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Please think of someone in your life who is a role model to you. This could be a parent, grandparent, neighbour, minister, imam, rabbi etc. Please ask them to share one piece of wisdom (advice) with you.

On your blog, share this wisdom with your readers. Please tell us who you heard it from.

My Mum likes the paragraph from "Desiderata"  by Max Ehrmann. " With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, It is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful  Strive to be happy. 

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On your blog tell us the names of the two groups that interest you and then tell us at least two facts about each group.

•Aboriginals had pet dogs for many reasons.

• 33 percent of Aboriginal Australian children had to be taken away to other families.

• Estimated 25,000 Ainu people still live there now.

• This northern island of Japan  is home to the indigenous Ainu people.

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Imagine that Emma has just emailed you. She needs you to recommend a book that you like for her book club and write a review of it.

On your blog, share your book review with a photo or illustration (drawing) of the book. Tell us what the book is about and why you chose it.

I Recommend Fing its a really funny book by David Walliams, it is the story of a child who had everything but still wanted more.

Just one more "fing".  I chose fing because it is a funny and interesting story.

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Please write a short story. The story can be about anything that you wish!

On your blog, share your short story. We can’t wait to read it!

Long Long ago there lived a dog a very fluffy dog she was called Spark. She loved the water as long as her friend was there with her. Her best friend was called Rosa she loved playing with Rosa but one day Rosa said she was going to move away to Pine Lake that was 10 hours away from  Glistening Rocks where Spark lived. Spark was very sad. She thought she would be the happiest Dog in the world. But she was The saddest Dog in the world. But then the next day at School there was new dog coming to school with rosa gone  Spark was finally Excited  that someone else was coming to school. The next day the dog came to school her name was Biscuit. Spark saw the new dog  she went over to her after her playing and sitting with her they became best friends Spark and Biscuit Were so happy. 

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Imagine that the government has decided to create a new $10 bank note. They want to replace Kate with a picture of a different NZ woman.

On your blog, tell us who you think should be put on the new $10 note. Please provide us with a picture of this amazing woman and explain why you think she should be chosen                                

Jean Batten because she is a famous NZ aviator I think she should go on the ten dollar note.

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Use the information and video to tell your readers about the problem Rosa Parks faced on the bus that day. What did she do about this problem? On your blog, describe the problem Rosa Parks faced on the bus, and what she did about it.

 The Driver said for the African American passengers to move out of their seats and all of the other coloured people obeyed him but not Rosa ... The result was prison she was arrested and fined.  she refused to pay. Rosa argued it was the law that was bad not her behaviour. 

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Have a look at the School Strike for Climate Australia website. On your blog, list three things that you learned. Please also post a photograph of something that you are doing around home to help the environment.

1. They want everybody to be kind to the environment.

2. No new coal, oil and gas projects.

3.  Look after your community.

                                                                 


Using reusable bags 

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Imagine that you are Mr Mandela and you are in prison.

On your blog, write a diary entry pretending that you are Mr Mandela. Please write at least four sentences to describe what it might be like in the prison.

This is the eighth year in prison.  I don't know how long I'll be stuck in here I hope I'm out soon. This is wrong I shouldn't be in here its horrible. I only get a straw mat to sleep on. I don't know when I'll get dinner tonight I might not be having any. Well I might  I get out soon if I'm lucky.

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Please write a letter to Jacinda about something that is important to you. Tell her why it is important and what you would like her to do about it.

Dear Jacinda, I hate the way some people treat  animals everybody should be nice to them. If they are not they should go to prison. Please stop people from hurting those special animals.
Don't you want the animals to be happy?. I know I do

Yours Sincerely Pippa 

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Jessa was 25 when she won the NAIDOC Youth of the Year award. How many years until you are 25?

On your blog, write out the maths question and answer, and tell us how you worked it out.

How many years until i'm 25 ? = 16 years because 9 + 16 = 25.

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Create a list of your 3 favourite things to do and take a photo of yourself doing each of these things.

On your blog post both your list and your photos of your favourite things

1. Playing at the farm. 

2. Playing with my Rabbit .

3. Spending time with my family.

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For this activity, choose one person and read about them. On your blog, please tell us: The name of the person A sentence about the work they do/have done A sentence about how they/their work has had an impact on the lives of others

 Name : Kelly Slater

Work: Kelly is a Professional Surfer and has been competing in many races.

