Friday-22nd-December-2017
Day 5: The Dawn of a New Era…
From the 1840s onwards, many European settlers
came to live in New Zealand. It was a difficult period
in New Zealand’s history. As the settlers began to
outnumber the Māori, a great war erupted between
the two groups as they fought for access to land to
build homes and establish communities.
came to live in New Zealand. It was a difficult period
in New Zealand’s history. As the settlers began to
outnumber the Māori, a great war erupted between
the two groups as they fought for access to land to
build homes and establish communities.
Activity 1: Translating Phrases
Unlike the Māori, many of the European settlers didn’t
speak Te Reo Māori. Instead, they spoke English.
As you can imagine, it was very difficult for the two
groups to communicate because they did not have a
dictionary or a translator. These days we are able to
use the Internet to translate words and phrases from
one language to another.
speak Te Reo Māori. Instead, they spoke English.
As you can imagine, it was very difficult for the two
groups to communicate because they did not have a
dictionary or a translator. These days we are able to
use the Internet to translate words and phrases from
one language to another.
Use Google Translate to translate the following five
phrases from English to Te Reo Māori or from Te
Reo Māori to English. Post the translations on your
blog. Be sure to include the phrase in both the
phrases from English to Te Reo Māori or from Te
Reo Māori to English. Post the translations on your
blog. Be sure to include the phrase in both the
English and Māori to earn full points.
Phrases:
- Nau mai ki Aotearoa - Welcome to New Zealand
- Mikaela is my name - Ko Mikaela toku ingoa
- What is your name? - He aha to ingoa?
- He pai taku ki te takaro i te whutupaoro - I like to play Rugby
- Where do you come from? - No hea koe?
Activity 2: The Treaty of Waitangi
On 6 February 1840, a very special document was
signed by the Māori chiefs and the British settlers
in New Zealand. It was called the Treaty of Waitangi
(Te Tiriti o Waitangi) and it outlined how the two
groups would live together and work together in
New Zealand. It was the first document of its kind to
be signed in the entire world. The Treaty was signed
in a place called Waitangi in northern New Zealand.
signed by the Māori chiefs and the British settlers
in New Zealand. It was called the Treaty of Waitangi
(Te Tiriti o Waitangi) and it outlined how the two
groups would live together and work together in
New Zealand. It was the first document of its kind to
be signed in the entire world. The Treaty was signed
in a place called Waitangi in northern New Zealand.
Follow this Waitangi village link to read about the village
of Waitangi. On your blog, tell us three fun things that
you can do as a visitor in Waitangi. Which one would
you like to do the most?
of Waitangi. On your blog, tell us three fun things that
you can do as a visitor in Waitangi. Which one would
you like to do the most?
Three Fun Things to do as a Visitor in Waitangi:
> One of the things that you can do in Waitangi is taking
a tour through the Waitangi River on a Maori Waka.
a tour through the Waitangi River on a Maori Waka.
> Another thing that you could do is exploring the
beautiful scenery garden that surrounds the Treaty house.
beautiful scenery garden that surrounds the Treaty house.
> From the Treaty House it will lead you to a forest walk
that completes to 6 kilometres ending at Haruru Falls.
that completes to 6 kilometres ending at Haruru Falls.
Out of Everything I would like to go on a trip along
the Waitangi River because it would be a great
experience for me having my first time on a Waka.
the Waitangi River because it would be a great
experience for me having my first time on a Waka.
Bonus Activity: #EarnTheFern
After the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, New Zealand
became a British colony. Many other countries in the
world are also British colonies including Canada,
South Africa, Australia, India and Malaysia. As a group
they were, and still are, called the ‘Commonwealth’
countries. Years ago, a man named Melville Marks
Robinson was asked to organize a sporting competition
became a British colony. Many other countries in the
world are also British colonies including Canada,
South Africa, Australia, India and Malaysia. As a group
they were, and still are, called the ‘Commonwealth’
countries. Years ago, a man named Melville Marks
Robinson was asked to organize a sporting competition
for people living in the Commonwealth countries. It is
called the Commonwealth Games. The first ever event
took place in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.
called the Commonwealth Games. The first ever event
took place in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.
Athletes from New Zealand have competed in the
Commonwealth Games for years. In the most recent
Commonwealth Games event in Glasgow, Scotland
New Zealand athletes won a total of 45 medals.
Commonwealth Games for years. In the most recent
Commonwealth Games event in Glasgow, Scotland
New Zealand athletes won a total of 45 medals.
The next Commonwealth Games will be held in 2018
in the Gold Coast, Australia. Hundreds of athletes are
competing for the chance to represent NZ at the games
(to 'Earn the Fern').
in the Gold Coast, Australia. Hundreds of athletes are
competing for the chance to represent NZ at the games
(to 'Earn the Fern').
One of New Zealand’s gold-medal-winning Commonwealth
athletes was a man named Bill Kini. Bill won a gold medal
at the 1966 Commonwealth Games for being the best
heavyweight boxer. He was a man of many talents! He
played rugby in Ōtāhuhu in the 1960s and later moved to
Whangarei.
Imagine that you could interview Bill. What would you ask
him about his time at the 1966 Commonwealth Games.
What would you want to know? I’d like to know how he
had time to train for two sports at once.
On your blog, write four questions that you would ask
Bill Kini.
What I Would Ask Bill Kini?:
- Bill Kini, who inspired you to participate in the Heavyweight
Boxing Sport?
- At what age did you begin to compete in the Commonwealth
Games?
- How did you keep track of focusing on both Sports, Rugby
and Boxing?
- What do you think you have improved and not improved on?
Bonus Points: 8
Aloha Mikkaela
ReplyDeleteMy name is Sarah and I go to Glen Innes School
I can see you have put in a lot of effort to this task and it is fantastic. You also have a lot of interesting questions as well.
Hey there Mikaela, thanks for writing four questions to ask Bill Kini during an interview.
ReplyDeleteI really like the first question asking about who inspired him to become a professional boxer. It would certainly be interesting to find out who motivated him at a young age. I also like your third question, which asks how he managed to focus on two sports at once. This is a good question because it focuses on what makes Bill Kini so special. This is what people would be interested in hearing.
Great job Mikaela. If you could interview someone famous, who would it be and why?
Thanks, Billy
Kia Ora Mikaela,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Hazel, and I am a member of the Summer Learning Journey team.
You did a great job translating those commonly used phrases. Had you heard any of them before? I knew a few of them, but the one about rugby was new to me. Do you know any other Maori phrases?
You did a great job researching and describing the activities that people can do if they visit Waitangi. Have you ever been there? I have visited the Treaty Grounds a few times; it's a lovely area. There is also so much to learn!
I look forward to reading more of your posts soon!
Hazel :)