Auckland Museum

Wow - what a day we have all had at the Auckland Museum!

As part of our Middle Syndicate Inquiry this term, we headed up to the Auckland Museum to learn more about our history and culture.

We had a wonderful time exploring the museum and learning about Ancient Civilisations in a lesson with Josh. Josh talked to us about some different Ancient Civilisations - Maori, Vikings, Romans and Egyptians. We enjoyed getting to have a hands on experience with ancient artefacts and getting to know more about some gods and goddesses.

Some of the highlights from our exploring was the WWI exhibition, the volcanoes and dinosaurs. It was extremely humbling to wander around the WWI exhibit, and get a feel for what the soldiers and their families went through. The conversations being heard around the display was fabulous, with every discussing what different items were, and who would have had them. It was clear how much learning everyone has achieved through our ANZAC unit, and it was great to be able to finish up all this learning in such an exciting way.

We are now inspired to learn more about our history and cultures. Now armed with plenty of questions, and ideas, look out on here as we work hard to find the answers and explore new learning! How exciting it will be to continue being archaeologists.

A huge thank you to all our parents and grandparents who made this day possible, being amazing team leaders.

Check out some of our photos...

ANZAC DAY

On the 25th April each year we celebrate Anzac Day - a day where we take the time to remember the brave soldiers who have fought for our country.

We have spent a lot of time reading about WW1 and all the brave New Zealand men and women that risked their lives for our country.

Throughout our learning we learnt that 10% of the New Zealand population went away to war, and from this over 50% were casualties war. We worked this out that if the 24 of us in Room 10 went to war, 12 of us would have been injured or killed. This made us really think about how lucky we are to live in such a safe country, where we are able to experience all the wonderful opportunities that we have here in New Zealand. We are proud of the men and women that fought for us, and what they have achieved for our country, and for their efforts we will continue to remember them.

At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning
We will remember them

Check out our amazing Anzac Art

Room 10 was extremely fortunate to have Stan "Pop" (Ashley's Granddad) come and share his knowledge and stories about ANZAC with us. We had a great time looking at all the different objects the soldiers had in the wars.

Here are some of the pictures from our visit with "Pop". Who can remember what each of these items are? Put your answers in the comments.

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