How does his work affect others: He has made other young surfers believe in themselves.

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Listen to the podcast of Yusra Mardini or read her story on her website. On your blog, retell the story of this brave young woman from Syria.

Yusra Mardini and her Older sister had to leave Syria because the war was starting. When she was leaving on the boat 15 minutes into the ocean the boats engine failed and so as a professional swimmer Yusra dived into the water and towed the boat by her swimming she was great at. That day she had saved 20 people. She had been very brave.  

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On your blog, please share three things that are important to you and why they are so important.

My Family, Friends and Pets they all make me happy I love all my family and pets. My Friends are always nice to me 

I'm happy I have such a Loving Family and Nice Friends and the Best pets in the world. 

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Imagine that you were asked to create a travel poster for a country of your choice. On the poster, include lots of great tips about what to see and do in the country. On your blog, post your finished copy of your poster.

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Imagine that you were allowed to change your name to anything that you wanted.

On your blog, tell us what you would change your name to and why you would choose that name.

I  would choose Ivy Blaze Because I like the Ivy's (the Plant) and Blaze is a rare and unique name that probably not many people are called.

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Here are two videos about Serena Williams and Venus Williams. Choose one to watch (or watch both!)

On your blog, tell us three things that you learned from watching this video, as well as one thing you would still like to know.

She has won 4 gold medals.
She  never gives up.                               Will she ever stop playing tennis?
her dad taught her how to play. 

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Please think about your dream job. Who do you think could help you to achieve this dream? What could they do to help you? On your blog, share your dream job, who could help you to achieve this, and what they could do to help. Share your brainstorm as a poster or infographic.

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Imagine that you could interview LeBron James or Steven Adams. On your blog, tell us who you would interview and write three questions that you would like to ask the basketball player.

Why did you choose to play basketball?

Do you think you have Improved at basketball this season?

Are you proud of your place in basketball?

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Imagine that you could be a superhero for a day. What three superpowers would you most like to have?

On your blog, please list the three superpowers, tell us why you have chosen each one, and tell us what you are going to do with them.

If I Could have three superpowers I would have Water, Fire and Plant Superpower because if I had Water Power I could live in water and be friends with all marine animals.  If I had Fire Powers I could make animals made out of flames then I could ride them. And  if I had plant Super powers  I could have big Beautiful Flower Gardens.

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On your blog, recount a time when you (or someone you know) did something brave.

One Day my Mum went out onto the road to save the neighbours dogs because they were sitting down on the road.  It was on main south road. There was heaps of traffic. She stopped the traffic and  picked up the dogs so she could bring them back to their house.

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For this activity, let’s imagine that you were Neil Armstrong.  On your blog, write a short poem describing how you felt when you first set foot on the moon.

Surprised

Peaceful

Amazed

Calm

Enjoyable

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For this activity, compare and contrast these two aviators. You could use this venn diagram.  On your blog, share your comparison between the two aviators.

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Please choose a charity that you are interested in. You may choose your own or use one from our list (below). Read about the charity.

On your blog, write a short explanation of what the charity does.

The SPCA saves animals lives when they have been in a accident or when neglected, abused and abandoned. They try and rehome them to better and kinder people. Lots of people go there to get pets. Over this year they have saved 40,000 animals . I'm happy for the pets because now they will have a better life.

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Please think about your own culture. Where does your family come from? What is important or special to you and your family? What language do you speak? 
 On your blog, please tell us about your culture.


My Great Great Grandparents on my mum's side of the family came to New Zealand from Ireland and have been living in the South Island and West Coast since then.


My Mum has chosen to stay on the West Coast  because she likes living in a small community with her friends and family around her. The West Coast is also a beautiful place to live with lots of outdoor opportunities. 

My sister and I like exploring outdoors, going body boarding and playing sports with our  friends 


Our Family speaks English.

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Imagine that you were invited to join Nainoa for three weeks at sea.   You are asked to pack your own food. List 10 food items that you could take on the trip. Remember you will not have a fridge or freezer! 
   On your blog, post your list of 10 food items you would take on an ocean voyage.


• Muffins
• Berries   
• Sandwiches 
• Biscuits   
• Chips 
• Vegetables   
• Bananas   
• Apples 
• Grapes 
 

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