Tongan Language Week! 🇹🇴

Happy Tongan Language Week!! As today is the second to last day of Tongan Language Week, I hope everyone had a great experience learning this culture.  We couldn't really celebrate as much since of Covid-19 but it doesn't mean we cannot celebrate it. I saw many sight seeing posts of people performing a tau'olunga and many more. 

Ko ha uike fakaʻofoʻofa ʻeni! (English Translation: It was a great week)

The Book "Guts" by Raina Telgemeier

Guts written by Raina Telgemeier. 

When I first started to read this book, it caught my attention by how the sickness in the book is similar to Covid-19. It was really intriging to see how you don't know what others life consist of = their background. Made me realise that even if someone if being mean to you, they might be fighting their own battles. I think the title "Guts" symbolises that the 'bully' in the story had GUTS to confront her victim, what she was honestly suffering from. 

Auckland Goes Back To Alert Level 3? - Kiwi Kids News

Starting from Wednesday noon Auckland will be going into lockdown after finding four new Covid cases. The four cases all come from members of a single family but none had travelled oversea recently. The rest of New Zealand has been placed into Alert Level 2.

Netflix; Pandemic Series

Yesterday Room 1 & 7 collaborated on watching a Netflix series = the pandemic. During today we wrote down as many important factual statements we should know about the virus. Some questions were difficult but together we managed to do perfectly fine. 

What I noticed through the show is that the things we already knew about, we detailed so well...I understood more than before. It reminded me that this virus is nothing new even as it's not extremly deadly. Though our safety rules still apply to New Zealand, considering we're in L1! 

Kiwi Kids News- C19 RETURNS?!!

After many days of no cases in New Zealand, it has been annoucned there are two new cases. These two cases are were people who had arrived from the UK. 

The government was quick to act following the news. 

As well as Health Minister David Clark annouced a move to suspend all compassionate exemptions until he was conifent that border was safe. 

Lockdown: Level 1!!

This week New Zealand is currently on Alert, level 1. We should be extra careful as even though we're on level 1, there could still be a chance someone could engrave that disease. 

I'm very happy about the news since I now can hangout with my friends + we're able to do more things. What are your thoughts moving into level 1?

What Did I Do During Lockdown??

Winter Is Arriving?!!

As winter is arriving, its best we stay warm and protect ourselves from frostbites or anything that includes a viral disease. It's not a big deal unlike Covid-19 but as there are many possibilities, getting a viral infection + adding onto the pandemic. 

The smartest thing to do is to be safe & covered in warm clothes!

Covid 19 - Lockdown Slideshow!!

Yesterday Room 7 had to produce a slideshow following on their lockdown with questions they had to answer from the board. Down below is my slideshow along with some of the things I liked, missed the most, who I'd want to lockdown with next time etc.

Kiwi Kids News- NZ's Covid-19 Communication Is Leading The World?

A global survey of communication during this situation of Covid-19 has established New Zealand at the top. According to a survey by Stickybeak, they found that New Zealand was selected more than any other country as the most impressive response to the pandemic. What are your thoughts on this?

 For more detailed information: Kiwi Kids News Article

Kiwi Kids News- ALL New Zealand Schools To Close??

Prime Minister Adern made the statement on Monday afternoon. According to what she said all schools and early childcare centres in New Zealand, will close from midnight on Wednesday in order to combat Covid-19. 

She spoke about many important things counting with a lockdown situation for approximately 4 weeks. As for now the students will be learning online with government helping beside. Stay safe!

Kiwi Kids News- Polyfest Cancelled Due To Coronavirus

The huge event this week has recently been called off due to worries of the covid-19 
(Coronavirus) spread. 

Organisers said the event was too huge to trace any contracts of a confirmed case. Still they're trying to find other options to adress student's performances.

CORONAVIRUS: All You Need To Know!

Currently there is a pandemic (define; a disease that is spreading in multiple countries around the world at the same time) circulating around the globe. That is of course Covid-19 also well known as the Coronavirus. If you're still confused with the lately news about this topic, these answers should answer your questions.  

1. What Is Covid-19?

The Coronavirus is an affecting virus. For example, headaches, tummy aches or coughing. It can spread easily from one to another. As said in the news it can spread from person to person by coughing, or incontact with the surface of your face/skin.

 2. Where Did Covid-19 Orginirate From?

The first few cases were in China, in a city called Wuhan..but has now dispersed across the world. It has thought the disease originated at an animal market in the city. Where it somehow consumed into a person.

3. How Can You Protect Yourself and Others?

• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth. 

• Put used tissues in the bin or a big immediatly. 

• Wash your hands with soap often (prefaablly 20 seconds)

• Avoid personal contact/ social distance yourself 

• Clean and disinfect frequently tounched surfaces

• Stay home if you feel unwell