Diego @ Saint Pius X Catholic School: July 2017

Thursday 20 July 2017

Activity 2: After visiting Shag Point, you hop back in the van and drive all the way up the east coast of the south island until you reach the town of Picton. You get out of the van and onto the Interislander ferry. It travels back across the Cook Strait to Wellington. Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and every winter the city hosts a huge Matariki festival to celebrate the Maori New Year. This year part of the festival is being held at Te Papa, a big museum in Wellington.

Read about the Matariki festival at Te Papa. There are so many different things to see and do at the festival this year. On your blog, tell us about three of the events. You can choose any three events that you wish.

1.One of the events for Matariki is fire works

2.Another event for Matariki is Maori dance

3.Don’t forget light’s in the park

Day #5: One Step at a Time…

After a long day at the beach, it is now time to move away from the water and drive inland, through the middle of the south island. You are going to start in Nelson and drive south before crossing a huge mountain range called the ‘Southern Alps.’ The scenery is going to be amazing!

Activity 1: After a few hours in the car, you, your group and Curious Kiwi arrive at your first stop – The Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve. It is a beautiful, regional park located at the base of the Southern Alps. You and your group get out of the van and follow Curious Kiwi. He is going to lead you on a short walk through the park. As you start walking, you notice a really cool looking tree on the side of the trail and you stop to take a closer look. When you turn back, the group (and Curious Kiwi) is nowhere to be found. Eek! You are all alone in the middle of a strange forest.

For this activity write a short story (8-10 sentences) about what might happen next. Please be sure to include lots of details about what you might be feeling, seeing and doing after you realise that you are all alone in the forest...

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I start walking then I notice a really cool looking tree on the side of the trail and you stop to take a closer look. When you turn back, the group (and Curious Kiwi) is nowhere to be found. Eek! I am all alone in the middle of a strange forest…….

I am feeling scared because I am lost with now one with me in a strange forest. I am also scared to ask anyone to help me because I do not know that person and they might do something to me. I would be seeing wild animals and I would see trees that look like a shape of a monster. And I would see branches falling on the ground. I feel like i should look for the group and Curious kiwis but if I leave where I am right now then they might come and look for me where they last saw me and the time they last saw me was by the cool looking tree. My plan is when someone asks me, do you want to come with me. Then i will run away. Now one asks me because I was hiding and looking for the group and Curious kiwis. I am hiding from people that look like they were looking for kids to kidnap. I am feeling lonely because there is nobody to talk to and then they found me at the tree that I was looking at.

When our waka hit the shore people are welcoming us and introducing themselves. I am scared like a little mouse I am scared because I don’t know anyone. I am shy because they are surrounding the boat. They are gazing at me like something is wrong with me.I don’t know anyone. I am scared because I don’t know where to sleep and I don’t want to sleep with a stranger. I am uncomfortable in the clothes that they wear because it is not covering my whole body.I would get hungry who would look after me when they don’t even know me.Once you get to know them then they will get to know you.

Wednesday 19 July 2017

bonus Activity: Hector’s dolphins are a very special native animal found only in New Zealand. They are the smallest dolphin in the world measuring 1.5 metres long and they are quite rare. Sadly, many Hector’s dolphins are killed every year when they get caught in large fishing nets and can’t escape. Some people have argued that fishermen shouldn’t be allowed to fish in Farewell Spit in order to protect the dolphins living there. What do you think? On your blog, tell us whether you think that fishing in Farewell Spit should be banned (stopped).

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https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/hector-s-dolphin

Bonus Activity: 10 points

I think we should not let them fish because I we don’t anything about this then the Hector’s dolphin's will all die then we won’t have anymore Hector’s dolphin's and because if people scare the Hector’s dolphin's they might run away and swim in another country or the fishermen might fish up all of the Hector’s dolphin's and then the Hector’s dolphin's will be very rare to find them.

