The Treaty Of Waitangi

The Treaty Of Waitangi

The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in Waitangi on the 6th of February 1840. The first to sign the Treaty was Hone Heke and because he was a powerful chief who everyone followed. Many of the other Maori chiefs had different motives and were very confused as to why they were signing the Treaty. The British wanted power over New Zealand but the Maori wanted protection and control. They promised each other what they wanted, but, the British Crown broke their promise. Many of the Maori didn’t really want to sign the Treaty as the Maori representative had said to be careful and to not sign the treaty with their mana (power) because he didn’t trust the Crown. Over time the British didn’t only get control they also got the land and its treasures. After the Treaty was signed there were lots of wars and immigration between the years 1852-1860. The Maori’s point of view was no-one owned the land because it was a very special gift to them this meant that they belonged to the land not that the land was belonged by them. This was not how the Crown saw land ownership - if you can get the land  then you own it. During all the wars in New Zealand the Maori people were known as the “Rebels”. In the land wars there were about 2000 Maoris .VS. 14000 British men.That wasn’t really fair because there was also a declining population of Maori people. The European population was increasing because many settlers were arriving in New Zealand by ship. Many things were happening in NZ, there was a new law in 1867 and the government excluded the Maori. Finally they invited the Maori to be a part of the government but there were only 4 seats which was unfair for Maori.

The British Crown and settlers committed group sin against the Maori by dishonoring The Treaty of Waitangi and by not sharing with the land with the Maori. One example of this is that the British sent their army over to Taranaki, where the Maori chief Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake could surrender and give up his land. Another example of a group sin is that the British Crown were executing some of the Maori Chiefs without a trial.

Christian people can restore tika (truth) and pono (honesty) to the Treaty of Waitangi by learning the Maori culture like how they prepare their food, how they manage to live and how they work as a community. We can continue to give back the land where it is possible and to respect the Maori language.

By: Faith

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Evaluation

Evaluation

By:Faith

What did I learn?

I learnt about Cybersafety and how we should never share information with strangers. I also learnt a lot about the animals and endangered animals during our amazing trip to the zoo. It was especially sad to hear that cheetahs (My FAVOURITE animal) and orangutans were endangered because of the palm oil.

Why were you learning it?

We learnt about cybersafety to always be safe online especially during the holidays without any supervision. We also learnt about the animals being endangered, so that we could help stop it by not shopping for things that contained palm oil.

How is that learning going to help you?

Cybersafety can help us in the future so that we will be very cautious about knowing who we are talking to and when to stop. Learning about the animals will help us in future, also because we could also help stop people from buying the palm oil by changing the ingredients.

What am I pleased about?

I am pleased about my work because I work very hard. I also am very proud in what I do as long as it has been finished. I put a lot of effort in all the work I do. Once I put my mind to one thing I feel like it must be done. That's why I am very proud to be a hard working student!

Who helped you in your learning?

My wonderful parents and amazing teacher helped me in my learning. Especially with homework and things I really needed help on. They always are there for me and have always been there to support me in all the work I do. They also encourage me a lot which really helps me improve.

What do I need help with?

I don’t think I need help on anything because everything I need to know has already been taught to me by my teacher. I have also learnt some of the Yr7 work which will really help me next year because I’m Yr6 turning to Yr7. The strategies my teacher has taught me will help me improve next year with everything I need to learn.

What do I want to learn next time?

I would like to learn about languages because I think that we can learn about all the cultures all over the world. If I got to pick a language I would pick Spanish or French. I would also love to do music and if I could pick one I would pick Violin.

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The Four Winds Document

(Questions and Answers)

Which wind did the bear take control of?

The bear took control of the northern wind.

Why did Ga-oh choose these particular assistants to manage the winds?

Ga-oh chose the Bear, Panther, Moose and Fawn because they were all very strong and had unique powers. He chose the bear because it was strong and its breath turns rivers into ice. he chose the Panther because it was fierce and powerful. He chose the Moose because it could bring rain and fog. Not only that but the moose could also bring drizzle and wet to the grey mists. Finally the Fawn, Ga-oh chose the fawn because it was soft and gentle it could also watch over the summer breeze.

Why did Ga-oh continue to hold onto the four leashes?

Ga-oh was still continuing to hold onto the four leashes because he wanted to protect the world from all dangerous and wild elements.

What does Ga-oh’s choice of animals tell you about each of the four winds?

These four winds or animals tell me that they care about our world and want to make it a more safer place to be in. It also shows how much they want to protect everyone from all the dangerous items.

What did Ga-oh mean when he said to Panther, Your breath can destroy the forests?

When Ga-oh said to the panther that his breath could dest, he meant that the Panther was so strong that he could destroy forests with his own breath.

Why are pieces of rock included in the illustrations on page 2?

There are pieces of rock because the bear was pushing the big great mountains out of his path so he could walk towards Ga-oh.

What are other animals that could have been used in this text to represent each of the four winds?

North Wind- Tiger, Gorilla, Rhino and Hyena

South Wind-Panda, Lamb, Dolphins and Deer

West Wind- Cheetah, Leopard, Golden Eagle, Shark and Elephant

East Wind- Antelope, Cows and Horses

By:Faith

Letter Complaint to Hershey's company

Hi Independent Directors of Hershey's,

I LOVE HERSHEYS chocolates. But just recently we have been studying about human rights. But your company is using 2 ingredients that are concerning the use of cocoa nibs and palm oil.     I would love to continue eating your chocolates but this is a serious issue for the orangutans and other animals. Please change your ingredients and take out the palm oil not only to help the animals but to stop letting people be concerned about their welfare.

Secondly I've heard that you have collected your cocoa nibs from the Ivory coast. In the Ivory coast is where children are being enslaved, abused and lastly child trafficking. This is another serious issue for the children. Do you care for little children who are doing the work for you? I am very sad because now I am very concerned for the children and the animals because of the main ingredient you use so cheaply. The cocoa nibs are against the children’s rights. They  need to have a voice, I am their voice of these children and animals that have  been ignored because of profit. So please change your ingredients because I respect your company and love your chocolates. Thank-you

Kind Regards,

Faith