Ruby's Learning Blog

How do you celebrate Maori Language Week in your class/school? We tried to speak a s much as we can in Te Reo Maori as we can to each other and had little competitions in school. Why is this an important week to New Zealand?Because it is part of our culture. How does New Zealand celebrate Maori Language Week? They show it on tv and on the metservice they change it to Te Reo Maori. Can you name any local places of significance that have a Maori name?Why are they significant? Rangiora, Papanui. What is your favourite Maori phrase or a saying you have heard this week?kiora. What other languages are a part of your school and are these celebrated?Japanese,dari What are the three official languages of New Zealand?English Te Reo Maori,Sign lanugue If New Zealand was to officially celebrate another language what language do you think that should be? Why? Sign language because it is an important language in New Zealand that does not get celebrated alot. Do you know o...

Why dogs are better than cats Who likes dogs way better than cats ? i sure do . Im Ruby and Today i am going to talk to  you about why dogs are better than cats! Why you should love dogs,there are lots of reasons to love dogs but i have limited them down to five my first one is ,dogs keep us fit because we are always taking them for walks or runs, second they help us on search and rescue missions to find missing people if there has been a storm or earthquake. Third they make people more social because we can meet people at dog shows,at dog parks and more places. forth they make us smile and laugh when they play around and be silly and finally there great companions if you don’t have many friends there always waiting at the door till you get home and they will always love you no matter what!😍💜 Playing, dogs are more fun to play with than cats because cats won't play tug of war with you like dogs would because cats can’t be bothered and want to sleep all day . you can te...

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This week we are celebrating being a New Zealander and all the beautiful cultures that we have here in NZ.  Questions : Q1. Where were you born and how long have you lived in NZ? In Christchurch and i have lived her all my life. Q2. What languages can you speak? or what language would you like to learn and why?  I speak English and would like to learn french because it sounds cool and does not look that hard. Q3. What are the best and worst things about living in NZ? The best thing is all the new buildings in town and all the different sights. The worst thing is the cold weather.   Q4. How many cultures/nationalities are there in your class or school? What are they? in our class there 11 Q5. What is something that you have learned about a different culture? They speak different laugaes  Q6. What would you put in a time capsule to celebrate NZ culture? The treaty of Waitangi. Q7. If you could make another NZ public ho...

Q1: What is an election? What type of election do we have in New Zealand? Politicians. elections for how is the prime minster. Q:2 Why do we have elections in New Zealand? To decided who is prime minister. Q3: What happens during an election? People over 18 vote who they want to be prime minister. Q4: What do you think would happen if we did not have elections and people did not vote? People would be unhappy with the decisions made.   Q5: Who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand? How did he become the prime minister? bill English at the moment but there is an upcoming election and he came prime minister because john key said he would make a good prime minister. Q6: Why do you think it is important that people vote in elections? So they get a say who they want. Q7: If you became Prime Minister what is the first thing you would change? poverty Q8: How do you think our government can make New Zealand ‘more awesome’ like the Kid President? Bu...

Q1. Why are you awesome? What is your Genius (something you are good at)? I can play the violin Q2. What would you like to change in the world around you? pollution Q3. How do you think that you could do this? By switching to electric car Remember  “We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love” – Mother Teresa of Calcutta Q4. What is the best thing that a Teacher has ever said to you?     You can change the world if you put our mind to it Q5. Think of a time when you have achieved a goal. Tell us what this felt like. Really proud and happy. Q6. Do you have some learning that you are really proud of? Learning the violin Q7. Name five people that you would put on a "Dream Team" to encourage and inspire you. Are they famous people, successful people, members of your family? Mum,dad,Alyssa,Tanzi,my sister,my nana Q8. Why are these people amazing to you? Because they inspire me Q9. What makes you feel proud? My fa...

                                                              My bucket list: 1. Go bungey jumping 2. Get a pet horse  3. Go to Paris  4. Travel the world  5. Get a puppy   6.Get another guineapig  7. Buy makeup 8. Have my own house  9. Go on a private jet  10. Play with 12 puppies