Lady Of Fatima/ RE

Learning Goal:
We are writing a recount about our experience with the Lady of Fatima statue and Liturgy using our Personal voice and adjectives
Success Criteria-I can describe my own personal experience.
I can use adjectives and adverbs to describe my experience. 
I can reread my writing to check for errors and make changes.

Last week Wednesday was a very busy day because the Statue of Mother Mary came to visit our school.

The statue looked very beautified because it was decorated and it looked very interesting.

The statue was blessed by Pope Francis.

The Statue was shining bright as if Jesus sent a Angel.

The crown was very  Gold, The Crown was also Beautified with a lot of things. The Rosary was long as if there were 20 decades  of the Rosary on it.

The Nun’s Were the people who came with the Statue. They were so Beautiful and there Accent sounded very Precious. They were very Holy Nun’s.

They knew everything about Jesus they also taught us what the letters in CARE mean.

They also took a photo of the class and I with our Rosary and with a piece of card which had Jesus on the left and Mary on the right.

My experience was very Interesting. I hope I can see the lady of fatima again.

Summer Learning Journey

Day 2: A Decade of Sport

Activity 1: Chasing Great

Over the past 17 years New Zealand has experienced a number of sporting highlights, perhaps none larger than the back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015. In both competitions our national rugby team, the All Blacks, was captained by a man named Richie McCaw. He is arguably one of the best rugby players of all time. A movie called Chasing Great was recently created to document his incredible rugby career.

Please watch the trailer for Chasing Great and read about Richie McCaw online. On your blog tell us three things that you learned about Richie that you did not know beforehand. What else would you like to know about Richie?

I know most things about Richie McCaw and richard McCaw. The only thing that I didn't know about Richie McCaw was that On 31 October 2015, McCaw captained New Zealand to retain the Rugby World Cup after a 34-17 win against Australia in the final at Twickenham. ... On 19 November 2015, McCaw announced his retirement from rugby. 

Activity 2: Sporting Heroes

In 2015, a kiwi golfer named Lydia Ko became the youngest woman in the world to reach the #1 ranking.  She was only 17 years old. Many people from here in New Zealand and overseas really admire her and think of her as a modern-day sporting hero. Who is your sporting hero? They can be a famous athlete, or even a member of your family or community. It’s completely up to you.

On your blog tell us about your sporting hero. Who are they? Why are they a hero? Include a photo of them in your blog post.

My sporting hero is Lisa Carrington. She is an incredible rower, and last year she was awarded the prestigious  Lonsdale Cup for her amazing results in 2016! She spends hours training, and I think her commitment to her sport is inspiring.

Eric Gordon Murray MNZM is a New Zealand rower and Olympic gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympic Games. He has won four consecutive World Rowing Championships gold medals and has set two world best times. His first world championship medal was as a member of the New Zealand coxless four at 2007 World Rowing Championships. Murray then went on to become a member of the triple World Champion coxless pair with fellow coxless four member Hamish Bond. Murray was born in Hastings. His parents are Annette and Peter, and his older sister is Fiona. When Murray was an infant, the family moved to Manurewa. Soon after, they then bought land in Bombay, where Murray grew up and attended primary school. At school, Murray enjoyed swimming competitions and later moved to triathlons. When he grew too tall and running became uncomfortable, he gave up on that while at Pukekohe High School.

In 2006, he married Jackie Robertson, the eldest daughter of Gary Robertson. His father-in-law had been a member of the 1972 New Zealand eight that won gold at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany

Bonus Activity: Shake it Off

In recent years, many New Zealanders have embraced a new form of exercise called Zumba©. It was developed by a man named Alberto Perez who lives in the country of Columbia. He created Zumba by bringing together many different dance styles including: cumbia, mambo, hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, tango, merengue and mambo.

            The Merengue                                      The Tango

Choose one of the dance styles mentioned above and click on the name to read more about it. Once you are done, post three interesting facts about the dance style on your blog. In which country did it originate? Who originally created it?

The Mambo:
> The Mambo dance was originated in Cuba.

> It was composed by Arsenio Rodríguez but made popular

by Dámaso Pérez Prado and Benny Moré.

> This dance is also includes hip movements, spinning and

hand eye coordination.

BONUS POINTS: 10

Summer Learning Journey

Week Four: Contemporary Kiwis

Welcome to Week Four, and the final five days of our journey! Over the past three weeks we have travelled across time and learned about what life was like in New Zealand in the 19th and 20th centuries. We have now reached the 21st Century and are ready to learn about modern life in New Zealand.

Cool Kiwi Fact #5: Sign language became the third official language of New Zealand (alongside Te Reo Māori and English) in 2006.

Day 1: Turn of the Century (2000-2010)

Activity 1:  Celebrating a Win

In 2000, the country of New Zealand celebrated when Russell Coutts and his sailing team won their second straight America’s Cup. This was the first time that a team from New Zealand had won back-to-back championships! Many people celebrated the victory with their friends and family.

On your blog, tell us what you and your family do to celebrate special events, such as birthdays. Do you have a special meal or go to a specific place? In our house, we usually make a pizza and bake a special cake. What about you?

What my family does to celebrate is that
every time we got or set up a birth day we always celebrate it and we also cook
pig tunu puaka, taro leaves and lamb Lu sipi, frut salad mixed with all kind
of fruit otai .

Activity 2: Lord of the Rings

Arguably one of the most famous movie trilogies of

all time, The Lord of the Rings, was filmed in New

Zealand. All three movies were directed by a New

Zealander named Peter Jackson.

