our multicoloured carrot harvest
broadbeans
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Recipe: Herb pizzas with the Kindy classes
- small pita pockets
- herbs freshly picked from the garden (Rosemary, Oreganum, Basil, Thyme, Parsley)
- freshly podded peas if desired
- pizza tomato sauce
- grated mozarella cheese
- wash herbs and pick the leaves off by hand
- spread some pizza sauce onto the pita pocket
- add your favourite herbs
- sprinkle some mozarella cheese
- bake in pizza oven or normal oven until cheese is melted
- ENJOY!
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Newsletter Term 3 Week 10
WORKING BEE
Many of you may have noticed that over the weekend a retaining wall and stairs were installed down the sides of the lamb pen. This has long been an area of concern with the slope of the hill and access to the animals. It was a most amazing event on Saturday and Sunday, with the involvement and support of many parents, teachers and school families. Construction began at 7am on Saturday morning. The borrowing of equipment from Paul Wheway at Kennards, the driving expertise of Floyd McCardle and his worker, James saw the excavation of the flat area and the building up of the hill. The planning and construction of Stuart Cameron and Justin Stack was instrumental in the building of the stairs and retaining wall. By tools down on Saturday excavation work was done and the bottom few stairs were constructed. Sunday was an open Eco Garden Working Bee with many families, children included, coming to assist in a tidy up and carrying out of maintenance around the garden area. Many were involved in aerating the oval. Construction of the stairs continued with the added efforts of many others carrying and mixing concrete, shovelling blue metal and cutting sleepers. A lovely morning tea provided by the ladies, Colleen Dancer, Rhonda French and Petra Holland, and then lunch for those who were still working hard. On Sunday night at 5:30pm the stairs and retaining wall were officially called done! A massive thankyou is not enough for the amazing efforts, support and help for all who were involved – so many to mention! (Mind you – the kids still walked down the dirt hill!!)
Lambs
The lambs are going to take a holiday along with the children and are going for a visit to the Cameron Family home. We are sure they will be well looked after and will enjoy the new play area.
After the holidays if you are keen to spend some time with them there will be a new roster created for lamb walking and feeding. If you would like more information or to sign up please email Ms Scanlan.
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 events being scheduled that night the next meeting will be on the 21st October in 5X classroom. 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 contact Rhonda French. Many hands make light work.
Many of you may have noticed that over the weekend a retaining wall and stairs were installed down the sides of the lamb pen. This has long been an area of concern with the slope of the hill and access to the animals. It was a most amazing event on Saturday and Sunday, with the involvement and support of many parents, teachers and school families. Construction began at 7am on Saturday morning. The borrowing of equipment from Paul Wheway at Kennards, the driving expertise of Floyd McCardle and his worker, James saw the excavation of the flat area and the building up of the hill. The planning and construction of Stuart Cameron and Justin Stack was instrumental in the building of the stairs and retaining wall. By tools down on Saturday excavation work was done and the bottom few stairs were constructed. Sunday was an open Eco Garden Working Bee with many families, children included, coming to assist in a tidy up and carrying out of maintenance around the garden area. Many were involved in aerating the oval. Construction of the stairs continued with the added efforts of many others carrying and mixing concrete, shovelling blue metal and cutting sleepers. A lovely morning tea provided by the ladies, Colleen Dancer, Rhonda French and Petra Holland, and then lunch for those who were still working hard. On Sunday night at 5:30pm the stairs and retaining wall were officially called done! A massive thankyou is not enough for the amazing efforts, support and help for all who were involved – so many to mention! (Mind you – the kids still walked down the dirt hill!!)
The lambs are going to take a holiday along with the children and are going for a visit to the Cameron Family home. We are sure they will be well looked after and will enjoy the new play area.
After the holidays if you are keen to spend some time with them there will be a new roster created for lamb walking and feeding. If you would like more information or to sign up please email Ms Scanlan.
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 events being scheduled that night the next meeting will be on the 21st October in 5X classroom. 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 contact Rhonda French. Many hands make light work.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Newsletter Term 3 Week 8
Working Bee
We will be having an Eco Garden working bee to tidy up and refresh the garden area on Sunday 13th September form 9-12. Morning tea will be provided. If you have a few hours to spare please come along.
Fence Designs and Painting
Students have been busy during Interest Groups finishing their designs for our new Eco Garden fence. A big thanks to Greg Robinson and Haymes paints and Ann Coonan for donating some exterior quality paint to complete this project. The undercoats are done and Rhonda French is skillfully transferring the designs onto the palings. Stay posted for a working bee to help paint!
Lambs
The girls are getting very big and settling into their new environment. They started walks on the weekend and are being weaned off the bottle over the next two weeks. After that we will be looking for interested families to come to school and feed them in the morning and lock them up in the afternoon. You do get to walk them and have lovely pats for your visit. If this interests you please email Ms Scanlan.
Chooks
We have purchased an incubator with the intention of raising some chooks from fertilised eggs. If you have a contact that may be able to get some Wyandotte fertilised eggs please contact Ms Scanlan.
We will be having an Eco Garden working bee to tidy up and refresh the garden area on Sunday 13th September form 9-12. Morning tea will be provided. If you have a few hours to spare please come along.
Fence Designs and Painting
Students have been busy during Interest Groups finishing their designs for our new Eco Garden fence. A big thanks to Greg Robinson and Haymes paints and Ann Coonan for donating some exterior quality paint to complete this project. The undercoats are done and Rhonda French is skillfully transferring the designs onto the palings. Stay posted for a working bee to help paint!
The girls are getting very big and settling into their new environment. They started walks on the weekend and are being weaned off the bottle over the next two weeks. After that we will be looking for interested families to come to school and feed them in the morning and lock them up in the afternoon. You do get to walk them and have lovely pats for your visit. If this interests you please email Ms Scanlan.
Chooks
We have purchased an incubator with the intention of raising some chooks from fertilised eggs. If you have a contact that may be able to get some Wyandotte fertilised eggs please contact Ms Scanlan.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Newsletter Term 3 Week 6
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.
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 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.
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