Tuesday 18 July 2017

Day #4: Swimming with the Sharks

By the end of Day #3, you have seen a lot of the north island of New Zealand. Hopefully you have enjoyed it and you’re excited for the next phase of your journey – the ferry trip across the Cook Strait from the bottom of the north island to the top of the south island. You will spend the next two days exploring the south island before you head back up to Auckland, via Wellington (the capital city of New Zealand).

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http://www.fourcorners.co.nz/new-zealand/interisland-ferry/

Activity 1: When you arrive in the south island, Curious Kiwi rents a shuttle van and drives your group from Picton (the town where the ferry dropped you off) to a beautiful beach on the opposite side of the island. The beach area is called Golden Bay and, at one end of the bay, is a stunning area called Farewell Spit.

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http://www.kiwidaydreaming.com/p/new-zealand-maps.html

Farewell Spit has been in the news recently as a number of whales accidentally swam into the spit and became stuck on the beach. They were unable to swim back to the ocean because the water was too shallow. Many local people tried to save the ‘beached’ whales. Please follow this Farewell Spit link to learn more about what happened. On your blog, describe what the local people did to try and save the beached whales.

They were getting water and putting on the whale.They were putting the water in the chill bins,buckets,pots,water bottles and mixing bowls.They were digging a hole under the whale so they could put some water in the whole so the whale would stay cool it was like they were making a little pool for the whale.Some people were volunteering to help the whales back into the water and some people were offering their wet towels, t-shirts and sarongs.They are going to wait until it is hide tide then the whales are going to go back into the water.Volunteers helped even it was nightfall.They could've used the digger and put the whales in the water.

Sunday 16 July 2017

Activity 2: After your great visit to the Otorohanga bird house it is time to hop back onto the bus and head towards the Hawke’s Bay – your resting place for the evening. Hawke’s Bay is a beautiful region of New Zealand. It is known for its wineries and gorgeous scenery. When you arrive in Napier, the largest city in the region, you go for a walk through Waitangi Regional Park and notice that many of the leaves on the native trees have been damaged. Curious Kiwi tells you that they were damaged by possums, non-native predators, from Australia. People in New Zealand are working hard to trap and kill these predators. Their goal is to remove all of the possums (and other predators) by 2050. Go to the ‘Predator Free 2050 website’ to read more about their work.

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http://www.outlawyarn.com/possum.html

On your blog, tell us whether you agree that New Zealand should be predator free. In your opinion, is it right to kill all of the predators (eg. possums) or should we just leave them alone? On your blog tell us what you think and give us, at least, three reasons why you think this way.

I think we should leave them and help them because…..

1.I think we should leave them alone because what happens if the mum is going out to get something and the mother died and there is nobody to look after the babies and nobody [0 to feed them and then the babies might die because the didn’t get to eat.

2.I think we should help the predators with their family and feed them food so they don’t kill any more animals. They won’t kill any more animals because they are full because we gave them food to eat.

3.I think we should not kill the predators because it is very sad if you lose a family member because I felt the feeling when one of my family member died.

That's why I think we should leave them alone.

Activity 2: As an island nation, New Zealand is completely surrounded by water. It is the perfect place for people who like to swim or to sail! While in Dargaville, recovering from your busy day of sightseeing, you notice a number sailboats going by. One of the boats is manned by a young German girl named Laura Dekker. At the age of fourteen she sailed around the world the entire world by herself. You can watch a short video clip about her adventures here: Laura Dekker sailing trip.

Let’s imagine that you had the chance to interview Laura while in Dargaville. On your blog post five questions that you would ask her.

1.How did you feel when you sailed across the world by yourself

2.What kind of food did you eat on the boat

3.What did you do to keep yourself entertained on the boat

4.How many countries did you go to.

5.At night who would drive the boat when you are asleep

Bonus Activity: As part of the Matariki festival, there is a two day Kapa Haka competition. The haka is a traditional war dance that Maori performed before going into battle. The haka is now performed by children/adults in the community and by professional sporting teams, including our national rugby team, the ‘All Blacks.’ The All Blacks have performed various haka over the years. Watch the following three haka videos (1 – 3) and, on your blog, list the haka videos in order from best (#1) to worst (#3). There are no right or wrong answers ☺

#1. World Cup 2015 – All Blacks vs Argentina

#2. All Blacks vs South Africa 2016

#3. Rugby World Cup 2011- All Blacks vs France

At the end of your day at Te Papa, you head to your hotel in te centre of Wellington. You are staying on Cuba Street, one of the coolest streets in the city.

