Activity 3: Own Choice

For this last Summer Learning Journey activity for week 1 we could choose any community or person who we think is changing the world, no wrong or right choices. Instead, I chose to talk about the Summer Learning Journey programme and team because they fit this description perfectly. We were to provide the name of your chosen subject, a description of what they do/have done, and an explanation of how their work has had impact on the lives of others.

Activity 2: Swimming to Safety

For this activity we were introduced to a young women named Yursa Mardini. Reading about her life was shocking but also interesting. It's amazing what this profession swimmer has done to deserve such respect and support. This is her story of how she became the person that she is today.

Yursa Mardini was only 18 years when she helped save 20 passengers sea-crossing on a boat. Only a few minutes after they first set, something caused an engine failure in the boat full of people. Brave Yursa took responsibility to save those people and risked her life. She hopped in with her sister, and two others to handle the lifeboat for over 3 hours and rescue those people. It didn't just take her skills to be able to do this, but her dignity. Months after, she was recognized and became a member of a Refugee Olympic team. Now she focuses and wishes to continue her swimming career. Her work has been see by many around the world, and she's been already been presented with many awards.

Activity 1: National Treasure

In this activity we learnt about Sophie Pascoe who is a competitive swimmer, and is said to be a national treasure. Which means someone who is special or important to said country. Inspired by that, we were to list 3 things we treasure. These three things are small but some of a the few things I treasure: Necklace, Badges, and a Hand-made craft. Click through the presentation to find out why they are special to me!

Activity 3: Worth her Weight in Gold

For this activity we created Brochures about a country that is important to you, and include some tips and what to see/do. This activity took quite long create the design for the brochure and finding the best pictures and information. I chose Tonga because that is my culture although I have never been there before. Some information possibly incorrect, sorry!

Activity 2: What’s in a Name?

This next Summer Learning Journey activity was really creative, and I was excited to share the name I would possibly change my name to if I could and why. I got a bit creative with my DLO, and created the background as a sky because it correlates to my name. I would change my name to "Hevani" which is Tongan for Heaven. And this was almost my first name, until it became my middle. I really like my name because it's easy to pronounce but I also really appreciate the meaning behind Hevani.

Activity 1: Making a Racket

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, we had to watch these two videos on Serena and Venus Williams speaking about equal pay. These two women are amazing athletes and some of the best tennis players. What I would like to know more about is how this is affecting players in other sports, and the three things I learnt from the videos is that...

1. Venus, Serena, and many other female athletes seek for equal pay when it comes to tennis: but others think to get this they would have to play the same sets or play against male players as well.
2. They both play extreme games and conquer great titles, proving that they're as capable as men.
3. The women think that endorsement deals should be more equal and they would like both women and men advocating and supporting it (meaning signing endorsement deals as way of making money off the court; like players in ad's showing their approval of said product).

Activity 3: Achieving our Dreams

For this activity we asked a friend or family member what their dream job/career is and six ways of how we could support them. I asked my friend Florence to help me out, and her dream of being a photographer is what I used as my example.

Activity 2: Defying the Odds

For this Summer Learning Journey activity we had to imagine we had a chance to interview a basketball player and write 5 questions we would ask him. I chose Russell West-brook, a popular NBA basketball player. I've made a short biography in case you haven't heard about him.

Activity 3: Miracle on the Hudson

For this next activity we had to recount something someone, or I did brave. The activities we did at camp took a lot of bravery because we were stepping out of our comfort zone. The ones I did were Kayaking, High Beam and Raft-Building. But even though they were really fun.

Activity 2: One Small Step for Man

For this activity we were looking at Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut and engineer. We had to imagine we were Neil Armstrong when he first stepped on the moon, and described how we felt. I made a short description since it's easier for me to be more descriptive.

Activity 1: Flying Solo

Amelia Earhart and Jean Batten were both Female American solo flying pilots that had a lot in common. So we had to create a Venn Diagram comparing their differences and their similarities for this Summer Learning Journey Activity. This really interested me because researching about them, I've read about their stories and I was really suprised.

Activity 3: Scaling New Heights

For this next activity we had to look at choose a charity that we were interested in and why. I chose https://www.spca.nz/, it is a charity to save and protect animals in New Zealand every year that are sick, injured, abused, or abandoned. I've never heard or knew about the SPCA before, but I really appreciate what what they are doing to help New Zealand. On their site you are able to donate, adopt, volunteer, fundraiser, partner, or join their team. I would love to adopt one of their pets and be apart of what they are doing.

Activity 2: Discovering Aotearoa

Today we are starting the first official week of the Summer Learning Journey. This is the second activity for day 1. We had to create a DLO or something about our Cultural. I am Tongan, and I get it from my Mom's side of the the family. Read more about me and my Cultrutal in this presentation.