White Rhino
Check out this photo of a rhinoceros! Isn’t she beautiful?! She’s living a happy life in her habitat in South Africa.
Animal Habitats in South Africa
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Category Archives: Classroom News
St. Cyprian’s School
St. Cyprian’s School Front Entrance
I really enjoyed spending the day at St. Cyprian’s School. They’re a private girls’ school in Cape Town. That’s right, ALL of the students are GIRLS! I know that will seem very strange to Cottage Lane students, but most of the private schools in the area are either boys’ schools or girls’ schools. What do you think are the advantages or disadvantages?
Ms. Christie-Blick Encounters Great White Sharks
A wetsuit is made out of rubber. It helps keep you warm in the water.
He glided swiftly, silently, steadily, through the murky water, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet at the tip of Africa. I was in the water. I couldn’t see the dorsal fin moving toward me, slicing through the choppy waves with ease. The bright rays of morning sunlight slashed through the ocean’s surface, making it difficult to see. I was unaware of the giant jaws and razor sharp teeth moving in my direction until I heard the yelling. “Dive down!” yelled the captain. I took a quick breath as my heart began to race. I followed his command, and submerged my head into the icy water.
International School of Cape Town
International School of Cape Town
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting the Grade 4s at the International School of Cape Town. The children and teachers were very welcoming. Their lessons are similar to those at Cottage Lane, but there are only about 15 children per class! There are two classes of each grade at the elementary level, and there are classes for kindergarten all the way up through high school at this one school. I’m sure you’ll all notice right away that the students wear uniforms to school.
Shark in the Water!
“Shark in the water!” – words no swimmer wants to hear.
There are many shark warning signs along the coast of False Bay.
Sadly, one swimmer, Michael Cohen, ignored the warning on September 28, 2011. It’s a date he’ll always remember, the afternoon a Great White Shark bit off his leg.
There have been several shark spottings since we’ve been here. There was another one today. The shark was close to shore and got tangled in fishing nets. It died before it could be released from the net.
Simon’s Town School
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Simon’s Town School, a public school just a few blocks from my home here in South Africa. The first thing I noticed about the Grade 4 class was the number of children in it- thirty-three! The classroom was packed! I’m used to having a class of twenty-four students at Cottage Lane, so this number of bodies in one room seemed overwhelming.
Linda and Sinazo Check Out the New Science Center
This weekend, Linda and Sinazo helped me check out the new Cape Town Science Centre. (Note that that South Africans spell center differently from Americans.)
What a fun day we had! I always knew science was fun, but having all these hands-on activities made science a BLAST! Check out these pictures! These were some of Linda and Sinazo’s favorite activities.
Ms. Christie-Blick Goes Back to School
I’m feeling a little bit nervous, but can’t wait to get started!
Cleaning House in My Brain
I’m cleaning house
In my brain,
It’s BACK TO SCHOOL
Time again.
Shine windows,
Answers for “Icons from Around the World” Test
Make sure you’ve taken the test on the previous blog post, Iconic Table Mountain, before you view this post. Write the answers in the comment section on the previous post. To view the answers and correct yourself, scroll down this page.
Iconic Table Mountain
Take a look at this picture. This mountain is very different looking, isn’t it? As a matter of fact, it kind of looks like a __________. (You figure out the word!)
Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa