Summer Learning Journey: Day 2 : Week 2 | Activity 3

Today I completed the third activity to day 2 of week 2 for the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity, we needed to visit this website HERE and choose 2 different plants to find 3 similarities, and 3 differences between the two. The two plants I chose was the baseball plant, and the white baneberrry plant.

Similarities:    1. They are both toxic     2. They both have an average height under 100cm.      3. They both last only a few years on average.

Differences:   1. Only the Baneberry plant has berries growing on it.     2. The Native Americans used the White Baneberry plant as poison.     3. The baseball plant grows flowers while the White Baneberry does not.

Summer Learning Journey: Day 2 : Week 2 | Activity 2

Today I completed the second activity for day 2 of week 2 for the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity, we needed to think of someone that we think is tough and strong, and what they mean to us. The person that I chose was my mum. She isn't strong physically, although she is never scared to have a say, she puts up with many things every day, and she has gone through many ups and downs, and has always kept a smile. She cares for me, and the rest of my family. She does everything to make sure there is food on my plate, I am healthy, and that I get plenty of rest every night. I love my mum, and i'm so happy that I have her.

Summer Learning Journey: Day 2 : Week 2 | Activity 1

Today, I completed the first activity for day 2 of week 2 of the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity, we needed to watch This Video of somebody weaving some flax to create a fish. We then needed to create a blogpost explaining whether we would like to try flax weaving, if it interests us, and why or why not.

Yes I would one day want to try flax weaving. It does interest me, and I believe that it would make a great hobby. I find it interesting, as I remember when I was young, I saw someone weaving some flax, and I was amazed at how this large bit of flax was made into a beautiful flower.

Summer Learning Journey: Day 1 : Week 2 | Activity 3

Today I completed the third activity to day 1 of week 2 for the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity, we had to find out whether 5 given fish facts were true or false by using our smart searching skills that we have learnt in class. This challenge was fairly easy, although the hardest fact to answer had to be fact 4.

Fish Fact #1: The oldest known fish in the world is a 65 year old Australian lungfish. FALSE

Fish Fact #2: Sharks are the only fish that have eyelids. FALSE

Fish Fact #3: Starfish are a type of fish. FALSE

Fish Fact #4: Fish communicate with each other by making low-pitched sounds (moans, hisses, etc) TRUE

Fish Fact #5: Fish usually swim together in groups called ‘classes.’ TRUE

Summer Learning Journey: Day 1 : Week 2 | Activity 2

Today I completed the second activity for day 1 of week 2 for the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity, we are given a free ticket to the Lake Taupo Cycle Race. We are allowed to bring 3 people to act as our support crew. Who will we bring, and why? I would bring my family which includes my mum, dad, and brother. I would choose them as they support me through every big moment I go through, and I would want them to see me, as it would encourage me to go further.

Summer Learning Journey: Day 1 : Week 2 | Activity 1

Today I completed the first activity of day 1 of week 2 of the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity we needed to think of something that we like to do in the Summer. Once thought of we would post a picture showing us doing it. I thought of playing on parks, as during the Summer time in school, I tend to enjoy that activity. It keeps me in shape, there are different things I can do on a park, and I find it a great way to spend time.

                                                                   Playing On Parks

Summer Learning Journey: Day 5 : Week 1 | Activity 3

Today I completed the final activity for day 5 of week 1 for the Summer Learning Journey. For this activity, we needed to give a description where we painted a picture with words about the wonders of New Zealand. We are set in the situation that New Zealand is going to sink in the next week, so we better hurry along.

New Zealand, a place that over 4.7 million people can call home. New Zealand is believed to sink to the bottom of the ocean next week, so while we can, let us embark on a journey through the magical wonders of New Zealand. New Zealand is filled with kind citizens all throughout the country, and it is always delight to say hello to someone. New Zealand is inhabited with different opportunities for tourists to learn about New Zealand history and culture. You can look in almost any direction, and you will be directed to a nearby beach or pool if you want to take a quick dip in the water. Visit such amazing places like Kerikeri, and purchase the monstrous Highway 10 ice cream for the biggest challenge you could ever think of. Or visit Auckland (The City Of Sails) to make your way up the Sky Tower, the tallest tower in New Zealand. Or even take a tour up to the top of the North Island, where you can see a small Pohutakawa tree growing out of the rocks, where it is believed by Maori people that when you pass away, your spirit rises to the tree, and you go beneath it with all of your ancestors. Once you've seen the tree, you can take a look around, and see where the Tasman sea and Pacific ocean meet. It was truly amazing when I went up there earlier this holidays.