Bonus Activity: 8 points k

My favorite one is Rugby World Cup 2011- All Blacks vs France haka

My second favorite is World Cup 2015 – All Blacks vs Argentina haka

My least favorite is All Blacks vs South Africa 2016

Saturday 15 July 2017

winter learning journey bike

change of scenery. You ask Curious Kiwi to take you to Central Otago, a region of the south island with lots of rolling hills and flat, brown grasslands. While in Central Otago, you decide to join the Otago Central Rail Trail – a 150 km long cycle trail. Curious Kiwi and I (Rachel) cycled the Rail Trail in April and we loved it!

On your blog, tell us whether you would like to cycle the Otago Rail Trail one day. Does it sound like fun? Why or why not?

I would not like to ride Otago Rail Trail because I might fall over and hurt myself and because It is a long way there and because I like t ride the bmx bike track

Now it is your turn to learn about a famous New Zealander. Use Google to research one famous person from New Zealand and then create a DLO (Digital Learning Object) and post it on your blog. Be sure to include: 1. The name of the famous person, 2. Where they were born, 3. Why they are famous, and 4. Two other interesting facts about them.

1.The name of the famous person is

Steven Adams

2.Where they were born

Steven Adams was born in Rotorua

And he was born at 20 July 1993

3.Why they are famous.

Steven Adams is famous for being the first new Zealander to be selected to be in the first round of the NBA draft

4.Two other interesting facts about them.

His mum is Tongan and his dad is English

Steven Adams is Valerie Adams brother

Thursday 13 July 2017

winter learning journey

I enjoy Rangitoto because I like volcanos and I like beaches because I like to play in the water And I like volcanos because I would like to see one erupt and they are loud and I like loud stuff. I like to go on a Ferry because we get to eat and we get to look at the view of the ocean. I would hear dolphins making their sounds. When I get off the Ferry, from the wharf I could see the waves coming on the shore.Then we walked up the mountain. I was exhausted from walking up the mountain because the sign said is was a one hour. I was breathing loud because the higher you go the less air you get.Then we walked through bushes Then we took some photos of some birds A bird was trying to clean himself.But he was kinda picking himself or he was picking the bugs off himself.Then we went into a hole .it was dark even with then son out and the sun was shining into the hole it was still dark so we had to pulled out our flashlight.There wasn't very much in the cave.Then we walked up some steep steps.When we got to the top we had a break then we looked at the view.It was beautiful.Then we walked down the steps.It was a long way.Then we were looking at a house at the top of the door it said collins BACH 36 and It had 2 shells on it.Then we went back on the ferry.

Tuesday 11 July 2017

winter learning journey

Bonus Activity: When you finish your interview with Laura, you decide to keep on interviewing people. For this activity, your task is to conduct a real interview with an actual member of your family. Please ask them to think about their five (5) favorite things to do in the out-of-doors. They can be things that they enjoy doing on land or in the water. Post the list of outdoor activities on your blog.

My little brother

1.I like playing tag out sides

2.I like playing bob the builder outside

3. I like to play guns out sides

4.I like to build bases out of wood

5.I like to play wrestling outside on the grass.

Monday 10 July 2017

Winter learning journey

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 favorite five activities from the video and list them on your blog.

1.Going to Rainbows end

2.Going to The zoo

3.Sky tower base jump

4.Going to eat sea food

5.Going to the museum

Sunday 9 July 2017

Winter learning Journey

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☺.

1.The first man to climb mount everest was sir Edmund hillary.

2.The mori greeting is the hongi.

3.The weta cave was made by a famous New zealand film maker Peter Jackson

Winter learning Journey

The fern represents the spirit of New Zealand and the black and white represents the different coloured people because it's a country where anyone can come to.