Week 6 Homework - My Taonga

With our study on "Who am I?" and our upcoming visit to the museum this weeks homework is a focus on what objects are important to me or my culture. 

This week I would love Room 7 to bring in a treasure. Something that has sentimental value. They might need to ask questions about their treasure as they will be writing about it.

We have talked in class about a treasure being something that is important BUT not expensive. They might be things that are handed down or mark an important event. 

Mr Dufty's Treasure

My treasure is a medal that is handed down through my family for family members who have represented their province or nation in sport. I have played softball for a variety of provinces and schoolboy and age group rugby for King Country. This medal was handed down to me by my uncle who played rugby. The name on the medal is John Dufty who played rugby for Auckland. He only played four games! He was the  nephew of Craddock Dufty who played Rugby League for the Kiwis and NZ Maori side. 

Things to remember.

Think about one item that you have that is a treasure. Why is it special? What makes it a treasure to you? A treasure could be something that reminds you of someone or a moment in time. A treasure could be something that is important to your family or you. It does not have to be expensive! I will photograph them with their treasure and they will bring them home the same day. You could even e-mail me a photo for your treasure. 

Treasures could be: signed stuff, photographs, letters, newspapers, family heirlooms, crests, presents, toys (first teddy bear), books, etc.

You will need to bring this to school by Wednesday and present it to the class. Ask your parents if it is okay to bring it to school and I can lock it away. You will only need to bring for one day.


Here are some examples from last year.

Aniah's Treasure.

My treasure I brought in is my Granddads korowai. It is special to me because he didn’t buy it he made it and there are little mistakes from My Mum and My Aunties. When I look at it it reminds me of him. I might have met him but I can’t remember because I was probably a baby.  People have told me about him like he owned a candyfloss machine and when I look at the korowai I can imagine him and Mum and My Aunties making it. I like the patterns of it because it looks complicated to make. Its red, black and white. It would have taken a long time and I am proud that it is in our family. 

This weeks reading.

Students will bring home a copy of the text we are using in class. This is for them to practise overnight. 

Yankees
King Street Bridge / School Journal Level 4 October 2013
By Hinemoana Baker

Cardinals
North / School Journal Level 3 September 2012
By Adrinne Frater

Braves
Kutai Fritters / School Journal Level 2 August 2012
By Cahrlene Mataio

Indians
Always Great, Never Late! / Junior Journal 48
By Bill Nagelkerke

Pirates
Isobel's Garden
By Maria Hansen