
learning to drink from the bottle
Coco
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Newsletter Term 3 Week 2
Lamb
In exciting news we have this week received a new lamb. She is still adjusting to school, new bottles, thousands of visitors but is going well. We will have a vote later in the week to decide on her new name.
Chooks
With the chooks having left us we are currently looking into new ways and options with getting some new ones. We will keep you posted on progress.
Bunnings
It is that time of year again! Bunnings are kindly allowing us to have another BBQ as a fundraiser to support the activities, animals and growing in the garden. If you are available on the 15th AUGUST between 8am and 5pm and could spare an hour or two please let Ms Scanlan know and you will receive the roster link. Many hands at this event make for a great day.
Meeting
Eco Garden Meetings are normally held each month on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Miss Scanlon’s classroom, during term times. Due to holidays our NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THE 22ND July (tomorrow night). Feel free to come along and hear what it is all about!
Being involved
The Eco Garden is a large part of the school at Hornsby Heights PS and involves many facets and people. There is gardening, animal minding, cooking, cake stalls and BBQs, building of infrastructure and lesson support. If you feel this is something you may be interested in or would like to find out more please come along to a meeting or email Rhonda. Many hands make light work.
In exciting news we have this week received a new lamb. She is still adjusting to school, new bottles, thousands of visitors but is going well. We will have a vote later in the week to decide on her new name.
Chooks
With the chooks having left us we are currently looking into new ways and options with getting some new ones. We will keep you posted on progress.
Bunnings
It is that time of year again! Bunnings are kindly allowing us to have another BBQ as a fundraiser to support the activities, animals and growing in the garden. If you are available on the 15th AUGUST between 8am and 5pm and could spare an hour or two please let Ms Scanlan know and you will receive the roster link. Many hands at this event make for a great day.
Meeting
Eco Garden Meetings are normally held each month on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Miss Scanlon’s classroom, during term times. Due to holidays our NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON THE 22ND July (tomorrow night). Feel free to come along and hear what it is all about!
Being involved
The Eco Garden is a large part of the school at Hornsby Heights PS and involves many facets and people. There is gardening, animal minding, cooking, cake stalls and BBQs, building of infrastructure and lesson support. If you feel this is something you may be interested in or would like to find out more please come along to a meeting or email Rhonda. Many hands make light work.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Newsletter Term 2, Week 8
‘Benchy’ the Rabbit
As you are probably aware we did have a break in the weekend past and Benchy was taken from the lamb enclosure. The door hinge of the door was broken and the new shed roof also dented. Thankfully, through the wonderful community we live in Benchy was returned. Unfortunately, due to his safety he has now been taken home and will not be visiting school anymore. We hope to have the door hinge fixed soon.
Chooks
Our poor girls have reached that point in their life where they are no longer laying beautiful eggs. They have decided they are ready for the home pampered life. As a result we are asking if there is anyone in the school community that would like to adopt our girls and have them as pets (who knows they may like your home better and start laying again!). Otherwise, we would like someone to mind them during the holidays until a new home has been found. If you feel able to do either of these tasks please contact Briony
Meeting
Eco Garden Meetings are normally held each month on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Miss Scanlon’s classroom, during term times. Due to other commitment our next meeting will be on the 24th of June.
Being involved
The Eco Garden is a large part of the school at Hornsby Heights PS and involves many facets and people. There is gardening, animal minding, cooking, cake stalls and BBQs, building of infrastructure and lesson support. If you feel this is something you may be interested in or would like to find out more please come along to a meeting or email Rhonda French. Many hands make light work.
As you are probably aware we did have a break in the weekend past and Benchy was taken from the lamb enclosure. The door hinge of the door was broken and the new shed roof also dented. Thankfully, through the wonderful community we live in Benchy was returned. Unfortunately, due to his safety he has now been taken home and will not be visiting school anymore. We hope to have the door hinge fixed soon.
Chooks
Our poor girls have reached that point in their life where they are no longer laying beautiful eggs. They have decided they are ready for the home pampered life. As a result we are asking if there is anyone in the school community that would like to adopt our girls and have them as pets (who knows they may like your home better and start laying again!). Otherwise, we would like someone to mind them during the holidays until a new home has been found. If you feel able to do either of these tasks please contact Briony
Meeting
Eco Garden Meetings are normally held each month on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm in Miss Scanlon’s classroom, during term times. Due to other commitment our next meeting will be on the 24th of June.
Being involved
The Eco Garden is a large part of the school at Hornsby Heights PS and involves many facets and people. There is gardening, animal minding, cooking, cake stalls and BBQs, building of infrastructure and lesson support. If you feel this is something you may be interested in or would like to find out more please come along to a meeting or email Rhonda French. Many hands make light work.
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