Leilani Holiday Blogging - Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 , Day 5 - Maintaining The Status Quo !

Summer Learning Journey

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Week 3 , Day 5 - Maintaining the status quo

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.

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.

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Things you should do before heading out on a hike :

Plan your trip

Tell someone

Be aware of weather

Know your limits

Take sufficient supplies

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My Must Haves To Take On A Hike :

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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.

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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?

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I think that students should pay because they are using equipment that people buy with money and with that money they give they buy more equipment for those students going to university. They are not trying to rip off people. They are also doing that because some students stay there for their whole time so of course you need to pay for that as well. Well you can't just get money you also need to get credits in collage before you go to university because with those credits it proves that you are good enough for the dream job you are going for. I want to go to university and learn how to become a teacher. How bout you?

BONUS POINTS: 18

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Leilani Holiday Blogging - Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 , Day 4 - Perms and Lycra !

Summer Learning Journey

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Week 3 , Day 4 - Perms and Lycra

Activity 1 - Hairy Maclary

One of the most famous children’s stories to ever come out of New Zealand, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, was written by a kiwi woman named Lynley Dodd. The book was originally published in 1983. It is now sold in dozens of countries around the world. It features a small dog named Hairy.

On your blog, use the following sentence starter from the original book to finish the story.

“Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy…”

To earn full points, your story should have, at least, 8-10 sentences.

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My Version of Hair Maclary

Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. Hairy Maclary didn't have that many friends but he had one. His name is Max. Max and Hairy Maclary are best friend's. When Max and Hair Maclary were walking down a allie way then The Patch came out of a building. The Patch were some mean dogs that lived a few houses down for Max. The Patch saw Max and Hair Maclary. " Hey , what are you doing down here ?" said the leader of The Patch. " am m m we are just pasting by " Said Max. Max and Hairy Maclary were very scared. The leader of The Patch shouted " GET THEM! " . Max and Hairy Maclary ran throw mud piles , homes , pools and some people got very mad. After running around Hairy Maclary and Max were out of breath. Luckily The Patch lost them. " Phew " ,We nearly got catch" said Hairy Maclary. To Be Continued.......

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Activity 2 - The Big " Oe "

In the 1980s it became increasingly common for students to graduate from high school and take a year off to travel and experience the world. This year was often referred to as the ‘Big OE’ or ‘Big Overseas Experience.’ A number of kiwis headed to places like Australia and England to live and work before returning to New Zealand to finish their studies.

Imagine that you are a student in the 1980s and you’re about to graduate from high school. Where would you like to go on your big OE? On your blog tell us which country you would visit and give us three (3) reasons for your choice. Find some pictures on the internet of things that you would like to see and do in this country.

I’d love to go to Switzerland and spend lots of time in the mountains, learning how to ski!

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My first country I would like to visit is Hawaii. Why? Because i've never been to Hawaii and I would like my mum and dad to relax and spend time together. While me and my sister go shopping. Hawaii is such a welcoming , relaxing and beautiful place to be.

Where I would like to go :

I would like to watch people perform their beautiful dance that they have practice for. Because I love watching people dance and be confidante.

I would like to go onto this ballon and float above the water. Because I would see the beautiful views and it would just be amazing.

Now the most important thing that I would like to do in Hawaii is to spend time with my family.

Because with out spending time that is called not a vacation.

If I could go to more countries I would pick Dubai. Because there it has so much fun activity's to do and we can fly with the Emirates first class. Also another country that I would go to is Usa. Because my daddy has always wanted to go Disney Land and all I want to do is make him happy.

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Bonus Activity - The 4 o'clock News

In 1982, Te Karere, a Māori-language news show premiered on television. It has continued to stream live on TV to this day. If you would like to watch it, turn on TV One at 3:55 p.m. each weekday and you will see it. The show is often hosted by a man named Scotty Morrison.

Imagine that you were Scotty Morrison and you were able to interview anyone you wanted. I would choose to interview our new prime minister, Jacinda Ardern. I’d love to know what it is like to be the Prime Minister.  What about you? Who would you choose to interview and why? What would you like to find out?

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I would also like to interview Jacinda Ardern because I would like to ask her what is she going to do with our country and I wanna know if she is happy and proud that she has won for prime minister. I would love to find out more of Jacinda Ardern and talk about her life behind everything.

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Leilani Holiday Blogging - Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 , Day 3 - Groovy Man !

Summer Learning Journey 

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Week 3 , Day 3 - Groovy Man

Activity 1 - Ready To Roll

In the 1970s one of the most common television programmes was called ‘Ready to Roll.’ It was broadcast on Saturday afternoons and hosted by a man named Roger Gascoigne. During the show, Roger would introduce music videos and then play them for the TV audience. He also invited famous people to come onto the show and perform songs that were currently popular.  

Watch the following three clips that were shown on the Ready to Roll programme:

Golden Harvest

Ray Columbus and the Invaders

New Zealand Underdogs

When you have finished, rank the clips in order from your most favourite (#1) to your least favourite (#3). Post your rankings on your blog.

