Summer Learning Journey|Week 2 Day 4 Activities

Arguably, one of the most dramatic and spectacular (beautiful) places to visit in New Zealand is Milford Sound. It has been referred to as the ‘eighth wonder of the world.’ It is a beautiful fiord (steep valley) that was formed when big pieces of ice (glaciers) melted. The melted glaciers created a beautiful river that is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and snow-capped mountains. People who visit Milford Sound are able to take a boat cruise through the middle of the fiord, walk around the area on the Milford Track or fly above the fiord as part of a private helicopter tour.

Let’s imagine that you had the chance to visit Milford Sound by boat, foot (walking) or air (helicopter). Which option would you prefer?

On your blog tell us which of the three options you would take to explore Milford Sound. Be sure to tell us why you have chosen this option.

If I was too choose to either visit Milford Sound by boat, foot (walking), or air (helicopter) I would choose to go on the helicopter. Why? One reason is because when your high in the Sky you can see the beautiful view of Milford Sound. My second reason is because I like flying on both helicopters and planes because one day I would want to become a pilot when I grow up. Another reason why is because if there is a natural disaster you can get away easier than walking and on the cruise. So those are the reasons why I would go on a helicopter. 

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Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations. It is a city filled with incredible forests, mountain biking tracks, lakes, and geothermal wonders, including hot springs (geysers) and mud pools. One of the most famous geothermal pools is called the Devil’s Bath at Wai-o-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. It is a neon green pool of stinky water.

Over the years, people have suggested that we come up with a new name for the pool. What do you think we should call it? Take a minute to let your creative juices flow.

On your blog, give us a list of three to five options for the name of this geothermal pool. Put a star (*) beside the name that you like the most. 

Name 1 - Stinky Lido *

Name 2 - Grassy Baths *

Name 3 - Hell's Pathway *

Name 4 - Hallogreen Waterways *

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While New Zealand is home to some beautiful waterfalls, there are a number of stunning waterfalls in places like Canada and South Africa. In Canada, the largest waterfall is called Niagara Falls. It sits on the border between Canada and the United States of America. Thousands of tourists flock (go) to Niagara Falls every year to see the falls and to have their picture taken in front of this natural wonder. Over the past few years people have started taking ‘selfies’ and posting them online. Do you ever take selfies?

For this activity, choose one of the following three selfies. From left to right: Selfie #1, Selfie #2, Selfie #3

On your blog, write a short story about what you think is happening in the picture. Be sure to tell us where you think the people are and what you think they were doing at the time that they stopped to pose for the selfie. To earn full points, the story must be 8 – 10 sentences long.

I've decided to choose #Selfie 1. In this picture I think that he people taking the selfie are at the stadium watching either a cricket or soccer game. I think one of the players from the sport that is happening has come to take a selfie with the fans. I also think that the selfie has been taken after the sports that has happened. Or even they took a selfie during the game because the man who came to take a selfie with then got a score or hit the ball so high and far. I know that their six mens taking a selfie including the player. This must be a sports game because the player that has come to take a selfie with them has a sports jersey on them.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 Day 4 Activities

For the Summer Learning Journey I have completed Week 1, Day 4 activities. I enjoyed these activities especially the hotel. For this activity I was to write down where I would build a hotel of mine and what it would be made out of. I was also to draw my own room for that hotel. As you can see I have drawn my bunk bed which is what I will have if I was to build a hotel. Why? Because if your sleeping on the top bunk you can see the beautiful view of Tongatapu. The other activities I did was How to make watermelon and pineapple otai (Tongan traditional drink) and the Sir Edmund Hillary interview questions. One of my questions I would ask to Sir Edmund Hillary is How does it feel to be on the $5 note. 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

For this Summer Learning Journey activity I had to choose my favorite song and write down the person who wrote it, the name of the song and the lyrics of the song. To earn full points for this activity I had to write down lyrics not copy it from a website. My favorite song is don't give it up. When I hear the music I can't stop singing it even though I don't know that much lyrics. 

