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Monday 17 December 2018

Top 3 Fun Facts about New Zealand - SLJ, W1D1

Activity 1: The Legend of New Zealand

To learn more cool facts about New Zealand, check out the Tourism NZ website. Read the fun facts posted on the website and choose your ‘Top 3.’ On your blog, post your ‘Top 3 Fun Facts’ about NZ in your own words.

Top 3 Fun Facts about New Zealand


1. Did you know that New Zealand and Denmark are the only two countries in the world that have two national anthems?

New Zealand has God Save The Queen and God Defend New Zealand. If you count the Maori version of God Defend New Zealand, E Ihowa, then we have three.

At Pt England School we sing E Ihowa and God Defend New Zealand at every Friday assembly.

2. Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand even though Auckland is the biggest city in the country.

3. In 1893, New Zealand was the first country to let women vote. I think that is pretty cool. Kate Sheppard is the lady who helped this happen. She is on our New Zealand $10 note.



Information:

Tourism NZ Website

Wikipedia

5 comments:

  1. Kia Orana Jacob

    My name is Izzy and I am one of the Summer Learning Journey team members that gets to read your blog. I’m really happy that you decided to join us. I know you were not overly keen at first. I am an intermediate teacher and can promise you that this will help you prepare for next year!

    I absolutely love the facts that you chose. I didn’t know that we were one of only two countries with two national anthems. We also sing both anthems at our Friday assembly. Does your school perform the haka between both versions? We do and it’s my favorite part. The school just buzzes with energy when we do it.

    Thanks for sharing such exciting and interesting facts. You have made a really strong start to your SLJ. Keep up the awesome work!

    E noho rā
    Izzy

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  2. Hi Jacob...great to see you blogging on the SLJ. There's still some time to complete the activities before school begins - how many more can you get done? Keep up the great work.

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  3. Aloha Jacob ,

    What an amazing Start to Summer Learning Journey 2018 - 2019 !!! I liked the 3 facts you have done about New Zealand they are every Interesting facts Overall I think this is a Great Post from you !!! Can't wait to see more blog post's coming from you !! God Bless you and your Family and Friends and Enjoy the last bit of your summer holidays !!! Keep up the good work Jacob !!

    Kind Regards ,
    Lillyana

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  4. Talofa Lava Jacob,

    Amelia here! What a great start to the Summer Learning Journey Jacob. Keep it up! All your three facts that you have listed a really interesting Jacob. My favourite one was the first one. I never knew that Denmark and New Zealand are the only countries in the world that have two national anthems. Again, Great start Jacob to the Summer Learning Journey! Hope to see more posts!

    Cheers,
    Amelia

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