My Beach Writting

 One day I went to the beach and had some fun with my family. When I was laying down I saw birds flying across the sky so I took some photos of them. I could hear the ocean noises and the trees waving around. When I swim in the sea I can taste the salt and sometimes it gets into my mouth. When I am on the park I can smell the nice and fresh air up in the sky when I am swinging on the swings. When I am at the beach I feel happy because I really like playing around and running around. I always go with my family or sometimes my friends come with me and my family. I always play on the park or go swimming with my friends in the salty sea and have sand castle competitions.

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My Cultural Art

 

Kia ora my name is Sapphire and this term we have been doing some art from different culture's. This is me and my art work. My Maori art is called the single twist, My Niuean art is called the yellow hibiscus flower, My Samoan art symbolisis the Samoan culture and the cultural meanings, My Tongan art is called the Tongan cultural meanings and also last of all My Cook Island art symbolises the meaning of its culture. 

This term our school theme is Toi Ora which mean art alive.

Ambassador Application

Kia ora, talofa lava my name is sapphire my culture’s are Samoan and Maori i was born in New Zealand. I am 10 years old. I am from a family of 10. 4 of my oldest sisters and 5 of my oldest brothers and I are the 10 youngest one in the family. And my parents are sou and Jason and my 2 nieces and 1 nephew and my oldest sister Marlena. 

The reason why I want to be an ambassador is because I think it's going to help me with more learning giving me more confidence and I know it's going to educate me more and I am very confident at talking in front of lots of people. And i know it’s going to be a good opportunity for me in the future and help me be a good person.

Hawaiian History Response to text

 Hawaiian History: 

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About Hawaii:

1. Hawaii has eight main islands - which one is not part of Hawaii?

a) Niʻihau b) Kauaʻi

c) Oʻahu d) Savai’i

2. What is the capital of Hawaii?

a) Wellington b) Maui

c) Honolulu d)  Moloka’i

3. Native Hawaii before and after European contact produces?

a) petroglyphs b) wood and stone carvings 

c) siapo d) kapa

4. The designed feather cape or helmet is solely for?

a) teachers b) alii

c) kings d) chiefs

5. Kia manu would collect incredible --------------------?

a) 20,000 birds b) feathers

c) hair d) chicken feet

6. True or False: Kapa is made from colourful dyes ?

a) True b) False

7. By using wauke or paper mulberry plant they ---------- to form a Kapa? 

1. clean b) buy

2. beat d) hammer

8. Sculpting in Hawaii they use ------------?

a) bone b) stone

c) wood d) teeth

9. A hand-tapping needle piercing the skin is used for traditional Hawaiian Tattoo?

a) True b) False

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Response To Text Tongan

 Tongan History: 

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About Tonga:

1. How many islands are said to be on Tonga?

a) 168 b) 169

c) 170 d) 171

2. Which of the following are not a group that Tonga was split into?

a) Vava’u b) Nuku’alofa

c) Ha’apai d) Tongatapu

3. What 2 languages are spoken in Tonga?

a) Tongan & English b) Tongan & Samoan

c) Tongan & German d) Tongan & Polynesian

Tongan History:

4. Where did the Polynesians settle 3000 years ago?

a) Nuku’alofa b) Ha’apai

c) Vava’u d) Tongatapu

5. Who brought the Tongans together to become one?

a) Queen Elizabeth b) King George V

c) Tāufa’āhau d) PM Pohiva

6. True or False: Tonga is the only country in the pacific to not give up their own government?

a) True b) False

Mat Weaving: 

7. What is used to weave the mats?

a) Modern technology b) Old Technology

c) Hands d) Broken down cars

8. What are mats worn around the waist called?

a) lavalava b) ta’ovala

c) ie d) mat

9. True or false: Woven mats passed down through generations symbolizes pride?

a) True b) False

Samoan Art Form Questions

 1) Today we are learning about art forms from:

a) Samoan b) Tongan

c) Fijian d) Niuean

2) What are the three art forms you learned about in the text?

a) Tatau b) Painting

c) Siapo d) Ie Toga

3) How many islands make up Samoa in total?

a) 2 b) 8

c) 7 c) 3

i) What is the capital city of Samoa?

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4) Where does a male tatau (Pe’a / Malofie) start from?

a) The upper thigh b) The shoulders

c) The torso d) The ankles

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Samoan Art History Questions

 Samoan Art History- Questions

Please read the article on Samoa here before answering the questions.

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1) This week we are learning about art from...

a) Samoa b) Tonga

c) Fiji d) Niue

2) What is Tatau?

a)  Weaving b) Tattooing

c)  Painting d) Carving

3) What is needed for Tatau?

a) Flax b) Paint and Paper

c) ‘Au and Ink c) Wood

4) What can be represented in a Tatau?

a) Family b) The person’s background

c) Culture d) Values

5) What is another name for a pattern or symbol?

a) An illustration b) a picture

c) A motif d) an idea

How Tatau came to Samoa

6) What is the name of Tatau for women?

a) Pe’a b) Malu

7) Where do you find this type of Tatau on the body?

You find from your thighs to legs.

8) In which ocean will you find Samoa?

a) Atlantic Ocean b) Southern Ocean

c) Pacific Ocean d) Tasman Sea

9) According to Samoan storytelling, where did the twins, Tilafaigā and Taemā, learn about the art of Tatau?

→ Taema and Tilafaiga the goddess twins who swam to Fiji to learn the art of Tatau When they returned to samoa as the first tufuga ta tatau. 

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Niue Art Forms Questions

 Niue Art Forms - Questions

Please read the article on Niue here before answering the questions.

1) What are the two popular weaving techniques?

a) Lalaga and Hiapo b) Lalaga and Tia

c) Lalaga and Carving d) Tia and Hiapo

2) What materials do Niueans use in New Zealand to weave?

a) Seaweed b) Branches

c) Harakeke d) Leaves

3) Who participates in weaving?

a) Mostly women and some men b) Just women

c) Just men c) Children

i) Describe some of the traditional materials used:

→ Big and little beads, sharp round shells and more.

4) What is the name of the canoes that are carved in Niue?

a) Waka b) Vaka

c) Dinghies d) Boats

5) What New Zealand tree is used for carving?

a) Kauri b) Pohutukawa

c) Miro d)Tōtara

6) What does hiapo mean in Niuean?

a) Barkcloth or Tapa b) Mat or Tapa

c) Dress or Mat d) Barkcloth or Blanket

7) What are hihi beads? 

a) Little blue land snail shells b) Little yellow land snail shells

c) Little pink land snail shells d) Little green land snail shells

8) Describe why hihi are prized gifts: 

Hihi prized gifts are because the shells that they use for jewelry are so small and tiny and the necklace made with Hihi takes a long time to make.