Museum Recount by Betty

My Auckland Museum Trip

On Thursday 19 May, the year 4s went to the amazing Auckland Museum!

Travelling

All the kids travelled by bus and so did most adults. Quite a few of the adults travelled in their own cars. My parent helper was Jun Ma, Emma’s dad. He went on the big, noisy bus with us!

Arrival

When we arrived, we jumped off the bus and went into the huge Auckland Museum. Our first stop was morning tea. I did bag pack, which meant that I had to carry Emma’s things in my bag. Therefore, I gave her the container for her morning tea. We ate and laughed at each other and made silly jokes!

Free Exploration Time

Right then, we had half an hour of free exploration time. Jun Ma had already been to the museum so he knew some cool places to go to. Our first place was the Underwater Sea World. Dolphins here, sharks there made the underwater place a wonderful and interesting place to observe. Later we went to the Volcanic Centre. There were stones to lift and it said, “Watch your hands” which made me think that if you lifted it, it would explode. Therefore, I asked Jun Ma very politely, “Can you please lift it for us?” Jun Ma replied, “Sure!”  I was excited! He lifted it up and said, “That is not heavy but it sure is slippery and slimy.” We walked across a street and passed an earthquake room. One of my friends, Grace, was standing there, so Emma and I asked her if she had been in it. Grace said she had sure been in it. She did mention that it was very scary. I stood up, asked Jun Ma and in we went. I sat on the comfortable couch while Jun Ma stood right behind me. No, it was not scary at the beginning; it was just two people speaking on television. Nevertheless… then the news broadcast stopped and the big screen began. It was a volcano which was not scary. On the other hand, maybe it was… a little shake shook us... that was scary, and then another one came. When it finally finished, I walked slowly out. Half an hour was now gone, and we had to back to Mrs Morris.

Archeologist

When we got to Mrs Morris, we went up the stairs with a bannister to listen to an Archeologist. The Archeologist we met was named, Marhara. He took us to the children’s education room where it was very hot and stuffy. We got into teams and Mr Manning, Jasmin’s dad, was my group’s guide. The first box we had, had a flint in it and a striker. Marhara, came along and asked if we knew what it was. At that stage we did not know. He showed us how to make a spark. Rachel was the first person to try it out. She made a perfect spark, and next it was my turn. I made a small spark, tried again, and made a bigger spark, which was scary.

Lunch

After all that work, we got some rest. We walked to get our bags out from the cages, and we scampered to the upstairs lunchroom. Even before I opened my lunchbox, I saw an awesome light…a chandelier decorated with forks, spoons and knives

Runaway

We were exhausted, and Mrs Morris knew that we needed a break and some fresh air. Therefore, she took us outside and let us has a little run.

Home

I felt so sad when it was to leave see.  I had a great time with my friends. I sat at the back of the bus next to Emma and Mrs Morris. I told Mrs Mclean and Mrs Morris what I enjoyed most of all.

School

When we arrived back to school, we got a chance to play on the senior adventure playground. Many children left early, so did Jun Ma and Emma. This was the end of the Amazing Auckland Museum trip!

By Betty