Pages

Monday 18 December 2017

Leilani Holiday Blogging - Week Two : A Period Of Change!

Week Two : A Period Of Change!

Day 1

Activity 1 - The Early Years

At the turn of the century, there was a great deal of construction happening in New Zealand. Many of the new British settlers wanted to build homes and community meeting places, such as churches. One of the largest buildings to be constructed during this period was St Joseph’s Cathedral in Dunedin.

St Joseph’s Cathedral is just one of hundreds of beautiful cathedrals around the world.

Use your search engine to find a picture of another famous cathedral. Post a picture of the cathedral on your blog. Underneath the picture tell us: the name of the cathedral, where the cathedral is located, when it was built, and how long it took to build.

---------------------------------
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Auckland , New Zealand
Saturday the 28th of October 1843
I am not too sure how long it took to build this beautiful building.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Activity 2 - The Right To Vote



At the turn of the century, New Zealand elected its first ever government. Richard John Seddon served as the leader of the Liberal Party from 1893-1906. Prior to 1893, only men were legally allowed to vote. This all changed in the late 1800s when a woman named Kate Sheppard lead a suffragist movement in New Zealand calling for a change in law. Her hard work finally paid off when the Electoral Act was passed into law on 19 September 1893, giving women the right to vote. New Zealand was the first country to give all women the right to vote. There were still countries in the world (e.g. Saudi Arabia) who, until recently, did not allow women to vote.

On your blog tell us what you think about the fact that women were not allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia until 2015. Is it fair? Why or why not?

---------------------------------

I think that the women in Saudi Arabia should of got the chance to vote. We are all the same people but different genders. We are all human and it is not fair that women did not get to vote before 2015 which was not long ago. I think that it is not fair at all because are all the same. But I can not change anything by the law because that is their government choose.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Bonus Activity! - In Flanders Fields



As the new century dawned, New Zealanders settled into a period of relative calm. The calm lasted for about 15 years but came to a sudden end in 1914 when World War I erupted in Europe. The war lasted for almost five years and claimed the lives of 18,000 New Zealanders.

It also claimed the lives of thousands of men and women from countries around the world. Every year, we remember these brave men and women on ANZAC Day (25 April). Many people go to a special Anzac Day ceremony where they read a special poem that was written for the fallen soldiers. The poem is called ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae.

Read the poem. On your blog, tell us what you think of the poem. Do you like it? How does it make you feel?

---------------------------------

The Poem about Flanders Field makes me feel sad. The man and women that have fought for us may rest in peace. I think that this poem is very nice and relates to everyone that was in World War l. I love this poem so much and lot's of people should show lot's of respect to it.

------------------------------


It makes me feel very lucky to live in a beautiful, safe country like New Zealand. It also makes me feel sad for those who died in the war and for their families. I think that we are very lucky that they went to war and fought for our freedom. What do you think?

I think that same and we are super lucky to have a countries that is safe. Yes I also feel very sad and also for the family's because their love ones have gone to rest.

Bonus Points - 10






9 comments:

  1. Kia ora Leilani,

    My name's Ruby and I will be one of the people blogging with you this summer. I am very excited to read what you have to say on your blog.

    Activity one: Great choice of cathedral! I think that building is amazing. I was there just two days ago for a Christmas concert and it was amazing. Did you know that there is a huge organ in there that sounds wonderful? It takes up the whole wall!
    You have found some good information about this cathedral and have laid out your thoughts well. Good work.

    Cheers,
    Ruby.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kia ora Ruby ,

      Thank you for leaving a comment on my SLJ. Yay you are going to be working with us this summer.

      Wow you have been there two days ago! You must of had so much fun. It also sounds like it sounds fun so one day I would like to vist. I have no idea that the sound is wonderful it must be super cool.

      Leilani :)

      Delete
  2. Kia ora Leilani,

    Good work with Activity 2! It's great to see your ideas. I agree with you that women should be able to vote everywhere and that everyone should be treated fairly.
    I wonder why the government chose to not let women vote. Do you have any ideas?

    Cheers,
    Ruby.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kia Ora Ruby ,

      Thank you so much for leaving a comment on my SLJ. I still have no ideas why the government has chose that.

      Leilani :)

      Delete
    2. Hi Leilani,

      Saudi Arabia's about women are very different from New Zealand's ideas. That's okay to still be thinking about this, it's very different from life in New Zealand.
      How do you feel about New Zealand being the first country to let women vote?

      Cheers,
      Ruby.

      Delete
    3. Kia ora Ruby ,

      Thank you so much for leaving a comment on my Summer Learning Journey. I feel about New Zealand being the first country to vote is amazing. I feel like our country is important and it sounds like everyone is starting to know our country.

      Leilani :)

      Delete
  3. Kia ora Leilani,

    You are doing a great job with these activities. Well done!
    I really enjoyed reading your response to the Flanders Fields' poem. It is a beautiful poem, isn't it.

    I'm glad to hear that you feel lucky when you read the poem. Remembering and honouring the men who died in the war so that we could have a peaceful life is very important.
    How do you think the men who survived the war would feel when they read this poem?

    Cheers,
    Ruby.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Kia Ora Ruby ,

      Thank you so much for leaving a comment on my SLJ. I also once again think that this is a beautiful poem.

      I think that the men who survived the war would be very sad to lose their loved friends.

      Leilani :)

      Delete
    2. Hey Leilani,

      I think you're right! It would be very saddening for them.
      The men who survived the war would have thought it was very important to remember the soldiers who died. Why do you think that is?

      Cheers,
      Ruby.

      Delete