New cricket gear

On the first day of school we got a cricket set with two bats, six balls, two set of wickets and a cricket bag. Sometimes at lunchtime we play cricket. 

The Treaty

We are learning about  Treaty of Waitangi with Mrs Weir. We all had a treasure hunt. We had teams. They were Taylah and Ben, Byron and  Jakob, Charlie and Jack and Jade and Max. Then we did a code. When you find the piece of paper you read about it then you write about the people that were important to the Treaty. Then you made a poster.

Cooking with zucchinis

In  discovery  we  did  our  first   bit   of  cooking with  the  zucchini.  Lyn   came  and  helped  us. We  are eating  the  zucchini  muffins  when  we  have  the  burgers.

Waitangi Day - how do we celebrate?

These links might help you think about different ways that New Zealanders celebrate our national day - Waitangi Day. Explore these links to help you start the Waitangi Day task on your inquiry guide sheet.

How do some new immigrants celebrate Waitangi Day? Read the interview with the mayor of Christchurch, Lianne Dalziel, to see what she and some new immigrants will be doing this year.
Why is this a great thing to do on our national day?

Some people choose to use Waitangi Day for experiences like this.
Or go places like this.
Why do people like to do these things on Waitangi Day?

Councils and communities often organise celebrations. 
What is happening in Dunedin on Waitangi Day?

What happens at Waitangi on Waitangi Day? Compare 1974 with 2014.
Special displays are held like this one.
Who attends the celebrations at Waitangi? What kind of events do they have?