Maori poem

 I am Maori. 

I am Maori like the stolen cars you think we took 

I am Maori like the cigarette butts you think we picked up from the ground

I am Maori like the aggravated robberies you think we done 

I am Maori like the rundown state house you think I live in 

I am Maori like the street your afraid to walk on 

I am Maori like the drugs you think we provide 

I am Maori like the cop cars you think we ride 

I am Maori like the land you think is yours 

I am Maori like the little hoodrat you think wants trouble.

I am Maori like the pregnant teenager you think I’ll be 

But in reality….. We can’t go into shops without being watched or followed when 

All we want is to get milk and bread for our nans.

In reality Maori people have so much to give when all you privileged people think 

We don’t try and it’s a lifestyle we choose, but really we have no choice we are born and raised 

Into it but what all you outsiders don’t see is that OUR people try, and fight for what we have & there is always a reason behind it.

 MY people are warriors and fighters they don't give up or back down without a fight they try their best to provide for their kids even if that means late nights at pak n save, keeping their children safe even if that mean walking EVERYWHERE around town

& those gang members YOU claim to be DANGEROUS protect their own and love their own most safest people we know to be around are those gang members because they have our backs and do what they do to make sure we have have lunch money we have transport to school we have clean clothes we have dinner to eat.

 My people give and don’t expect back. They make sure YOUR kids are okay and they will willingly take your kids into their home with no hesitation to feed shower and give YOUR kid a safe place to sleep. What you do for us we will do for you, you give what you get and so far you deserve the hate we give. 

• It’s honestly exhausting walking outside and being judged

• For things we can’t help such as clothing we wear

• And the shoes we rock, so all we ask for is free space and have faith in us 

• Because i'm telling you now we'll make it and we will be successful despite 

• The hate and judgment we will have that money and car you think we can’t get.

My beautiful culture with beautiful hearts, voices of an angel, proud of our culture 

Like your proud dad on his pay day, performances that will give you goosebumps like 

You’ve never felt before. We are unique & we need to be heard.

Basic steps of cooking

 When cooking, you always have to have an adult with you either an adult,cousin,sister. You have to be mature enough, when cooking you always have to learn the basic steps such as.

1.washing your hands (very important keep the germs away and it is a main step for cooking especially with Corona virus outbreak 

2.have all your ingredients ready, but before that you have to know how much to put/add ! therefore if you do not know please ask an adult or your teacher first to save ingredients and to make sure to get it right!

3. Always clean up after yourself, A good cook is a clean cook. When cooking make sure you clean up after yourself so nothing gets in the way of what you are trying to do, when you have a messy working space it is hard to cope with what you are trying to do, by cleaning around your working space/cooking space gives you a cleared mind so you can focus on your cooking.

4. When you are done with your cooking make sure to put everything back into the right place. And if you've already done step 3 then you are good to go, if not make sure to tidy up after yourself so you give less stress to your caregiver. If you’ve done all of that get your parent/caregiver to help you with the sharp objects or with serving out your cooking !

Cooking skills/life tips

All about me

 

What makes my culture special to me

My culture (Maori) is special to me because it identifies who I am as a person and my background. For me, being a maori is having an iwi,
a maunga and more. No other cultures have that. There are three reasons why the Maori culture is special to me. Firstly,
I love watching the haka. The haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance. Secondly, being part of an iwi is important. Lastly,
the traditional patterns of Maori tattoos. 

Firstly, the Haka to me, shows the world that we are Maori. The haka is used on different occasions. Traditionally used on the battlefield
, as well as when groups came together in peace. The Haka is a challenging display of a tribe's pride, strength and unity. Actions include

rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.

Secondly, knowing that I am part of an Iwi is special. It is unique because it represents your ancestors. No other culture has that and
when your whanau is around you can simply introduce yourself by saying what iwi your from and your last name

Lastly, The maori tattoos such as a moko shows expression of commitment and respect. Maoris often get recognized in public because of
the ta moko or moko that maoris wear. Or to present a traditional dance or powhiri 

In conclusion I am proud of being maori not only because of the hakas,tattoos,iwi But what my people have fought for and the land
I am proud to call my whenua I have grown to cherish my culture and to learn more about my backgrounds.

Fun Run

I heard the police man comforting us and encouraging  us to carry on and to never give up.
I heard my heart beating rapidly like it was ready to quit on me.

I saw the waves brushing up against the rocky wall.
I saw my friends running ultra fast past all the cars. 

I smelt the saltiness of the sea brush up against my nostrils as I inhaled a deep breath.

I smelt the sweat dripping down my face and the icy water from my friends freezing water bottle. 

I tasted the polluted air engulfing my lungs as I caught every last breath. 

I tasted my dry lips begging for water and the nervousness in my stomach.

I felt the cool breeze pushing up against my skin and the discomfort of my sweat dripping down
my exhausted face. 

I felt the butterflies in my stomach and my dehydrated legs ready to fall as I approached the finish line. 

I wondered if I was past the halfway mark and if I was last. I also wondered if we were allowed to
jump into the icy splattering water.

I am poem

Explosion Box

Rm 11 made explosion boxes 

hobbies which was play sports, eat and sleep 

2020 goal stay focused and put my work first 

where i'm from Auckland New Zealand 

 

family

Jeffrey 

Veronica

Tamati

Mike 

Robyn