Summer Learning Journey Week 2:Day 1

For this activity, please write a letter that includes the issue you have chosen, why you have chosen it, and what you would like our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, to do about it. It is your job to persuade us (and her!) that it’s an important issue.

On your blog, share your letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Hey Jacinda Adern,

Hope you are having a great day. It is getting really hot and that is a big issue around Auckland. I think that you should make the pools free because very hot and it is nearly Christmas so that could be an early Christmas present for people in Auckland! Merry Christmas! 

Laki

Summer Learning Journey Week 2:Day 1

25 years, 3 months, 2 days.

1985

1985 + ? = 2010

1985 + 15 = 2000 + 10 = 2010

15 + 10 = 25 - years

How many more months from April to July? 3 Months

7 + ? = 9

7 + 2 = 9 . 2 - days

For this activity, we would like you to calculate Jessa’s age when she won the NAIDOC Youth of the Year award. She was born on 7 April 1985 and she received the award on 9 July 2010. Please provide the answer to this question in years, months and days (eg. 20 years, 6 months and 2 days).

On your blog, please post both your final answer and an explanation of how you solved this maths problem. You could write your explanation, or use screencastify to record yourself explaining how you solved it.

Summer Learning Journey Week 3:Day 1

For this activity, create a list of your ‘Top 5’ favourite things to do and take a photo of yourself doing each of these things.

On your blog post both your list and your photos of your favourite things.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1 Day 5

For this activity, listen to the podcast of Yusra Mardini, or read her story on her personal website.

On your blog, retell the story of this amazing young woman from Syria.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:day 5

For this activity, we would like to learn more about the things that are important to you.

On your blog, please share three things that you treasure and say why they are treasures to you.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:Day 4

For this activity, imagine that you were allowed to change your name to anything that you wanted.

On your blog, tell us what you would change your name to and why you would choose that name.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:Day 4

For this activity, imagine that you were asked to create a travel brochure for Tonga (or a country that is important to you). On the brochure, include lots of great tips about what to see and do in the country.

On your blog, post your finished copy of your brochure.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:Day 4

For this activity, watch these videos about Serena and Venus Williams.

On your blog, tell us three things that you learned from watching these videos, as well as one thing you would still like to know.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:Day 3

For this activity, choose a friend or family member and ask them what their dream job would be. Please then brainstorm six ways in which you could support them in achieving their dream job.

On your blog, present your ideas as a poster or infographic.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1: Day 3

For this activity, we would like you to imagine that you had the chance to interview LeBron James, Steven Adams or another basketball player of your choice.

On your blog, tell us who you would interview and then provide a list of five questions that you would like to ask your chosen player.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1: Day 3

For this activity, let’s imagine that you could be a superhero for a day. What three superpowers would you most like to have?

On your blog, please list the three superpowers, tell us why you have chosen each one, and tell us what you are going to do with them.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1: Day 2

For this activity, we would like to hear about a time when you, or someone you know, was brave like Sully.

On your blog, recount a time when you (or someone else you know) did something brave.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:Day 2

For this activity, let’s imagine that you were Neil Armstrong.

On your blog, write a short poem describing how you felt when you first set foot on the moon. Here is a link to some different poetry forms.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1: Day 2

For this activity, compare and contrast these two aviators. You could use this venn diagram.

On your blog, share your comparison between the two women and be sure to include at least three similarities and three differences between these two aviators.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1: Day 1

SPCA - SPCA is Chrity who is animals from around the local community. They are taking care of the animals that deserately need it and bring justice to those who have failed the innocent animals.

For this activity, please select a charity that you are interested in. You may choose your own or use one from our list (below). Read about the charity.

List of Possible Charities:

SPCA

Auckland City Mission

Air Rescue

OXFAM

On your blog, write a short explanation of what the charity does.

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:Day 1

For this activity we would like you to think about your own experiences and your own cultural background. Where does your family come from? Do they come from Europe like Abel Tasman, Polynesia like Kupe, or somewhere else?

On your blog, please tell us about your cultural background. Where do you and your family come from?

Summer Learning Journey Week 1:Day 1

For this activity, make a list of ten food items that you could take with you. Please think carefully about what you will take as you won’t have access to a refrigerator or freezer while at sea. Please explain why you would select each item.

On your blog, post your list of 10 food items you would take on an ocean voyage and the reasons why you chose these items.

Teaser Week | SlJ

For this activity, please think about this issue of the gender pay gap carefully. It is quite controversial (some people agree with it and some people disagree with it).

On your blog, tell us what you think. Is it fair? Why or why not? Be sure to explain exactly why you feel the way that you do.

Thoughts:

I agree with the fact that All Blacks are getting paid more than the Black Ferns because the All Blacks have accomplished more than the Black Ferns have.

Teaser Week | SLJ

Teaser Week | SLJ

Teaser Week | SLJ

Kia ora tātou

Greetings all

Ko Mt Wellington te maunga

mountain

Ko Omaru Creek te awa

river/water

Nō Auckland ahau

town/city/country

Ko Laki tōku ingoa

first name

Teaser Week | SLJ

For this activity, please interview three friends and ask them what they are most proud of. It could be something that they, or someone in their family, have accomplished.

On your blog, please share who these people were (first names only) and what they were proud of.

Interviews
Friend/Sione - I interviewed Sione and he said "I am proud of coming to school everyday."

Friend/George - "I am proud of attending this school for 8 years"

Friend/Jerome  - "I am proud of myself"

Teaser Week | SLJ

For this activity, let’s imagine that Donald Trump called you up and asked for your opinion on this controversial issue.

On your blog, please tell us what you think about his plan to build a wall between the USA and Mexico. Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Why do you think so?

My Opnion:

I think that idea is stupid because the Mexicans are just like all the other Americans. We are all humans but building that wall will be pretty stupid because the Mexicans might not have that much space but going around America would be great for them so that they can  be free and try new things!

Non-Violence Protest | Teaser Week SLJ

Teaser Week | SLJ

For this activity, let’s imagine that, like Helen, you are hired to lead an organisation. In this case, you are hired to be the principal of your school for one week. How exciting?! What changes would you introduce? Would you make the school day longer? Would you introduce daily trips to the swimming pool?

On your blog, list five changes that you would make to your school if you were hired to be the principal for one week.

CHANGES:

- You can play Rugby

- We are going to pools every Monday and Thursday

- Mufti every Friday

Teaser Week | SLJ

For this activity, please watch this short introductory video from The Water Project.

On your blog, share what you have learned about The Water Project with us. What is the goal of the organisation? Where do they work? What have they achieved?

What I learned from the project
Women in Africa would take some time out of learning to go and get water but the Water Project helps them with water so that they recieve water and still recieve knowledge.

Where do they work?
The Water Project is working in Kenya.

"Lorde" Profile Page

Activity: On your blog, post a copy of the profile page. Please include at least five interesting facts about Lorde on the page.

Nachos || Technology Cooking

At Technology I made Nachos with Palu and with the help of Mrs Tuipulotu. Making Nachos was a great experience because I now know how to make it for my family or friends. The ingredients we used were Dorito Chips,Bake Beans, Chilli sauce, Mix Herbs, Mince and a Onion.

Sewing | Activity Week

Trip to Mt Wellington