Song name: Don't give it up

Song writer: Six60

Lyrics:

Don't give it up

I'm telling you

Telling you

Telling you, I

Won't give it up

No, no, no

So don't even

Don't even

Don't even try

People lie all they do is dance between the lines they wont change fake gold chains and shades to hide those eyes

I can't complain

Its just the nature of these times, times

Don't give it up

I'm telling you

Telling you

Telling you, I

Won't give it up

No, no, no

So don't even

Don't even

Don't even try

I was you, trying to find a way

To waste my youth

Ups and downs

Round and round

The world, it turns on you

I can't complain

Its just the nature of these times, times

Don't give it up

I'm telling you

Telling you

Telling you, I

Won't give it up

No, no, no

So don't even

Don't even

Don't even try

Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 4 - Activity 2

For the Summer Learning Journey I have completed activity for day 4 of week 4. For this activity I had to watch a a little clip from Country Calendar. After watching the clip I had to give at least two reason on why/why not I should be a farmer when I get older.

For me I would like to be a farmer

WHY?

1. I wouldn't like to become a farmer because it doesn't look fun.

2. I wouldn't like to become a farmer because its not my dream job.

3. My last reason on why I don't want to become a farmer when I grow older is because I don't want to drive big trucks.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 4 - Day 4 - Activity 1

For this Summer Learning Journey activity I had to watch the trailer for Moana and then write a summary of the movie on your blog. If I've already seen the movie which I have, I have to include my favorite part!. I have to tell what the movie is it about? Who are the main characters in the movie? What do they do in the movie? Where do they go?


I've seen this movie times now. My favorite parts is when Maui and Moana was fighting the shinny crab. In this movie is all about a Polynesian girl called Moana from a island far far away called Motonui. The Main Characters are Maui and Moana. Maui is the big man with the moving tattoos who has a big hook. This hook can make him turn into anything. This movies is about Moana going on missions and adventures trying to save her people. One day while Moana was on her journey she met Maui. They both sail together across the sea and fight big monsters like the shiny crab. This is all I know about the movie Moana.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

Today I have completed one of the Summer Learning Journey activities. For this activity I had to Imagine that I was Scotty Morrison and I was able to interview anyone I wanted. I learnt that Rachel would choose to interview our new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. I had to tell who I would choose to interview and why? I also had to tell what I would like to find out about that person?

I would like to interview Jason Taumalolo (rugby league footballer) because he is my favorite player in the Tonga rugby league team. I would like to find out what exercises he does to train himself and what he eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I would also like to find out how hard it is to practice the Sipi Tau (Tonga haka). 

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 4 - Activity 2

Today I have completed activity 2 for day 4. For this activity I had to Imagine that I was a student in the 1980s and I am about to graduate from high school. I had to tell where I would like to go on my big OE (big overseas experience)? On my blog I had to tell which country I would visit and give three (3) reasons for my choice. I also had to find some pictures on the internet of things that I would like to see and do in that country.

If I would to go on my big OE I would go to Australia. I would like to Australia because I have some family members there like my mums brothers. I could visit them because I haven't seen them in a long time. I would also go their because I would like to visit Australia because most of the NRL (National Rugby league) games are there and I really like watching rugby. I would like to go Australia because I want to go to Wet'n'Wild. My older brother has been there and it would be amazing if I could go there as well.
Photo by Dave Keeshan (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 - Day 4 - Activity 1

Today for the Summer Learning Journey I have completed activity 1 for day 4. For this activity I had to use the following sentence starter from the original book (Hairy Maclary) to finish the story.

"Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's ..."

Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and Hercules Morse as big as a horse, with Hairy Maclary from Donald's Dairy. Bottomley Potts covered in spots, Hercules Morse as big as a horse and Hairy Maclary from Donald's Dairy. Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Bottomley Potts covered in spots, Hercules Morse as big as a horse and Hairy Maclary from Donald's Dairy. Bitzer Maloney all skinny and bony, Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Bottomley Potts covered in spots, Hercules Morse as big as a horse and Hairy Maclary from Donald's Dairy. Schnitzel von Krumm with a very low tum, Bitzer Maloney all skinny and bony, Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Bottomley Potts covered in spots, Hercules Morse as big as a horse and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. With tails in the air they trotted on down past the shops and the park to the far end of town. They sniffed at the smells and they snooped at each door, when suddenly, out of the shadows they saw.... SCARFACE CLAW the toughest Tom in town. "EEEEEOWWWFFTZ!" said Scarface Claw. Off with a yowl a wail and a howl, a scatter of paws and a clatter of claws, went Schnitzel von Krumm with a very low turn, Bitzer Maloney all skinny and bony, Muffin McLay like a bundle of hay, Bottomley Potts covered in spots, Hercules Morse as big as a horse and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy, straight back home to bed.

THE END

Summer Learning Journey - Week 2 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

For this Summer Learning Journey I had to complete a story about working as a nurse on a large medical large ship in War. I have to write at least 8-10 sentences to completed the story. 

