The starts of a new day as the days of school is over. Soon to be leaving 2018 and into a new year. Anyway its never to late to keep learning so that's why I joined The Summer Learning Journey. Some people may think that learning in the holiday is boring but it can really help your learning improve.
To learn more cool facts about New Zealand, check out the Tourism NZ website. Read the fun facts posted on the website and choose your ‘Top 3.’ On your blog, post your ‘Top 3 Fun Facts’ about NZ in your own words
DAY 1: IN THE BEGINNING...
Activity 1: The Legend of New Zealand [4 points]
According to Māori mythology, much of Aotearoa New Zealand was formed when Māui, a powerful demigod, fished it out of the sea. Legend has it that Māui created a magical fish hook from the jawbone of his grandmother and that one day he took his hook, boarded a boat, and rode out into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Once at sea, he threw his magical hook into the water and caught a fish. This ‘fish’ was actually the North Island of New Zealand! In honour of this legend, the North Island of New Zealand is sometimes referred to as Te Ika a Māui or ‘Māui’s fish’ and the South Island of New Zealand is sometimes referred to as Te Waka a Māui or ‘Māui’s canoe’.
1. New Zealand which is also known as Aotearoa. Aotearoa means the land
of the long white cloud but in maori it is called Te Whenua o Aotearoa.
of the long white cloud but in maori it is called Te Whenua o Aotearoa.
2. Our New Zealanders are also called kiwis but people may think that kiwis
are a fruit well they are wrong. Kiwis are New Zealand native flightless,and
nearly wingless bird. Kiwis are only found in New Zealand.
are a fruit well they are wrong. Kiwis are New Zealand native flightless,and
nearly wingless bird. Kiwis are only found in New Zealand.
3.The official language in New Zealand is English and Maori. Almost the
entire population speaks english. English is also a second language to
some people. English is the common spoken languages in New Zealand
entire population speaks english. English is also a second language to
some people. English is the common spoken languages in New Zealand
Task description:
This take that I have took part is apart of the SLJ (summer learning journey) so this weeks task was about A PLACE TO STAND. My job was to find out 3 fun facts on a website about New Zealand and pick my top 3 facts that I was gonna write about.
Talofa Tehilla
ReplyDeleteMy name is Izzy. I am part of the Summer Learning Journey team. I’m glad to see that you have made a start on your blogging. Remember the more of the activities you do each day, the better your chance is at getting a prize.
You have picked some really interesting facts to share. I like the official languages one the most. I really like that we live in a country that embraces languages from all over the world. Did you know that we have a third, non-spoken official language? It is New Zealand sign language. Do you know any sign language?
Keep up the blogging.
Thanks,
Izzy