Summer Learning Journey - Day #20 : Looking into the Future

Hey bloggers! Today is Day #20 of the Summer Learning Journey and also is the first day of school! Let's Begin!

Activity 1 : Your Future Self

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It may be hard to imagine, but one day you will graduate from high school and it will be time to decide what to do next. You may want to study at university, become an apprentice, go to training college, travel, or start working. There are so many options!

I have been asked to take a minute to think about my future. What would I do when I finish school? Would I like to study? When I finish school I would either like to be an Flight Attendant, Travel Blogger, or an Movie Director or even a Movie Maker! I also plan to move to my family overseas in Hawaii or Seattle.

Activity 2 : Flying Cars

Let’s imagine that you’ve just learned to drive, and your family has decided to buy you a brand new car. You are allowed to choose from any of the following designs:

On my blog I have been asked to choose one car and why? I would choose the White Flyng Car. I would pick it because it's a nice model, it flies, it's a nice white colour, and you could transport places faster.

Bonus Activity : Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner!

There is a new movie out in cinemas at the moment called Blade Runner 2049.

It is a movie about what the world will be like in the future. Imagine that you able to travel through time and that you can see what the world will look like in 2099.

I have been asked to write an description about what I think

New Zealand might look like in 80 - 90 years from now.

I already see New Zealand, also my hometown Glen Innes already changing. New Houses, New People, New Buildings, New Job Opportunities and people have to move out. It's really sad. Even my great - grandparents have to move back to Fiji in June, it's ther choice.

I see New Zealand with really nice houses, nice cars, a lot of people, new ethnic groups, and heaps more!

Thanks For Reading!

By Mitchell.M

31/01/17

Goodbye Summer Learning Journey!

P.S - thanks to everyone who contributed to this programme!

Summer Learning Journey - Day #19 : Contemporary Entertainment

Hey Bloggers! Today is Day #19 of the Summer Learning Journey. I've been so busy with travels down to Rotorua and so much more! Let's Begin!

Activity 1 : Moana

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In late 2016, the movie Moana was released by Disney. It’s a beautiful story about a young Polynesian girl from the fictional island of Motunui, who goes on a big adventure.

I have been asked to watch the Disney Movie Trailer for " Moana " and then write a summary! I have seen the movie, I can include my favourite part! I also can tell you as much as I can about the movie.

Here are my answers!

What is the movie about? The movie is about a young girl named Moana who lives in the islands of polynesia, on her island Motunui and her mission is to find the demi-god Maui to get him to restore the heart of a island named Te Fiti.

Who are the main characters? The main characters are Moana, Maui, and Hei-Hei her ( Pet Chicken ).

Where do they go? They travel around and across the South Pacific Ocean to restore the heart of Te - Fiti.

Activity 2 : Country Calendar

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Did you know that the longest running television show in New Zealand history is a programme called ‘Country Calendar’? It started on 6 March 1966 and has been running ever since. The programme includes stories of everyday New Zealanders, many of whom are farmers.

I have been asked to watch a video by Country Calendar. It's basically a show about the Country and farming. Here are some questions:

What do you think would be the most interesting and/or challenging things about being a farmer? I think the most interesting/challenging about being a farmer is transporting around the farm. It would be really annoying and stressful!

Would you would like to be a farmer when you are older. No.

Why/why not? Well I wouldn't want to do so much challenging stuff.

Give us, at least, two reasons to support your answer.

Stressful Transportation, Lots of Work.

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Bonus Activity : Singing a Different Tune

It may be hard to imagine, but one day you will graduate from high school and it will be time to decide what to do next. You may want to study at university, become an apprentice, go to training college, travel, or start working. There are so many options!

I have been asked to name my favourite song on my blog and write the lyrics. I don't really have a favourite song. I love heaps of songs and there are so many to choose from!

Thanks for reading!

By Mitchell.M

29/01/17

Summer Learning Journey - Day #18 : Social Systems

Hey Bloggers! Here is Day #18 for you! I have been really busy. Anyways, Let's Begin!

Activity 1 : Mixed Member Proportional 

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In 1996, New Zealand adopted the MMP voting system. In September of 2017 we had a national election.

Everyone in New Zealand, over the age of 18, was invited to vote for who they wanted to form the next government in New Zealand.

The race was really close and in the end, three different political parties (Labour, New Zealand First and the Green Party), came together to form the new government.

It is called a ‘coalition government’ because it includes different people from different political parties.

I have been asked to imagine that I had to form a coalition government with two other people. I would partner up with my Uncle Chris and my Aunty Angie. I think they are really intelligent people who would be great people for the job. That's who I would pick!

Glen Innes, Auckland, New Zealand.

Activity 2 : Migration

Over the past few decades, there has been a huge rise in the number of people coming to New Zealand to live and/or travel. Rachel was one of those people! In fact, she moved with her family to New Zealand in 2010 and she is so glad that she did. It’s a pretty amazing place to call home! At the moment she lives about 10 minutes from three stunning beaches and a beautiful national park.

Speaking of home, where do I live? On my blog I have been asked to post a picture of my hometown and provide a list of 3 things tourists would like to do and participate in. What do I like about my hometown?

