Activity 2: A Call to Arms

 VICTORIA CROSS MEDAL AWARD

Second Lieutenant Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu, 28th (Maori) Battalion, 2NZEF

Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu was the first Māori soldier to win the VC. A second lieutenant in the 28th (Maori) Battalion’s C Company, he took part in the assault at Tebaga Gap, Tunisia, in March 1943. The battalion’s objective was a strategically important hill known as Point 209. The first task was to take high ground below the summit. Ngārimu led his platoon up one of these lower hills on 26 March, personally knocking out several machine-gun posts. After capturing the crest, his men repelled a number of fierce German counter-attacks during the night. Despite wounds to his shoulder and leg, Ngārimu refused to leave his position. He was killed the next morning fighting off another enemy attack. 

His VC was presented to his parents at a hui at Ruatōria on 6 October 1943. He was born at Wharepango, on the East Coast, Gisborne area, on 7 April 1919.  

I have to paste this here. RIP Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu. His bravery and determination has earned him the VC medal. This must be very difficult his family but the memories live on. 

Activity 1: Day 4: Another World War (1939-1945)

Allies Declare War On Nazi Germany

Choose two key events and find out some more information about what happened on those days. On your blog, write a short summary of two events, including the names of people involved and where the event happened.

EVENT 1 :

3 September 1939 - British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declared war against Germany for attaching and invading Poland. France, Australia and New Zealand were her allies. Hitler, leader of the Nazi Germans refused to talk and negotiate peace.

EVENT 2:  Victory in Europe (VE) Day

Germany surrendered on 7 May 1945. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced the peace on the 9 of May, NZ time. NZ acting Prime Minister Mr Nash told country.

VE Day crowds at Parliament

Bonus Activity: Paying it Forward

If I were to travel back in time to the 1930s in New Zealand I would take tinned food because they would last longer. I would also take clothing. The type of clothing depends on the weather. lastly I would take some treats like chocolate and chippies.

Activity 2: Day 3: The Great Depression (The 1930s)

Three Ways To Fund Money For Families
1. Put on some sort of production or disco and everyone who comes can pay for a ticket
2. Create some sort of charity so that more fortunate schools and families can contribute to helping others.
3. Food fair. it seems basic but people gain a massive amount of money.

Activity 1: Day 3: The Great Depression (The 1930s)

When I feel stressed something I love doing to keep me relaxed or calm is singing. Singing always helps me cope with stress. No matter what song it is whether it is sad or cheerful it always calms me down. Another thing that helps me relax is skating. I recently posted of my figure skating and I think skating can always calm you down no matter what.

Sam's Tips for Dealing With Stress
1. Do something you enjoy and don't focus on anything else.
2. Close your eyes. It is quite simple but for me it helps a bunch.
3. Lay down and have a little rest. You should feel much better when you wake up
4. Have some time to yourself.
Stress is natural and it ought to happen some day in your life, especially when you get older and a bit more mature. Luckily there are ways to cope with stress and these are only a few of them.

Week 2: Day 2: Activity 2: Art Deco

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. I give this painting 5 out of 5 stars because I think it is a very unique and beautiful picture. I, myself do not have the talent of art but I do possess a talent for fashion. I can contribute my ideas to make a perfect art but I cannot draw it out on a piece of paper. I think this painting has good tone and colour.

WEEK 2: Bonus Activity: Crossing the Tasman

A Diamante Poem

RELIEVED

THANKFULLY, SAFELY

NAVIGATING, ARRIVING, ACHIEVING

ACROSS THE TASMAN, FIERCE AND WILD

TALKING, LAUGHING, RESTING,

BRAVERY, HEROISM

LANDED