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My Rating -

#1 Ray Columbus And The Invaders

#2 New Zealand Underdogs

#3 Golden Harvest

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Activity 2 - Bell Bottom Pants

Fashion in the 1970s was quite unique. Take a look at the pictures of a ‘typical’ 1970s outfit and tell us, on your blog, two things that you like about 1970s fashion and two things that you don’t like about the fashion of the day. I am not a huge fan of the patterned pants. What about you?

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My Favourite things about clothes in 1970s

#1 I love how confident they are wearing crazy and colourful clothes.

#2 I love how they mix and match 

My things I don't like about the clothes in 1970s

# 1 I hate the bottom of the pants and how they go big

#2 I don't really like how there is too much patterns

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Bonus activity - A Bilingual Schooling System

For much of the past century, schools in New Zealand taught students in only one language – English. In 1972, Ngā Tamatoa member, Mrs. Hana Jackson, submitted a petition to Parliament to ask the government to include the teaching of Te Reo Māori (the Māori language) and Māori culture in New Zealand schools. We still use petitions to this day when we want an organisation (e.g. a school) to make a change.

Think about your school. What is one thing that you would like change. Would you like to learn about different things? Maybe you think school should only be open 3 days a week?

On your blog, write a letter to your principal to try and convince him/her to make the change. Ensure that your letter is polite and respectful.

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BONUS POINTS: 18

Leilani Holiday Blogging - Summer Learning Journey - Week 3 , Day 2 - Peace Out !

Summer Learning Journey

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Week 3 , Day 2 - Peace Out

Activity 1 - The Drawn Of Television

In the 1960s there was a great deal of change in New Zealand. Technology was evolving and the television was introduced for the first time into New Zealand homes in the 1960s. Popular programmes included Town and Around and C’mon.  Television remains popular to this day.

What is your favourite television show at the moment? On your blog tell us about your favourite television show. What is it about? Who are the main characters? What channel is it on?

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My favourite television show is Shimmer & Shine.

Shimmer & Shine are two best friends. Did you know that they are Genies? Every episode they have a amazing adventure. Some times they get to go to the beach , party and much more! Also every episode they get to use three wishes that Leah wants.

The main characters are Shimmer , Shine , Tala , Zeta , Leah and Zac.

The channel that Shimmer & Shine is on is Nickelodeon.

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Activity 2 - Rock 'n roll

Famous bands also started travelling across the world and in 1964, New Zealand hosted, arguably the most popular band of the time, The Beatles.

People were very excited to see The Beatles, and the hype around the band was known as Beatle-Mania (similar to the modern-day Bieber-Fever)!

Read about their tour of New Zealand below, and then post three interesting facts about The Beatles Tour on your blog.

The Beatles' first stop in New Zealand was Wellington. Seven thousand screaming fans – nearly all young women – waited as the band touched down on 21 June 1964. One girl badly hurt her leg trying to climb a wire fence, and two others were forced through the fence because of pushing from behind.

A team of 30 police officers, some in plain clothes, was on hand. Bill Brien, in charge of the operation, later said that:

“We underestimated the whole thing badly. The crowd was so big we had to … keep all the people behind a wire fence. At one stage it looked like the fence would collapse, which would have been a disaster.”

As the band stepped off the plane, the shrieks of fans drowned out the noise of the engines. Te Pataka concert party performed a haka, before doing a hongi (pressing noses) and presenting the band members with tiki.

From the back of a Holden utility, The Beatles waved to fans who lined the roads from the airport to town. The crowds outside their hotel, the St George, were so large that The Beatles had to be taken in secretly through the bottle shop entrance of the hotel. Management rushed the band up to the third floor balcony so fans could see them and not crash the hotel.

It was mayhem. 'Girls were screaming uncontrollably, quite out of their tree,' people remembered. Police used dogs to clear crowds from verandahs and other vantage points. Teenagers pushed over and damaged two police motorbikes; there was so much pushing that one of The Beatles’ cars was shunted backwards, even with the handbrake on.

Fans trekked back to The Beatles' hotel after the concert. The band was stuck inside as crowds gathered outside. Some kept up a late-night vigil on the hill behind the hotel. Others tried to get round the strict security; four girls strolled onto the sixth floor into the arms of Ringo Starr. His response was, ‘Now girls, no nonsense or else I’ll leave.’

Away from all the fuss, two of the band members took the chance to catch up with family. Police whisked John Lennon away to Levin to meet his second cousins, while Ringo Starr (formerly Starkey) met a group of Starkeys from the Wellington suburb of Karori.

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Bonus Activity - The Three R's Running , Racing and Rugby

n the 1960s, sport in New Zealand was dominated by the three R’s – rugby, racing and running. The national rugby team, the All Blacks, had a great decade, winning 36 of the 40 games that they played. Many kiwis also spent their week-ends at the local racetrack and, in 1960, Peter Snell won a gold medal in the 800m race at the Olympic Games in Rome, Italy. He followed this up with two more gold medals in the 800m and 1500m races at the 1964 Olympic Games.

Watch this documentary about Peter Snell and then create a one-page po

ster on Canva* about this famous kiwi runner. Be sure to include a picture  of Peter along with information about his interests and other sporting accomplishments.

*You will need to register on the Canva website in order to use it. To register, first you will need to choose your poster template from the homepage. This will bring up the sign-in page. Click on the ‘Register with Email’ button and enter your details.

BONUS POINTS: 14

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