One day you are walking along the deck of the ship when you hear a loud bang. You start to run as you see smoke coming from the far end of the ship. You run towards the room where your patients are waiting to receive treatment from the doctor. Just as you arrive at the door to their room you hear another loud bang and you.....


One day you are walking along the deck of the ship when you hear a loud bang. You start to run as you see smoke coming from the far end of the ship. You run towards the room where your patients are waiting to receive treatment from the doctor. Just as you arrive at the door to their room you hear another loud bang and you scream. You are running to get help from other nurses but suddenly you hear a double bang. You scream as loud as a girl is happy on christmas day "someone help please". You see two of your other nurse friends running rapidly towards you like rhinos. Your friends and you quickly run to a safety spot. You suddenly hear a patient screaming "help please". You and your two nurse friends try get to the other side to help the patient. As you and your friends get to the room your patient is gone. You panick and fall to the ground. Suddenly you hear a bang noise from the room next to you. You and your friends quickly run to the next room and all you can see is fire on the patients bed. You and your nurse buddies try to smother the fire with a sheet. Luckily the fire stops and you and you friends are safe from the fire.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 2 - Day 4 - Activity 2

For this Summer Learning Journey I have completed Actvitiy 2, Day 4 for Week 2. For this activity I had to go on this link to find a list of VC winners from World War 2.VC means Victoria Cross. VC is a special medal awarded to those mens who participated in World War 2 and did unique things during the War. I decided to choose a men name James Allen Ward. James Ward was the first New Zealander airman to win the VC medal. Ward joined the the RNZAF in July 1940. I have learnt that James Ward was born in Wanganui where he was educated at Wanganui Technical College. James Ward was awarded his VC medal because of his braveness. Jame Wards Vickers Wellington bomber was set on fire by an enemy fighter plane. Ward decided to climb out of the plane and onto the burning wing and tryed to smother the fire, but unfortanetly he couldn't block the leaking petrol pipe. I think James Ward was a brave New Zealander airman.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 - Day 4 - Activity 1

Today for the Summer Learning Journey I have completed activity 1 for Day 4, Week 1. For this activity I had to to use google to research traditional Maori Waiata. I listed to a couple of Waiata and read the lyrics as well. The Waiata I found more interesting in was E te iwi e because we sing it at our school in assembly and because I know how to sing it. I love it when the junior Kapa Haka group sings it as well.

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 - Day 4 - Bonus Activity

Bonus Activity: Musical Festivals – Matatini

In New Zealand, a huge festival is held every two years, called Te Matatini. This performing arts festival celebrates the tikanga (culture or customs) of Māori. Kapa Haka groups from around New Zealand are invited to attend the festival and each group gives a 25-minute performance. The performances are judged and the best teams win prizes.

The gold medal winning team from this year (2017) was Te Kapa Haka o Whāngārā Mai Tawhiti.

Watch these three clips from previous Te Matatini festivals.

Tamatea Arikinui

Te Iti Kahurangi

Te Puku o Te Ika

On your blog, rank the performances from your favourite (#1) to least favourite (#3) and tell us why you gave them the ranking that you did.

I think the first one (Tamatea Arikinui) was the best one for me because they were moving a lot which is good. #1

I think the second one (Te Iti Kahurangi) was my my second best one because I liked their singing. #2

I think the third one (Te Puku o Te Ika) was my least favorite one because they didn't move that much. #3

Summer Learning Journey - Week 1 - Day 4 - Activity 2

For the Summer Learning Journey I have completed Activity 2 for Day 4. For this activity I had to go on the  Rangatahi tu Rangatira website and choose one traditional maori game. I decided to pick Manu Ti. Their were three things to do for this task.

1. Whats the name

2. Your Goal

3. Two rules about the game

Manu Ti is the game I choose. Your goal for this game is to try and snatch objects from aother person. The objects your trying to snatch is a feathetr/paper. The two rules I found out is that the game requires a minimum of 2 people. The second rule is the equipment needed. You need a Raukura (Feather) pieces of paper, and a Tipare (headband).

P.B.S Holiday Blogging Challenge - Day Activity 2

The PBS Blogging Journey blogging challenge is stall continuing until Thursday. I have completed Activity 2 for Day 4. My task was to  go on the Auckland Museum website to find out about the parade that is held outside of the museum once a year. I had to find out when it is held and why it's held. After I had found the answers I went on Vocaroo to record them. My recording answers are below.

Link to Vocaroo