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The South Eastern Times : May 20th 2014
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16 NEWS School web of intrigue Spiders spark impromptu science lesson TANTANOOLA Primary School students were puzzled by the strange, white and furry appearance of their football oval on arriving at school last week. At first glance, the grass appeared to be covered in frost. But, a closer inspection revealed the oval was covered in spider webs criss-crossing its length and breadth. The children pondered on how so much webbing could be spun in just one night. “There’s quadrillions of them,” Year 3 student Toby Jazepcyzk said. They scooped plastic containers across the surface and discovered tiny spiders. Looking down at their shoes, students also found that they were covered in the webbing and grass. On closer inspection of the blades of grass, tiny spider eggs could be seen. With some research, stu- dents learnt that the spiders are from the Linyphiidae family of arachnids, commonly known as sheet weavers. As the school day progressed, some of the spider eggs began to hatch. Students were intrigued throughout the day by the impromptu outdoor science lesson. The children decided there must have been a lot of tiny spiders to spin so much web in one night. OUTDOOR LEARNING: Sheet weavers were responsible for the countless webs and eggs on the lawns of the school, leading to students learning about nature outside the classroom. WOVEN LAWNS: The Tantanoola Primary School’s football oval was covered in millions of spider webs last week. Include your business on our Trades & Services page Ph: (08) 8733 3755 or E: ads@setimes.com.au Only $22 per week single size or $44 per week double size ~ GIL PURDIE ~ Carpet Dry Cleaning South East & Upholstery Services Locally Owned. 10 Years Experience. Phone Michael on 0400 334 547 Lonergan & Muhovics - Domestic - Commercial - Rural - Industrial ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS & PUMP SALES & SERVICE - Installations - Repairs - Qualified Solar Installers L M & 8 Alexander Square Millicent SA 5280 Ph: (08) 8733 4046 16 - The South Eastern Times, Tuesday, May 20, 2014 • Heritage Colour Schemes • Domestic • Commercial • Prompt Professional Service • Free Quotes • High Pressure Cleaning CALL JOE 0417 802 567 A/H 8733 4939 • PO BOX 744, MILLICENT SA joezpainting@hotmail.com A.C.M. PLUMBING SE Pty Ltd Master Plumbers & Gasfitters ✔ For all your plumbing requirements ✔ Same day hot water service change overs ✔ Gas fire and cooker installations ✔ Full septic tank systems connected ✔ E&WS sewer connections & drain cleaning ✔ All roofing & guttering ✔ Domestic fire protection Lic. No. GL49447 Contact Tom Marson 0488 058 806 Ph: 8733 2826 • Fax 8733 2024 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Quality bathroom, laundry & toilet renovations Ph: 0419 034 951 / 8733 3076 Email: gandapurdie@bigpond.com 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Personal service from: design, quotation, trades coordination to completion GARAGE, TOWING & RECYCLING GARNER’S MILLICENT TOWING 24 HOURS SPARES & REPAIRS, TYRES TOO NEW & OR RECYCLED PARTS P: 08 8733 4466 P/F: 08 8733 2942 0418 799 499 - 0427 799 499 Dismantling All Models 4wd, Sedans, Utes Etc Also End Of Usable Life Of Cars, Trailers, Machinery, Caravans We would like the opportunity to recycle 10 Aberle Street, Millicent Need some STEEL? Call the local blokes at AbbSteel Industries P/L 4 Short St, Millicent • Ph: 8733 2799 • Fax 8733 2787 R CHIPIT Tree Trimming & Removal Mulching & Chipping Stump Grinding FREE QUOTE DICK COOTE Phone: 8733 2097 Mob: 0428 838 164 www.thesoutheasterntimes.com.au BLD47226 593145 646255 617159 592924 593103 593339 592954 592904
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