Summer Learning Journey! W2 Day 1 , Activity 2: The Right to Vote!

I think it is not fair because everyone should get the right to vote because they live in the country as well. If I was someone who lived in Saudi Arabia , I would feel like I am living somewhere unrespectful.

Summer Learning Journey! W2 Day 1 , Activity: St Joseph’s Cathedral

cathedral name: Saint Paul's Cathedral

Location: 28 Symonds St, Grafton, Auckland 1010

Built: June 1675

How long it took to built: 40 years

Summer Learning Journey! Day 5 , Bonus Activity

My questions for Bill Kini:

1. How were you amazing at a lot of things?

2. How old were you when you competed in the Commonwealth Games?

3. Were you ever nervous , when you first competed?

4. How many medals have you won?

Summer Learning Journey! Day 5 , Activity 2: The Treaty of Waitangi

Things to do at Waitiangi as a visitor!

1. You can watch the live kapa haka performances in a hotel.

2. Taking a tour of the place and exploring it.

3.You can eat in the restaurant/bar.

If I could only pick one thing to do in Waitangi , I would explore the place and take photos of it because I love seeing wonderful things and taking a picture , so I could make it a memory.

Summer Learning Journey! Day 5 , Activity 1: Translating Phrases

Translating Phrases:

1. Nau mai ki Aotearoa - Welcome to New Zealand
2. ____ is my name. - Ko taku ingoa ko Wint
3. What is your name? - he aha to ingoa
4. He pai taku ki te takaro i te whutupaoro. - I like to play rugby
5. Where do you come from? - No hea koe

Summer Learning Journey! Day 4 , Bonus Activity

1. Tamatea  Arikinui becuase it seemed really diffcult and they sang good.
2. Te lti Kahurangi because it was good but it wasn't better than the other one.
3. Te Puku o Te Ika , I think I rate it as the 2nd place one but I had to choose , so I put this one in last place.

Summer Learning Journey! Day 4 , Activity 2: Playing Games

The game I picked is "Tu Kohatu - Taonga Takaro (Traditional Maori game)

1. Racing to build the highest tower in set time or rocks

2. Same amount of rocks to build the highest tower

3. 2 teams build towers and then try to knock each others over

4. Leaning tower, take turns and who ever topples the tower losses

Rules: Stack the rocks/stones carefully , You can't knock over the others team tower if the time is still going on.

Summer Learning Journey! Day 4 , Activity 1: The Waiata - A Song in Your Heart

My favorite waiata I listend to was "Taku Hina - Pere Wihongu raua ko Lilly Rawiri!
It was my favorite because It sounded amazing and it's really catchy.
What's your favorite waiata?

Summer Learning Journey! Day 3 , Activity 1: It's All in The Family

Would you enjoy being a member of such a large family?
I wouldn't want to be a member of a large family because there's not gonna be lots of space in the house and also it's gonna be hard to know everyone names and my parents have to make sure every 9 of us is safe. I could get lost going somewhere with my family.
Well , that's my answer , what's yours?

Summer Learning Journey! Day 2 , Bonus Activity: Special Meals

My favorite meal is: Har Gow Shrimp Dumpling!

It is my favorite meal because It has an amazing taste and also because I love shrimp.

What You'll need: 3/4 cup wheat starch , 2 tablespoons tapioca starch , 1/4 teaspoon salt , 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water , 2 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil: , Har Gow Filling ,  6 ounces raw shrimp, rinsed, tails removed, chopped , 3 tablespoons finely chopped bamboo shoots , 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion , 3/4 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry , 1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil , 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste , Pinch of fresh ground white pepper (about 1/8 teaspoon) , 1 egg white, lightly beaten , 2 teaspoons cornstarch , Other: Vegetable oil, as needed.

How to make it:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the wheat starch, tapioca starch and the salt. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of the boiling water. Add the oil and begin using your hands to shape into a dough. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of boiling water if the dough is too dry. Don't overwork the dough, but continue shaping for about 2 minutes, until it is smooth and shiny. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.

2. To prepare the filling, place the shrimp in a medium bowl, and add the other ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, to give the flavors a chance to blend.

3. To make the dumplings: Coat a paper towel with vegetable oil and use it to oil your cutting board or work surface and the broad side of a cutting knife or cleaver (a cleaver works best). Keep the dough covered to prevent it drying out while preparing the dumplings.

4. Break off 1 teaspoon of the Har Gow dough, roll into a ball and then flatten it by pressing it in the palm of your hand. Lay the dough on the work surface and press down on it with the oiled side of the knife or cleaver to form a circle that is 2 1/2 - 3 inches in diameter. Add a heaping teaspoon of filling and place it in the middle of the wrapper, spreading it out evenly but not touching the edges.

5. Carefully lift the upper edge of the wrapper and fold it over the filling. Use your thumb and forefinger to form pleats in the dough, and pinch the edges closed. Place the filled har gow on a plate and cover with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out while preparing the remainder of the dumplings.
6. Prepared a steamer for steaming. Steam the dumplings in batches, on an oiled plate, until the wrapper is translucent and the shrimp appear slightly orange (13 – 15 minutes). Serve the Har Gow with hot chili oil and/or soy sauce for dipping.

Summer Learning Journey! Day 2 , Activity 2: The Rules of Engagement

My dream job is?

Summer Learning Journey! Day 2 , Activity 1: A House or a Home?

Two similarities: European houses has glass windows like mine , I am living in a government house as well.

Two differences: My house is not made of rushes,tree ferns and bark , My house is not own by multiple owners.

Summer Learning Journey! Bonus Activity: Waka Ama

My Opinion: In my opinion , I wouldn't want to attend the Waka Ama race , my reason is because I am really bad at paddling and if someone is past me , I get really nervous. Also because I do not like being in the ocean. But one day , I might want to be in the Waka Ama race.

Summer Learning Journey! Activity 2: Setting Sail

My letter for Activity 2: Dear , Kara I am writing you this letter because I am going to ride on a waka to New Zealand. I might not make it to New Zealand but I hope I do. I am gonna be gone and to be honest I am really scared but I will try to be brave. It'g gonna take days and days and maybe a couple years but I have faith that I will make it and I wish one day you will come to New Zealand , so we could reunite as friends again. So , all I want to say is Goodbye and I hope you will have a great life.

Summer Learning Journey! Activity 1: The First Settlers

3 facts that I have learnt about the legend:
1. Maui's brothers didn't want to let him fish with them , so they would always make excuses to not let Maui fishing with them.
2. People said they were greedy brothers , because they were arguing about what part of the fish were theirs.
3. Maui caught the big fish and that the legend of Maui fishing up Aotearoa might be true.
What other stories have you heard about Maui? How Maui Slowed the Sun , How Maui defied the Goddess of Death.