Saung-Gauk (Burmese harp)

This term, our theme is identity... Today I had to find an instrument from my culture and answer two questions about it. A Saung-Gauk is a Burmese harp that is well known around Burma. 

Covid-19 Hygiene

Since Covid-19 is becoming a huge part in our lives, we decided to make posters of how to keep clean during Coronavirus. This list is based for people people my age and how THEY can be safe. Hygiene is a really important thing that children should learn about and I hope this helps you out!

Matariki Crossword

In class, we have being doing some fun activities relating to Matariki. Here is a crossword that I have completed - The words include Matariki and the 6 sister names. In my opinion this was a really enjoyable activity and was quite easy! 

The Maori Calendar

Since Matariki is coming up, we decided to learn about the Maori heritage. Here is a slideshow showing a brief description about the Maori Calendar. I think it is important for us to learn about the Maori culture, because we all live in New Zealand. 

Venn Diagram

Here is a venn diagram with the differences of the mummification process and Burmese funerals. The mummification process is an Ancient Egyptians tradition that revolves all around by the belief of making it to the afterlife. While Burmese funerals, are simply done by praying and cremating the deceased body.

Connections Task - Pyramids

For our connections task for last week Monday, we had to find ten reasons why the Marae is important to our country... I found out that the Marae is a sacred place to the Polynesians identity (mostly Maoris) and that it is also a place where cultural events are held. I have been to the Marae a few times and I know that it is a very special and beautiful place.

Panikeke Mafolafola

Last week we made Panikeke Mafolafola (Samoan Pancakes). I was apart of a group with Josephine, Tracey, Sar Yar Chan & Paris and we made Panikeke Mafolafola for room 11, 12 & 13. We all had turns working on different steps and made quite a lot of Panikeke Mafolafolas. My team used a lot of teamwork and gave all our effort to the making of the dish. Firstly, we added all the dry ingredients into the bowl and beat them all up. Then we made a well out of the dry additives and started gradually pouring water into the hole. We mixed the batter firmly and made sure it was liquid enough. Half way through our mixing, we added an egg and stirred everything together. A couple minutes later, the batters were as liquidy as water, so we started pouring little portions of them onto the heated pan covered with oil. Tracey, Sar Yar Chan & Paris fryed the batters while Josephine & I added all the side dishes onto the cooked Panikeke Mafolafola. Soon after, we finally finished all of our Panikeke Mafolafolas and tasted them... it was amazing!