Botanical Gardens in Spring

Welcome back everyone. 

On Monday we went in the school van to the Christchurch Botanical Gardens. The Botanical Gardens are so colourful and interesting at this time of year. 

We always have a look at the river and sometimes spot eels and trout. We saw some little ducklings. 

Matthew has a special interest in animals. He watched the ducks carefully.

The colours in the garden beds are stunning at the moment.

Merit in front of the blossom tree.

Aimee-Lee was so happy.

Matthew looked around for birds.

Rawiri found a circle to stand on.

We walked through the fragrant garden. Kyle checked out the amazingly fragrant rhododendron.

Alex found something he thought was awesome. It was a vehicle called a "Gator."

The big glasshouse was open again and looking fantastic. Rawiri pointed to the big bunch of green bananas.

William seemed right at home in the glasshouse.

The cactus house was open again. We were NOT ALLOWED to touch the cacti. Why is that?

Take a look at the prickles on the cacti. Ouch!!!!! Don't touch!!!!

Are you having fun Rawiri?

Alex spotted the green "Gator" driving along by the herbaceous border. Can you see it?

Merit and Kyle posed by the incredibly bright bedding plant gardens.

William had his music and a lizard with him.

He was fascinated by the Peacock Fountain. The water sprinkled down and splashed into the pond.

Aimee was also really interested in the fountain. Can you see the birds on the fountain? Did you know those funny fishy creatures at the bottom of the fountain represent dolphins?

Aimee and Lulu noticed the huge orange tulips. Lulu wants to grow some in her own garden next year.

Alex said "Hello" to the man on the chair.

We all smelled the lilac - what an amazing, beautiful perfume.

The Botanical Gardens look so beautiful in springtime. Well worth a visit and a picnic would be fun. Maybe we'll do that next time.

Can you choose the picture you like best from this week's blog and tell someone what you see. Who is in the picture? What things do you see? How did the people in the picture feel? What are they doing? 

We try to fit some exercise into every day at school. Can you go for a walk with a family member, friend or caregiver at the weekend too?