Provocation | Polynesian Panthers

 LI: to evaluate (form an opinion) the text and respond to the provocation. 

                         

A provocation is a purposeful action meant to bring out lawful or political topics with the desired caused to make someone angry or upset in mental, physical or emotional form. In short, a provocation is an action taken with desire to cause others to have strong feelings about a topic or issue. However, our DLO was not created for the purpose of making others angry but to share our opinion on the events of the 1970s, respectfully. 

In 1970, the New Zealand government sent armed police officers and dog squads to the homes of Polynesian people. They had batons and megaphones and would brutally force people without a current work visa out of their own houses and deport them back to their country of birth. 

In response, a group called the “Polynesian Panthers” were formed. The Polynesian Panthers were a group of university students protesting against the Dawn Raids and the rights for Social Injustice. ‘Power to the oppressed’. The authorities who were meant to keep New Zealand a safe place had permission to abuse their power in order to kick Pasifikan’s out of their homes. 

With this in mind, we think that our Government today (Labour) does not need to apologize for the actions of the past Government (National) not only because they are separate parties but also because Jacinda Ardern and her party is not at fault for the racist actions taken by National. However, we think that the current leader of National (Judith Collins) and the National Party members of today should be the one to issue an apology on behalf of those responsible for these events. 

This is because she is the head of National which is the party who were the cause of the Dawn Raids and deportation of polynesian people. However, they do need to issue an apology publicly as it can potentially fix the open wounds that remain today. The apology should be proposed by the correct party members as a sign of empathy and remorse.

Financial Capabilities | Maths

 LI: to understand a budget is a plan for managing money. 

Today for maths we have been talking about Financial Capabilities and using number knowledge to purchase things within a certain budget. We had 5 different questions we needed to complete. Having a budget in money makes you think more about what you need and what you don't. It makes us think about how we can smartly spend our money and not waste it on useless things. 

Te Reo Maori

LI: To identify the different countries of Britain and South America in Maori.

This week for Maori, Whaia Ode came in and taught us the different countries of South America and Britain. We worked individually in this activity. In south america I learnt that another way to say Argentina in Maori is Aaketina. Learning this was very interesting because it helped me build my Maori Language. 

Duffy Assembly

LI: To understand how reading can change one's life.

Today we had Marc from Duffy come and talk to us about the importance of reading and how reading can make a big impact on your life.  Although Marc had some challenges in his life he used reading as a tool to get through the hard times.  Marc believes that there is only CANs and not CAN’Ts.

I found the words that Marc said very inspiring and interesting because it isn't everyday you hear a story of one's life and how it drastically changed. His story was very awesome and can also make others believe that they can change their life with the saying "there are only CANs not CAN'Ts". 

Kokako Infographic

 LI: To create an infographic using google draw that tells your audience facts about the kokako.

This week, everyone in LS2 has been given a set of different challenges based on our camp. For this activity we used our smart searching skills to find information about the North Island Kokako bird. We worked in pairs/groups. In my group there were Me, Taua and Hosea. We used 3 different sites to find information about the Kokako Bird. One of the things I found interesting about the Kokako bird was that Kokako birds do not have a specific diet like some other animals, depending on the time of the year they eat different things. Another interesting fact I found was that even though the Kokako is a bird and many people take birds as good flyers, the Kokako bird is not really a good flyer and is has more mobility. 

This activity was enjoyable because I got to find our new things about the Kokako Bird. 

Key Competencies

 LI: To compare the Key Competencies we think we will use on camp and the Key Competencies we actually used. 

Before we went to camp our challenge was to think about when we might use the Key Competencies as we faced the challenges.  When we came back from camp we looked at this and compared how we thought we would use the Key Competencies and how we actually used them. 

I found this activity interesting and fun because I am comparing the things I challenged myself to do at camp and depending whether I have done them or not. 

5 minutes of Camp

LI:  To recount a 5 minute snapshot of one experience you had at camp

Me against the heights of the beam

I had so many thoughts in my mind, I wondered what it would feel like if I was at the end of that ladder. I wasn’t really a fan of heights but I always challenged myself to overcome  it.  Despite all the dismay going through my head a rush of confidence wavered around me, I can do this! 

The wind slightly hit the surface of my face as my feet left the ground. Before I even noticed I was already at the end of the ladder. I took a deep breath, I encouraged myself to go further. Slow and easily I climbed up the staples of the pole. I drew closer and closer to the desired target. 

Finally, my feet were on the log. “Turn around!” they said as I was trembling with fear. The fear of falling off the beam. I grabbed a hold of the rope that was connected to me, each step I took I tightened my grip. Tears were forming in my eyes, I can’t cry just yet! I was breathing rapidly as my heart pounded. My face felt as hot as a boiling kettle! Please- I was so close to bursting out in tears, but I held it in and kept going. 

All of a sudden I found myself at the end of the log. I was proud! I hugged the pole tightly before I turned around and walked to the middle of the log. The support team below me encouraged me to do a little dance. A dance! What the-! Do they want me to die! I mustered up the courage to let go of the rope for a little while. I waved my hands around for a bit then gripped the rope right after. 

Phew! Finally it's time to go down. “Slowly crouch like you're going to sit down, straighten your legs then push off” the instructor said. Following those steps I came down successfully. As I came down I burst into laughter, mocking myself how scared I was. I was relieved, this experience was none like others before. 

Last week we had our annual school camp held at Kokako Lodge. My 5 minute snapshot shows my personal voice and I have tried hard to paint a picture with my words to describe what I was doing and how I felt. In this recount I have showcased my feelings towards one of the activities during camp, as you can see I am potraying how I felt on the High Beam activity. 

This activity was really fun! Mainly because I was able to express my personal feelings and experience through learning.