SMLJ Activity 2 - Bonus Activity - Day 1 - 2017

Activity 2: Setting Sail

The first settlers to come to New Zealand must have been really brave! They had to leave their original homes and sail thousands of miles across the ocean on a special boat called a ‘waka’ to reach New Zealand.

Imagine that you were on board one of the wakas. On your blog, write a short letter to a friend telling them about your voyage to New Zealand. In the letter be sure to tell them how you feel about moving to a new country. If it was me, I would have felt really nervous…

Good Ayy people, I’m very happy that I’ve migrated from my country to this wonderful country you have. I’m very shy to be here because I don’t know if this is the same as my own country that I was living in, I cannot wait to see the stunning areas around this country.

Bonus Activity: Waka Ama

To this day, the people of New Zealand still use waka. Instead of using their waka to transport them from one place to another, they sometimes use waka in special events and in sporting competitions such as Waka Ama. Both boys and girls compete in Waka Ama boat races.

Watch this short video of a Waka Ama race. On your blog tell us whether you would like to be in a Waka Ama race one day. Why or why not?

I would definitely be in the Waka Ama because I could inspire one another to be in the Waka Ama and I can be showing the world my skills that I’ve got. Also It’s a good workout and I world participate in the Waka Ama one day,

BONUS POINTS: 10

SMLJ Activity 1 - Day 1 2017

It is widely believed that the first people to arrive in New Zealand came from Polynesia. Most historians believe that they landed in New Zealand over 700 years ago. Although they were originally from many different countries, these settlers learned to live together and, eventually, formed their own distinct culture known as ‘Māori.’  Māori have their own language, traditions, and culture.

Follow this link to read a short story about a famous man in Māori mythology – Maui. On your blog, post three facts that you learned about this interesting man. What other stories have you heard about Maui?

I’ve read a short story that was based on Maui. Here are 3 facts that I’ve learnt about Maui.

1. Maui always wanted to go Fishing with a his brothers
2. Maui caught a giant fish
3. Maui is the best fisherman

My Animated Dream Holiday.

This my Animated Story abut my dream Holiday that I want to do this coming Holiday. I hope you enjoy watching my Animated Story.