What I do well and what I need to improve on ~ Sina

I think that I am able to work independently and get my work finished for example when we do warm ups and today's history and I am able to finish it in the time we are suppose to, I think that I need work on trusting my group more for reading groups because I am used to working independently and trusting what I do and It is different trying to put my trust in others and listening to what they think. But there is always room for improvement.

Erebus Air Crash ~ Sina

Erebus Air Crash happen in 1979, the plane was flying in antarctica. There was a massive snow storm and the pilots couldn't really see where they were going. Which leaded them to crashing into Mt erebus, 257 people died.

Death of Poet James K Baxter ~ Sina

22/10/2019

James K Baxter from the city of Dunedin has written many poems in his lifetime one being a poem about, The dove and the ant.

The poem about the dove and the ant is inspiring story, it makes you think that if you do a kind deed a deed in favor you will get in return. The poem that James K Baxter delivered a good moral for all of us to learn.

Peter Snell wins his Second gold medal in Tokyo ~ Sina

21/10/2019

Today 55 years ago Peter snell won his second gold medal in Tokyo. The eight days leading up to the olympic 1500m final Peter snell had already run five races and in the semi final and the final in the 800m in which he won his first gold medal. Peter snell entering the race for 1500m hoping to win his second gold ran and was showing promising results. When all his hard work paid of and he won his second gold medal in Tokyo.

Chief Justice, Today In History ~ Sina

17/10/19

Today 132 years ago Chief Justice Sir James Prendergast's when delivering judgment in the case of Wi Parata v The Bishop of Wellington. This would determine the decision of the treaty of Waitangi Issues for years. Chief Justice declared that the treaty of Waitangi is worthless which no doubt will cause a riot of emotions flowing through the people for many years to come.

Jean Batten reaches Auckland after epic solo flight ~ Sina

16/10/2019

Jean Batten left to go to New Zealand from Kent, England on the 5th of october 1936. To get there she had to make multiple stops in Australia to reach New Zealand Auckland. She arrived in Darwin Australia 5 days 21 - 24 hours faster then previous record-holder Jimmy Broadbent. She left the Richmond Aerodone, Sydney taking with her the new fastest record to get from england to darwin. She made her way to Auckland, New Zealand. She arrives in Mangere Aerodrome at about 5pm 16th of October 1936 10 and a 1/2 hours after leaving sydney. 

Anti - terror raids in Urewa ~ Sina

15/10/19

Today 12 years ago police arrested 18 people in raids linked to alleged weapons training camp near the Bay of Plenty township Ruatoki. Police executed search warrants in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Wellington after 12 months ( 1 Year ) of surveillance of activist groups. Police stated that Iti was involved in running military style camps in the Urewera Ranges and was planning to establish an independent state on traditional Tuhoe land.