I forgot to tell you that I really liked the things at the zoo that my cousins get to play with. I noticed Mrs Mitchell put up pictures from the zoo trip with the things on them. it was cool to read some of your answers.

I was looking at the other pictures and I think I have a really funny caption but I wont be able to record it. Do you want me to tell you what picture I like and what i think the animal is thinking?

I forgot to tell you - I got to meet another Tia. She is a friend of Mrs Mitchells. She is also a teacher and lives in the South Island. I wonder if she knows my cousins cos they live somewhere in the South Island. Would you be able to get a map of the South Island so that I can see how far away it is. I heard Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Bredenbeck talking about us birds and they were saying we need to be protected. Do you know why? What did we do? What might happen to us? Can you find out for me and let me know?

Did you know that Charlie the Cheeky Kea is a distant relative. I was looking at your home learning of your family trees. They were cool. I wondered who my family was but when I heard about him the other day I remembered he was from my family.

Charlie was lucky because he got to go on a boat. I wonder if I'll ever get to go on a boat.

hey there everyone. Thanks for telling me all of your favourite things you liked at the zoo. I went on the plane on Monday and it was really scary at first. Mrs Mitchell made me have a seat belt because thats the rules of the plane. The air hostess was really nice she gave Mrs Mitchell a drink and a biscuit. When the door shut the air hostess told us more rules. I thought we were the only ones that had rules. I wonder if other places have rules too.

I liked the golden cat because Iwas sleepy the golden cat was sleepy.

HI Tia This is Allure and my favourite part of the zoo was the Pukeko that came out from it's hiding spot. What was your favourite part of the zoo Tia? Did you know Tia that you have to stop getting our pencils and chewing them up other wise you have to sit in the naughty coner. Tia did you know that I havent been eating vegables and fruit but do not tell Mrs Mitchell it's only your and mine secret okay Tia? Did you know that you are a really intelligent bird you have a strong beak to peck at things you are a really clever bird keep it up Tia!

Hi

Hi Tia.

I'm Vanessa I haven't went to Hamilton Zoo. I been to Wellington Zoo. I didnt see any kea there. There were tui, and kiwi. There was this cave to go the kiwi and the kiwi had a broken leg because he got trapped. There was this little bridge to see the tuatara.

Hi this is Royce.i know what pronging means. Pronging means when the antolopes jump. My favourite animal was the kea just like you Tia!!!

hi Tia It's Aidan here. The best part at the zoo

was to see a kea like you Tia.

"Hi Tia this is Haley I have a little secret that you're not to tell Mrs Mitchell. Well I haven't done much homework this week.'' "My favourite part of the zoo was getting really wet and seeing the Kea." "I think it was interesting that the zoo keepers put different sorts of fruit on the logs and branches for your brother and sisters to eat." "I also think it is interesting that the Kea make the same sound as what they are called." "Do you know what?" "On Monday the 23rd of February, Mrs Millen told a story about you, a Pukeko, and a Falcon. It shows that you are very, extremely, positively clever." "I have one Question for you? Did you see the girrafes like I did?"

Hi Tia this is Hayley

Thank you for coming to the zoo with us I really enjoyed going to the zoo with you. I read your question. To answer it, would be learning more about the kea. I found out about you that you are very intelligent and talented. Are you coming to camp with the year 4 kids?

hi Tia its Abbey here. It was good that you came with us.
My favourite part of the Zoo trip was the kea Charley pretending to be dead.

Hi my friendly fellow fluffy Kea

thanks for taking me to the Zoo. I had an awesome time. I got to chat to my cousins, talk to Ken and peck away at sparkly things at the zoo. I had my photo taken, I nearly fell into the bushes and I also got a bit wet in the rain. My voice was a bit crackly this morning but I feel great now.

I don't know what I like the best at the zoo. there was so much information that i thought my brain was going to explode. I liked the tiger the best I think. But I liked the funny coloured dogs too.
Did you find out what 'pronking' meant. one of my groups couldn't find it and i was trying not to be a sticky beak and tell them.

I got a bit hungry when I saw my cousins. They were having their lunch and they wouldnt share. But a Room 5 Kea gave me something . Thanks.

What was your favourite part of the Zoo visit.

hey there my little Kea classmates
Silver Kiwi and I have been having a play with some of the equipment in our class Did you know the Maths shelves have games, counters, lots of dice and heaps more bright stuff for us to explore. One thing we found is that if we keep pecking at it it won't break (well we hope it doesnt).
It's hard to get lots of sleep at night at the moment because I care Kiwi always likes to wander around searching for things. He tells me he is Nocturnal. I'm a bit confused - What does that mean? Can I eat it?
I also can't sleep because I was sticky beaking and overheard Mrs Mitchell say you can take me to the Hamilton Zoo. I have cousins there. I hope I get to see them and get my photo taken with them.

Hello my name is Tia. I am in room 5 this year. I have been very quiet so I don't disturb the
WONDERFUL workers.

Welcome to Room 5 Kea

Hello everyone. I am Tia and as you can see I am the most magnificent Kea in the world.I am very lucky and have been adopted by the very clever, musical and lovely Room 5 Kea class. I have already made some friends and went away for the weekend.
I am soon going for a trip to New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. I am going to have my first flight in an aeroplane. That will be strange don't you think?
I wonder if I'll get to look into the cockpit.
Our class has been busy. I have had to oversee children's work without distracting them. It's really, really hard because they have so many bright, sparkly pens, pencils and art work. I am trying hard to 'manage my impulsivity' and not disrupt the children.