Winter Learning Journey - Assembly

During the Winter Learning Journey, we learnt many facts about New Zealand. Rachel came to Panmure Bridge School to hand out the awards and prices to the participants of the Winter Learning Journey.There were lots of students who contributed. There were 6 top winners, 1st place winners were Oh Hsen and Daniel, 2nd place winners were AJ and Alex, and 3rd place winners were Eric and Ofa. Rachel also priced the top girl blogger Nazella. Our school had the most participants in the Winter Learning Journey. While doing the Winter Learning Journey, we all improved in our reading and writing. This was a very fun activity to do over the holidays. 

Thank you Rachel for making this program possible and commenting on our individual blogs. I would like to thank Rachel's group for commenting feedback and taking the time to go over our work.

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to watch 3 different performances of the All Blacks doing the haka. I then had to order them from the greatest performance to the worst.  

1. The Greatest haka EVER 

2. All Blacks‡ - Haka Ka Mate

3. All Blacks vs South Africa 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 6, Activity 2

For this activity I had to write down three events of my choices that are happening in the Matariki festival at the Te Papa Museum. 

1. Ukulele playing

2. Plays 

3. Creating a balloon sculpture

Winter Learning Journey - Day 6, Activity 1

For this activity I had to imagine that I landed in New Zealand on a waka. I had to write a poem about how I felt when I got to New Zealand. 

The beautiful land in my sight I had never seen before,

Waiting to get off the waka getting ready to explore,

Walking around I could not forget the the feeling between my toes,

As I was walking on the grass,

Never have I been happy,

Not forgetting the moment,

I landed in New Zealand

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to choose whether I would like to go bike riding on the Otago Rail Trail or not. 

I would like to because it would be a great exercise and it sounds like lots of fun. I also like riding my bike. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 5 Activity 2

For this activity I had to learn about a famous New Zealander. I choose a famous singer, Lorde. I her name, where she was born, why she's famous and 2 facts about her. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 5, Activity 1

For this activity, I had to imagine I was lost in a forest all by my self. I wrote a 8 - 10 sentence story about what might happen next. 

It was a beautiful day in the forest but I had not forgotten that I was lost all by myself. Strolling across the forest floor I wondered if I was every going to be found. Panicking and pancaking I thought I was lost forever. Imagining my friends were there calmed me a bit down. I heard the sound of a helicopter. I quickly climbed up the highest tree to get their attention. They found me and I was never so happy. I was jumping with joy and quickly went to my friends.  

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to form my opinion about Hectors Dolphins getting caught by large fishing nets. I think we should ban people from fishing at Farewell Split because it decreases the population of the Hectors Dolphins.  

Winter Learning Journey - Day 4, Activity 2

For this activity I had to watch 2 trailers about a movie called Whale Rider. I then had to write a summary of the movie and rate it out of 5. 

This movie is about a girl whose twin brother was supposed to be titled as the next chief in their tribe. However, he did not survive but his sister survives. Males are only allowed to become chief's but the custom changed. I'd give this movie a 3 out of 5 because it is not in my liking. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 4, Activity 1

For this activity I had to read about a place called Farewell Split. It was in the news where whales accidentally swam into the split and got stuck on the beach where they couldn't return to the ocean because the water was to shallow. The local people tried to save them but most of the whales died. I described what the local people did to try and save them: 

1. Pour buckets of water on them. 

2. Put wet towels on them. 

3. They filled their chilly bins, water bottles, pots with water and poured them over the beached whales. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 3, Activity 2

For this activity I had to read a article about how people in New Zealand are working to kill pests. I had to give an opinion and give three reasons why I think that way. I agree with the people in New Zealand who are killing the pests because: 

1. The pests are harmful towards the native animals because they eat their eggs. 

2. The pests destroy the native trees in New Zealand.

3. They have different diseases that can spread to the animals. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 3, Activity 1

For this activity, I had to adopt a animal from the adopt a kiwi house critter website. I choose to adopt a Brown Kiwi. Here are some facts:  

1. They eat earthworms, insects and grubs. 

2. They have tiny wings but cannot fly. 

3. It is the only animal in the world that has nostrils at the end of its beak. 

4. Kiwi's are omnivores even though they eat worms. 

5.  Most live for about 25 - 50 years 

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity I had to interview one person in my family and them what their five favorite things to do outside. I choose to interview my younger sister. She liked: 

1. Riding her bike 

2. Playing with her friends

3. Playing volleyball

4. Going on the trampoline

5. Walking to the shops 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 2, Activity 2

For this activity I had to imagine, I was interviewing Laura Dekker. I had to write down 5 questions that I would ask her. 

1. What inspired you to sail around the world? 

2. Was it scary sailing the world alone? 

3. What do you like most about sailing? 

4. Which place was your favorite that you had visited?

5. How old were you when you started sailing? 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 2, Activity 1

For this activity I had to visit three places, Rangitoto Island, Karekare beach, and Tane Mahuta. 

The place I most enjoyed visiting was Karekare beach because it has an amazing waterfall and is has an amazing place where you can walk and picnic. 

Winter Learning Journey - Bonus Activity

For this activity, I had to create my own New Zealand flag using the website Flag designer. Here is my flag, the black and white represents the all blacks and the green represents New Zealand nature. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 1, Activity 2

1. Go to Rainbows End

2. Go to the Auckland Domain public park

3. Visit Rangitoto

4. Go to the Auckland Zoo 

5. Visit Piha Beach

For this activity I had to watch a video about the tourist video for Auckland and pick 5 favorite places I would like to visit. 

Winter Learning Journey - Day 1, Activity 1

1. Did you know 4.4 million New Zealanders are 69% European 14.6% Maori 9.2% Asian and 6.9% non - Maori Pacific Islanders?

 2. Rugby is the most popular sport in New Zealand.

 3. Over three - quarters of New Zealand population lives in the North Island.

For this activity I had to find some facts about New Zealand and write down 3 of those facts about the New Zealand people. 

Winter Learning Journey

Today, Rachel came to Panmure Bridge School to talk to the seniors  about the Winter Learning journey. This term's theme for the Winter Learning Journey is home in New Zealand. We get prizes for coming 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th.