Friday 1st July - Block 3

~ CURRENT EVENTS ~

Matariki

This week for current events you need to answer the following questions on your blog.

You need to research and answer the following questions in your own words!

You may find the articles and videos here useful or use this online NZ encyclopedia to help

1. In Maori what does the word 'Matariki' mean?
2. In traditional times what did Maori acknowledge with the arrival of Matariki?
3. How did Matariki affect Maori farming?
4. Explain briefly one legend of how Matariki came to be.
5. What current holidays do some people believe Matariki should take the place of?
6. In your opinion should Matariki become a public holiday, why/why not? Do your research to back up your answer!

~ QUIZ ~

http://kiwikidsnews.co.nz/kiwi-kids-quiz-1st-july-2016/ - Hint: Look through the articles on www. kiwikidsnews.co.nz

Password: fern16

~ EMAILS ~

Please take some time to check for important emails and  do a clean up of your gmail account.

~ STUDENT CHOICE ~

Once you have completed all tasks at 2pm you will have the choice between:

1. Sports in the gym with Mr Reid
2. Boxing with Wheae Sheree
3. Catch up on school work - Literacy, Numeracy, Inquiry (some students KNOW they need to stay and use this time wisely)
4. Indoor game