Haerenga ki Ruapehu Maunga

Last week some of us were very lucky to participate in an awesome learning opportunity. We headed down to the beautiful area of Tuwharetoa to see some of it's greatest treasures.

As soon as we saw Ruapehu maunga in the distance, we were so excited to touch snow for the first time. Some of us built snowmen, slid down little hills of snow and threw our hand made snow balls at each other.

Another highlight was relaxing in the steaming hot pools not far from the mountain. For some of us the temperature was too hot so we had to have a quick cold shower and then jump back into the pool.

We also got the opportunity to ride on Whaea Ata's aunty's horses, Belle and Ben. They were both really calm horses and lovely to ride. 

Thank you to all the teachers who brought us down here and helped out with the trip, it was awesome!

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