SLJ W1 D1 A1/2/3 In The Beginning!

Activity 1: The Legend Of New Zealand

Top 3 Facts about Aotearoa (New Zealand)

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1. If you’ve been to New Zealand you might have heard about a city called Auckland. Believe it or not, it is the largest city in New Zealand and its population is 1.614 million which was estimated in 2016. Even though this is the largest city in New Zealand Wellington still stands as the capital city of New Zealand. But, Auckland is still well known for there beautiful beaches like Mission Bar. Near the beach is the volcanic island Rangitoto and last but not least the amazing sky tower.

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2. Speaking of the sky tower it is located in Auckland city at the corner of Victoria and Federal streets. The construction started in 1994 and was open to the public in 1997. It is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world without any kind of support with a whopping height at 328 meters. This makes it the highest tower in the southern hemisphere.  

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3. Way back in the olden days a lot of people (mainly men) believed that women don’t have any kind of power to rule. Many women fought for their rights by marching on the streets and holding up signs. New Zealand changed all of that by being the first country to let a woman rule and have the power in very important roles. Examples: Helen Clark - Prime Minister, Sian Elias - Chief Justice and Dame Silvia Cartwright - Governor General.

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Activity 2: North and South

What is so special about Auckland?

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Everyone has their own special reason about where they live. Maybe it’s because it has amazing restaurants and cafes or because it has lovely locals! This is why I am very proud to call Auckland my home. I think Auckland is very special because it's where I and my beautiful siblings were born and raised. But that's not all Auckland has very creative and talented people at our public art centre Te Oro that do things like culture dancing. Another reason why I am so excited to call Auckland my hometown because of our tremendous sky tower at a height of 328 meters! There are many other reasons why I love my hometown but these I just a few. I hope some of you enjoy this and might want to visit Auckland. Trust me it’s cool!

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Activity 3: Ice, Ice Baby

Leaving a Positive Digital Footprint online:

For this task I had to make a little poster about leaving a positive digital footprint online. I used google draw to write inside foot how to create a positive digital footprint and what to do to stay smart online. I also thought the foot was a little plain so I decorated it with a blue colour. Remember to stay safe online kids!

Task Description: Yes! School's out and holidays are in. I am participating in the Summer Learning Journey 2018 - 2019. I am very ecstatic to be joining this holiday program. This years theme is 'The World Around Us'. I don't know the exact meaning but i'll try to find out. Everyday I will be posting different activities. Today these activities are mainly about facts about New Zealand and leaving a positive footprint online. Stay tuned for more posts!  

Holiday Blogging WLJ - D1 A1/2 100% PURE New Zealand!

Day 1: 100% PURE New Zealand  

                                

Well, the time has now come! School’s out for the holidays and your tour of New Zealand is about to begin. I hope that you are ready and excited! Curious Kiwi certainly is – he can’t wait to start the Great Kiwi Road Trip! Before you all hit the road, let’s take a minute to review some key facts about New Zealand.

Activity 1:  Go to the Tourism New Zealand website and click on the ‘Facts - New Zealand People’ tab. Read about the people of New Zealand and then choose three interesting facts to post on your blog. The facts must be written in your own words. Do not simply copy and paste the facts from the website☺.

 

Facts about New Zealand!

Fact 1 - New Zealand People: There are 4.4 million yes million New Zealanders (We are also known as Kiwi's!) About 69% of Maori's are of European descent. There are 14.6% that are indigenous and 9.2% are Asian. There are also 6.9% that are non - Maori Pacific Islanders.

Fact 2: In Maori New Zealand is called Aotearoa. Often the word Aotearoa is translated as,"Land of the long white cloud," Which is the current Maori name for New Zealand.

Fact 3: Many years ago Maori people voyaged across the sea and found new places. That is what New Zealand is about! Why you ask? Well it's because the Maori voyaged across the sea and remember how they found places that is how they found New Zealand!

Activity 2: Your tour of New Zealand is going to start right here in Auckland. Watch the Tourist video for Auckland to learn about the awesome things that you can see and do in the city. Once you’ve finished, choose your favourite five activities from the video and list them on your blog.

Favorite Activity's in Auckland!

1. Go shopping in Ponsonby ( I go church there! )

2. Play at Misson Bay's Park!

3. Going to Kelly Tarltons!

4. Going to the Sky Tower/ Bungy Jumping - I don't know if I'm allowed?

5. Going to Auckland Zoo and seeing all the awesome animals!

An Beautiful view of Auckland!

It's the start of the holidays and a NEW FRESH START I'm so excited! I am very happy to be starting the Winter Learning Journey! We are going to be learning heaps about New Zealand! Thanks Rachel!