Tag: Week 2

Maths Terms


Task description: This week during Math we did had to collaborate to solve mathematical problems and puzzles, use a range of operations when solving maths problems. We had to share our ideas with others, listen and accept suggestions from our peers, and use correct mathematical language. After that I completed the task, and posted it on my blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

About The Treaty of Waitangi & It’s Importance

Hi, my name is Zaria, and today I am going to be talking about the Treaty of Waitangi. To start it off, did you know the Treaty promised to protect Maori culture and to authorise Maori to continue to live in New Zealand as Maori. Nevertheless, the Treaty gave the Crown the right to rule New Zealand and to represent the interests of all New Zealanders. Wait a minute!

 

What is the Treaty of Waitangi? The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand’s founding document. It takes its name from the place in the Bay of Islands where it was first signed, on the 6th of February 1840. It was a treaty between the British Crown Government and 540 Maori chiefs, natively known as “rangatira”. This day is now a public holiday in New Zealand. 

 

Let’s take a closer look at the Treaty’s overview. The Treaty of Waitangi is a document that has three articles, containing broad statements and principles on which the British and Maori people judge a political pact to find and build a nation-state and government in New Zealand. But the English version contained three articles with these establishments.

  • Maoris give control of their domination of New Zealand to Britain. 
  • Maoris give the British Crown undivided rights to buy lands they are willing to sell, in return, the Maori obtain full ownership of their lands, forests, fisheries and other possessions.
  • The Maori and the British Subjects gain equal rights. 

 

Hobson reassured the Maori rangatira that the treaty would raise and improve their status. In return, many chiefs were convinced into the agreement.

 

But, who is Hobson? The person who was given the task to secure Britain’s control over New Zealand’s sovereignty was Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson. Hobson had advisors who he relied on, but the one who stood out was James Busby. James was a British Resident and a consular representative in New Zealand. He was also hailed by the Maōri as the “Man-o-War without guns”. His main duty was to protect the British settlers and traders and prevent outrage amongst the Maōri.

 

Two days before the treaty was initially signed, the Missionary Henry Williams, and his son Edward Williams, stayed overnight to translate the English draft of the treaty into Maōri. 40 chiefs or rangatira initially signed the Maōri version of the treaty on the 6th of February, 1840. The first chief to sign the treaty was Hōne Heke. 500 more Maōri chiefs signed the copies of the treaty that were spread around the country as the month of September approached. Some chiefs signed despite being uncertain, and other chiefs refused or did not get the chance to sign at all.

 

The understanding of the Treaty has varied and has been a subject of debate. While many Maori have chosen to honour the treaty, some protested by marching to the Parliament and inhabiting land in the 1970s. The varied understanding of the treaty sparked studies and helped cultivate awareness of its meaning in New Zealand today. The Treaty Of Waitangi is often referred to as the founding document of New Zealand. Now, Waitangi Day is celebrated annually in New Zealand, marking the date when the treaty was officially signed: February 6, 1840. Waitangi Day was first commemorated in 1934 and has been a public holiday since 1974.

 

Anyways, we’ve come to the end of my writing and I hope you enjoyed learning about the Treaty of Waitangi, and why it was made. I hope this piece of writing has helped you learn why the Treaty of Waitangi! And to end it off I’m going to tell you a fun fact, today the Treaty is widely accepted to be an inherent document that confirms and guides the relationship between the Crown in New Zealand and Māori. The Treaty pledged to defend Māori culture and to authorise Māori to continue to live in New Zealand as Māori.

Timeline of Protests in NZ

Task description: This week during Extension we did some research about the timeline of Protests in NZ. It was really interesting to see all of the information we found out. After that I completed the task, and posted it on my blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

Safety First


Task description: This week during literacy we did some research about Cyclone Gabrielle, and we had to pick a task that relates, or can help us during Cyclone Gabrielle. I decided to do a task were I had to share so safety tip for if  the Cyclone Gabrielle was going to hit around my home. After that I completed the task, and posted it on my blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

GRAB & GO BAG

Task description: This week during literacy we did some research about Cyclone Gabrielle, and we had to pick a task that relates, or can help us during Cyclone Gabrielle. I decided to do a task were I had to pack a bag with things I would take with me if the Cyclone Gabrielle was coming toward me, and I had to get out as fast as I can. After that I completed the task, and posted it on my blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

Statistical Inquiry – Sleeping Lions!


Task description: This week during Maths, we are learning to pose a problem for our statistical inquiry. We had to describe the importance of getting enough sleep. Listing the positives and negatives, and pose a question related to hours of sleep and another variable, beginning to plan a statistical inquiry. After that we completed the task, we posted it on our blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

Conclusions – Statistical Investigations


Task description: This week during Maths, we are learning to interpret graphs. We had to critique the information in a graph, and identify the mean, median, mode and range from a graph. After that we completed the task, we posted it on our blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

Signposts

Task description: This week during Writing, we had to use the S.E.E. to structure our paragraphs. Our paragraphs starts with a statement/topic sentence, and the statement is explained and an example is given. After that we completed the task, we posted it on our blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

Health Fixed vs Growth Mindset


Task description: This week during Health, we learn about the differences between a fixed and growth mindset. After that we completed the task, we posted it on our blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.

Reading Scales


Task description: This week during maths, we learn how to use appropriate scales and devices. Our success criteria: I can use measuring equipment correctly. After that we completed the task, we posted it on our blog. I enjoyed this task very much, and I hope to do more like this soon. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a comment; thank you for visiting my blog.