Kaitlyn's Learning Blog

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2017 Nau Mai Every year since 1975 New Zealand has marked Māori Language Week. This is a time for all New Zealanders to celebrate te reo Māori (the Māori language) and to use more Māori phrases in everyday life. In 2017 Māori Language Week runs from 11-17 September, the theme is 'Kia ora te reo' – which celebrates New Zealand’s indigenous greeting and the intent of te reo Māori revitalisation efforts between the Crown and Māori. 1. How do you celebrate Maori Language Week in your class/school? Mr. Leys gives us a word each day and we have to find out what all of the words mean and what they have in common. 2. Why is this an important week to New Zealand? Because it celebrates the beautiful Maori culture and their language. 3. How does New Zealand celebrate Maori Language Week? We hold festivals like a cultral festival were people go and peform haka. 4.Can you name any local places of significance that have a Ma...

WHY YOU SHOULD GET A PET - KAITLYN Good day everyone! How many of you LOVE cats or dogs? How many of you have tried and failed to convince your parents to get a pet? How many of you wish you could have a dog or a cat? For this persuasive speech I think everyone should have a pet as they are great companions fur-ever and purr-fect pets to have around in the house! Firstly, pets can reduce your stress levels and keep you fit and healthy. (Especially dogs) How many of you feel stressed sometimes? Well did you know Dogs and cats both reduce stress levels, but each species has its own benefits, like dogs can reduce anxiety and depression while cats reduce risk of a stroke. Pets also dramatically increase immunity and prevent allergies and a study found that children ages 5 to 7 from pet-owning households attend school three weeks more per year than those who don't have pets. Pets also help children emotionally develop. Secondly, Each of the two pets, cats and dogs, have the...

The message is  -  YOU MATTER. We want you to think about how you are awesome. We want to know how you are a genius. Everyone has their own unique talents and abilities. What are yours? We would love to hear all about them. Questions for this week. Q1. Why are you awesome? What is your Genius (something you are good at)? Archery, Art, Drawing, Math, Digi, Writing and English. Q2. What would you like to change in the world around you? I want to cure world hunger and stop deforestation. Q3. How do you think that you could do this? Donate food to a homeless shelter and maybe raise money for and animal charity. Remember  “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love” – Mother Teresa of Calcutta Q4. What is the best thing that a Teacher has ever said to you? 'Every mistake you make, makes you closer to reaching your true potential' Q5. Think of a time when you have achieved a goal...

BLOGGER IDEA - KINDNESS As a blogger idea i have picked two motivational videos on kindness. It shows that being kind won't make you richer or famous but you will feel happy and others will feel happy too. It may not look like it but maybe helping someone across the street or holding the door open could mean the world to them.