Polynesians Arrival To New Zealand

 

Todays video was about the first people who traveled to New Zealand and how the Polynesians settled in New Zealand. The first people to find New Zealand was chasing an octopus when they found New Zealand. 

Polynesian Wayfinders

 

Today is the first day of Term 4! This term we are looking into the history of New Zealand and the Polynesians. Our video today was about the Polynesians Wayfinders, how they found their way around the ocean and what they used to find their ways.

Term 4 starts today! Cultural Festival, Prize Giving, Graduation and Athletics are some of the things I am very excited for this term because I get to cheer on some of my friends and I get to participate in these amazing activities!

Poi Rakau

Room 12 got introduced to a new game called Poi Rakau. Poi Rakau is game where every person has a long stick and is standing in a circle, if the caller calls out "Whaka te Maui" than means you move left and if the caller calls out " Whaka te Matou" that means you move right. You have to try and get the stick before it hits and ground and make sure you don't push each other and each others stick. It was fun playing Poi Rakau with my class and I hope you try it with your class for Maori Language Week or for fun.

James Naismith!

For September, Room 12 is going to be looking more into Inventions, Inventors and Innovations! 

Me and Coree made a PowerPoint about the Inventor of Basketball - James Naismith!

James Naismith was challenged by the program director at YMCA to make a physical activity that athletes could train too while waiting and finishing sport seasons!

Tonga's Gold Tooth

Due to Tongan Language Week, the whole school had different tasks to complete. One of the tasks that I am sharing on my blog is the " Tonga's Gold Tooth." A lot of Tongans have about 2 - 3 teeth that is half or a quarter filled with golden covers. The story that I shared is not true but if you want to find out the truth behind the golden tooth, ask someone who has one and see if they know about the history or why they got one! I had a lot of fun this week with the Tongan Feed that was provided by the Glen Taylor School family and parents! Happy Tongan Language Week! 

Panikeke/Keke Isite Recipe

This recipe is a Panikeke/Keke Isite recipe for Tongan Language Week. Today we are having a Tongan feed and one of our activities are to recreate a recipe for Panikeke/Keke Isite! These Keke Isites are very yum and please try them at home for Tongan Language Week!

Week In Review

This week was the first week back at school and I had so much fun with my classmates and seeing them again!

Be safe!