Bugs Galore at Auckland Museum
29 July 2019
The Fantail Room children at Pascals St Johns are currently nuts about bugs. A trip to Auckland Museum last week was the perfect way to support their interest and learning on the topic.
Centre Manager Ellie Chung said it was a fun-filled excursion laden with valuable learning opportunities.
“The children participated in a lesson on bugs and also learnt a lot about New Zealand and Maori history and culture. One of the highlights of the day was participating in Matariki activities alongside their families, peers and teachers.”
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