GEOGRAPHY On Tuesday 18th June, the Level One Geography class headed out to the beach as part of a research project on the Napier Coastline. We made four different site visits to conduct collection of data that included changing sediment size, wave types, beach profiles and how people interact with the coast. We had great weather and conditions for the day and had a lot of fun. The Level 2 Geographers took to the skies this year to complete their data gathering for a research project looking into River Environments within Hawkes Bay. At the river sites, students tested for a variety of things to help determine the overall health of the river and then had a birds eye view of the landscape from flights across the Bay to note human activities taking place in the catchment areas that might contribute to changing water quality. It has been a great experience to take learning to such great heights! From Thurs 16th - Sat 18th May the Level Three Geographers headed up to Auckland as part of a study of Muriwai Beach. Students spent time collecting a range of data from different sites along this wild west coastline. The weather was typically Auckland. Rain then sun, warm then cold, calm then windy. But with the tide on its way out - the class had the opportunity to explore some of the key features this part of the coast had to offer.
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