Thursday, March 3, 2022

Bryde's Whales & the Whale Tale Art Sculpture Trail

 Have you seen the huge whale tail sculptures around Auckland? 

Here are some beautiful ones that I have found. 



    
https://whaletales2022.org/

Not only is this an awesome art trail (you can download the app HERE and win prizes and discounts!) but also it's focused on educating us about the Bryde's whale. 

Did YOU know there were whales that live, year round, in the Hauraki Gulf?  

Whale population numbers are a good indicator of a healthy ocean... and, sadly, as this is declining, this suggests the ocean is not in it's best state. 

We had a wonderful presentation from PROJECT JONAH this week which give us some great tips on how we can help:

* Pick up 3 pieces of rubbish each time you're out

* Try and buy less plastic packaging 

* Have a wrapper-free lunch

Thanks to sponsorship from HARCOURTS our school is designing and painting our OWN mini whale tail.  Watch this space for how it is progressing! 

We have also set up our own whale tail trail around the school featuring a whale tail from each class! 

See how many you can find! 

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