Day 1 - Bonus Activity: In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields

BY JOHN MCCRAE

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

I think that the poem is trying to tell us a message, that we are lucky to live in a safe country, saved by the ones that's already up in the sky. I feel thankful for the heroes that gave up their lives just to save their country. They have been really brave, and fearless, they deserve to be always remembered, and never forgotten. I feel sad for the families that they have left, because I don't know how they lived without their loved ones. But we all know they're all in a better place now.

Summer Learning Journey (Day 5: Bonus Activity)

Day 5: Bonus Activity - #EarnTheFern

These are the four questions that I would ask Bill Kini (One of New Zealand’s gold-medal-winning Commonwealth athlete) would be:

• At what age did he start doing/training boxing
• How much time does he spend on each sport
• Who trained him
• From who did he get the inspiration on doing boxing and rugby

Summer Learning Journey (Day 4: Bonus Activity)

Day 4: (Bonus Activity: Musical festivals - Matatini)

I would rank Tamatea Arikinui as first place, because they had danced and sang amazingly, and the way that they move and sing at the same time.

I would rank Te Puku o Te Ika second, because they weren't moving much, but I like how they sang.

I would rank Te iti Kahurangi third, since I didn't even see the video, because it says it's no longer available due to a copyright claim.

Summer Learning Journey (Day 3: Bonus Activity)

Day 3: Bonus Activity:​ Fun Family Facts

My mum (and dad) used to have their own computer shop.
I was supposed to be born when there was a flood in our place, which was on December 30, but luckily I was born on the 13th.
My dad went to New Zealand when I was still little.

Summer Learning Journey (Day 2: Bonus Activity)

Day 2: (Bonus Activity: Special Meals)

My favorite food is pepperoni pizza, because I like the crunchiness and the taste of the pepperoni, and I like the thick layer of cheese on top of the dough. I don't really like the crust though.