Reptile Encounters Incursion

In the past few weeks the year sevens and eights have been delighted with a fascinating incursion brought by Reptile encounters.

During the incursion we learnt all about the classifications of each animal that the speaker showed us. The animals we got to encounter were Julia- a spiny- leaf stick insect, a green tree frog named Kermit, a very adorable and sleepy, squirrel glider possum, a frilled neck lizard, a long neck turtle, an olive python named Tiny, Sammy- a very loud red tail black cockatoo and a salt water crocodile. With each animal the speaker told us about each of the classifications of the creature and some facts about the animals in the wild. For example, did you know that the olive pythons can grow up to an incredible 4 metres in length and sometimes even snack on crocodiles!

The speakers also brought the animals around the class for a pat or an up-close peak at the animals. Just before the next animal would be brought out, anyone who wanted an even closer hold or pat could be picked by the teacher to stand up in front of the class for a great photo opportunity! It was a very exciting experience because some people had never seen these animals before.

The year sevens and eights were very lucky to have this opportunity and I’m sure that we all learnt one new thing about the animals we were shown in the incursion. Thank you for all of the staff for organising this incursion and thank you for Reptile Encounters for brining all of the animals for an amazing experience.

By Ava Morison 7R1