The first movie was released in 2001, the second in

2002 and the third in 2003. The movies cost an

estimated $300 million to produce!  

Imagine that instead of spending the money on the

movies, Peter Jackson decided to give all of this

money to you. Lucky you!

On your blog, tell us what you would do with $300

million dollars. How would you spend it? It is a lot of

money so please think carefully about it and spend it

wisely.

first of all I would get two money jars. Which is the saving jar and the

donation and the left overs which is like about 200/300 left I would give it

to Peter Jackson, or give it to my grandma/caregiver.

Bonus Activity: The Rise of the ‘Selfie’

Although most of you are quite familiar with the idea of

taking a ‘selfie’ (picture of ourselves), this was not always

the case. In fact, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that

people started talking about the idea of a selfie, taking

selfies and posting them online.

In honour of the rise in popularity of the ‘selfie,’ take a selfie

and post it on your blog. Try to show us at least one of

your hobbies or one your favourite things (maybe a special

toy or book). For example, here is a selfie of Hazel drinking

a big mug of tea, and Rachel with her son, Aronui, attending

a Paw Patrol

Me and my Cousin spending time together.

 A time I will miss.

BONUS POINTS: 8

Summer Learning Journey

Day 5: Maintaining the Status Quo (The 1990’s)

Activity 1: Hiking Tongariro

In 1990, one of the largest national parks in New Zealand, Tongariro, was listed as a World Heritage Site. It is a truly spectacular place to visit! Thousands of people go to Tongariro every year and hike the Tongariro Crossing. Visit the Tongariro website to learn more about the one-day hike.

On your blog tell us what you would need to pack if you were going to hike the Tongariro Crossing. What should you bring with you? Write a list of at least 5 items.

Water: probably the single most important item to bring with you on the hike is bottled water. There will be no location on the crossing in which you can refill your bottle because the water in the area is not drinkable due to the high acidity and mineral content. It is suggested that you bring a minimum of 2 litters of water with you, and possibly even more during the hot summer months.

Food: another essential for the trip is food. It is recommended to bring easily carried food like trail mix or granola bars as snacks for the journey, but you can also bring a small picnic lunch for when you reach the Red Carter. Just remember not to bring along too much because it’s always better to pack light.

Waterproof jacket and pants: since it can snow or rain at any given time during the trek, it is imperative that you bring a good set of waterproof outer clothing so that you don’t have to worry about getting soaked and risking hypothermia.

Hiking boots: it is also very important to have a good pair of durable boots because there are some areas of the mountain that have steep inclines, and regular shoes just won’t cut it. They will also help protect your feet from injury.

Layers of warm clothes: because of the fact that the temperature can drop rapidly, it is important to bring many layers of warm clothing such as thermals or even wool. Layers can also be added or removed very easily to help combat against temperature changes.

Gloves: having a good pair of gloves will not only protect you from cold weather, but they will also give you additional protection from the rough terrain. In certain areas of the trail, you will have to grab onto rocks to help you pull yourself up and over small obstacles.

Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses: these items are must-haves during the summer months in order to protect your skin from the sun beating directly down upon you. Nobody likes getting sunburned.

Map: even though the route is labeled very well, it is a good idea to have a map in case you do find yourself getting off course.

Mobile phone and first aid kit: in case of an emergency, a mobile phone will assure that you can be assisted properly. Also, First aid kits can be very helpful for small bumps and bruises.

By having all of these essential items, you can be assured that you will be well prepared for any situation that you may encounter along the way.

Fitness

One thing that should be considered is your level of fitness. There is no restriction on age or gender, but you must be able to walk 19 km over the duration of about 7 hours while carrying a day pack. There are also two sections of the crossing that can be quite steep and they take up to an hour to climb. As long as you are in relatively fair health and have a moderate level of fitness, there should be no problem to complete the trek.

Guides

If you are going to take on the trail during the summer months, then a guide is not needed. Although, taking a guide with you may add a lot of value to the journey because you can learn many interesting facts about the area along the way.

During the winter, a guide will be needed. Also, additional gear such as crampons and ice picks will be required. It is suggested that beginners should stick to the warmer months.

Other than making sure that you have the right equipment, what else should you do before heading out on a big hike? Click here to learn how to stay safe while you’re hiking.

Activity 2: Leading New Zealand

In the 1990s, four different individuals served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand – Geoffrey Palmer, Mike Moore, Jim Bolger and Jenny Shipley.

On your blog, write a short profile of one of our former Prime Ministers. Upload a photo of them with your post. Click on this link to find a copy of the template. Click on file and then click make a copy. This will save the blank template to your Google Drive so that you can fill it in. Post the completed template to your blog to earn points for this activity.

Profile of Mike Moore:

Bonus Activity: You Have to Pay to Play

In 1990, for the first time in New Zealand’s history, universities

and polytechnics started charging students money to go to

school. Prior to then, it had been free to go to university or to

a polytechnic.

Since 1990, students have had to pay thousands of dollars

to attend post-secondary (after high school) education.

The new Labour government have promised to give up to

three years of free post-secondary education to all New

Zealanders by 2020!

On your blog, tell us what you think. Should students have

to pay money (tuition fees) to go to university?

Why or why not?

My Opinion:
I think that students shouldn’t have to pay money to attend

university because if there are students that have great

belief in going to university and leading a good future then

they should be able to go to university and learn about what

they want to do for a living.

BONUS POINTS: 18