I don't live in the Glen Innes suburb but I like to think Pt England, Tamaki, Wai o Taiki Bay and Panmure are apart of this suburb. I also grew up here and my great - grandparents live here moving soon as of the housing crisis happening right now.

Here a list of 3 things tourists could do :

• Swimming - they could swim at our local beaches in Pt England. It's a great place to visit on a sunny day. I recommend going with a lot of people. It's pretty boring with no one there. Especially fun when there is Movies in the Parks.
• Landscape - we have amazing beautiful landscapes such as reserves, beaches, creeks, rivers and our very own Mountain ( Maunga ) located in Mt Wellington.
• Entertainment - we have a lot of events that happen in our area such as : Movies in the Park, Te Oro Public Events, Matariki Festivals and more!

Bonus Activity : Modern Learning Enviroment

Over the past few years, a number of schools have changed the way that they teach. Instead of one teacher working in one classroom with one group of students, some schools have built huge classrooms where many teachers work together to teach a big group of students. This is called a ‘Modern Learning Environment’ (MLE).

I have been asked to imagine that I was a classroom teacher and was to design my very own classroom. I used Sumo Paint as my drawing picture provider.

Here is mine : ------->

Tables - I have created 3 circles to show an example of circular tables where the whole classroom could work together and help each other out.

Classroom Rug - I have shaped a big circular rug in the corner of the room that is huge and a bright colour.

Storage and Entertainment - I created a star shaped organiser to store things such as books, paper, pens, crayons and maybe some spot prizes and candy! Also a TV on in the corner I forgot to add.

Thanks For Reading!

By Mitchell.M

25/01/17

Summer Learning Journey - Day #17 : A Decade of Sport

Hey Bloggers! Today is Day #17 of the Summer Learning Journey Holiday Blogging Programme! Let's Begin. Enjoy!

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 victo

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ries 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.

I have been asked to watch a movie trailer named " Chasing Great ". I have also been asked to state 3 things I didn't know about Richie McCaw.

• I learned that he trained hard and he was a guy who knew what he wanted!
• He was born in Oamaru, South Island, a small town in New Zealand.
• He has now considered becoming a Air New Zealand Pilot for the airline.

Activity 2 : Sporting Hero's

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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.

I have been asked to name on my blog who my sporting hero is and why. I also have to include a sporting picture of them.

My Sporting is : Waisake Naholo.

He is my sporting hero because he is a really good rugby player and I admire him. I'm not a really big fan of sports but I just like the way he plays. He is really good at playing rugby. Also he is Fijian like me!

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.

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I have been asked to choose 1 of the 2 dances : Tango, or the Mengurene and state 3 different facts about the dance!

I have chosen the Tango Dance!

• The Main Origin of the Tango Dance mainly consists of the regions : South America, and began on the border river - plate on the border of Argentina and Uruguay.
• This historical dance began to spread around the world in the early years of the 1800's.
• The " Tango Dance " is mainly danced in special events, traditional gatherings, family gatherings, parades or even high school ball dances.

Thanks for reading!

By Mitchell.M

19/01/18

Summer Learning Journey - Day #16 : Turn of the Century

Hey Bloggers! Today is Day #16 of Week 4! Let's Begin!

Activity 1  : Celebrating a Win

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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 my blog I have been asked to tell you what me and my family do to celebrate a special event. Well sometimes we like to gout to restaurants for dinner and desert or we have a small party at our house. We normally decorate the table with lollies, food, drinks and more!

Activity 2 : Lord of the Rings

New Zealand Money!

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!  

Instead of keeping the money Peter Jackson decided to give all the money to me. I have been asked to tell my blog what I would with the money.

• First I would give some to my family! Buy a House, Food ( etc.
• Second I donate some to charity for families to buy food, a house, education supplies and more.
• I would give as much people money just off the street for free!
• Keep the rest and maybe spend it on stuff I would want.
• Maybe some to my friends!

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,’ I have been asked to take a selfie of myself doing something I really like to do such as an hobby!

Here is a picture of me travelling!

I love to travel! It's one of my favourite hobbies!

Thanks for watching!

By Mitchell.M

18/01/18

Summer Learning Journey - Day #15 : Maintaining the Status Quo

Hey bloggers! Today is Day #15 of the Summer Learning Journey Blogging Programme. Let's Begin!

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.

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Tongariro Crossing.

I have been asked what would I pack if I were going to hike the Tongariro Crossing. I have to write a list of 5 items I would bring! What would I bring?

• Water - I would pack multiple water bottles on a very hot sunny day
• Snacks - I would also pack snacks such as : Sandwiches, Fruit and more.
• First Aid Kit -In case of an emergency I would bring one.
• Map - If I got lost during the hike I would use it if I didn't know where to go.
• Pocket Knife - I would use maybe for self defense

My Profile for Mike Moore!

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.

I have been asked to create a short profile for one of our former prime ministers. I have to include a picture and some information all ready provided. Here's mine:

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.

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University!

The new Labour government have promised to give up to three years of free post-secondary education to all New Zealanders by 2020!

I have been asked to tell you about what I think about this. I think this is a good choice but they should put the prices lower. People also have to also pay for rent, bills, taxes. I don't think this is fair.

Thanks for Reading!

By Mitchell.M

12/01/17