Athlete Research

 This term my class and I have been making slides about 4 athletes from all over the world and put down some facts about them and find a picture of them. We also write down their history and who they could be a hero to. This is my slide down below.

Harakeke - Libbie

Last week my reading group read a story called Harakeke, this story was about a girl and her mum weaving flax. I found this story really cool and interesting. I done two activities. 1 activity was when we got to choose something we could weave and then write instructions on how to make it, for the other 1 we had to choose 6 things we could weave and write the uses for them.

 How to weave a Fish/Matira

We are learning how to weave harakeke fish for 

decorations or to give to a friend or a family member.

To make a harakeke fish all you will need is a pair 

of scissors and two pieces of flax. Make sure you have 

a bright piece and a dark piece.

Step 1: You will need to wrap a length of flax around your

 fingers twice. Which is the dark piece.

Step 2: Thread another piece of flax under the second

 loop and over the first. Which is the bright piece.

Step 3: wrap the second piece of flax right around behind the 

first loop and then under the second one at the back.

Step 4: Then again bring the second right around over the front 

then thread it under the first loop. Make sure to pull it tight.

Step 5: Then take the right hand end of the light green flax 

and bend it around to the beach.

Step 6: Pass it over the first dark flax loop and under the 

second. 

Step 7: Then pull all the ends in tight to make them

 nice and square. And then you cut the fins so they aren't 

so long. And now you are done.

Subantarctic Islands

Term 3, week 2 my reading group read a story about the Subantartic Islands. This story talks about how New Zealand has more islands then just the South and the North. But these islands no humans can live on them only animals and plants. You also have to have a special pass to visit. I done 1 activity for this.

Longest Walk

In week 1 of term 3 my reading group read a story called the Longest Walk. The longest walk was about a family who walk the whole of New Zealand. They started from up the North Island and walked down to the bottom of New Zealand which is the South Island. My two activities will be down below.

Tongariro Track 

Where The Track Is

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in the

Tongariro national park - New Zealand’s oldest national park.

What Views You Will See

You will be able to see a volcano, heaps of snow

(so make sure you are wearing warm clothes) and some

really pretty views.

 

When It Is Ok To Be Walked

Summer is the most popular time to enjoy the hike.

The summer hiking season is from November

through to the end of April.

Who Is It Suitable For

This track would probably only be suitable

for people that are usually hikers. And for those who are fit.

But I do agree that anyone can walk it.