Current Events Reading / Crossword

Video Of The Week - British Competition Honors Naughty Pets

Why did Direct Blinds ask people to post pet pictures on their Facebook page?

The contest, organized by Direct Blinds an online supplier of custom window coverings, asked owners to upload photos of their pets caught performing their naughtiest deeds, on the company's Facebook page.

What title did Yodie win? What did he do to deserve it?

Yodie, a German Shepherd and Keeshond Cross, that captured the judges' attention. Originally from Romania, Yodie was rescued by a British charity from where he was adopted by 25-year-old Laura Vitty. The Newcastle resident says that over the years, Yodie has destroyed many items including, his own dog bed.

What are the 2nd and 3rd place winners known to do frequently?
In second place was another dog called Harry, whose favorite hobby is to shrednewspapers and magazines. The funniest and most talented however was Stoops, a black cat who came in third place - She apparently loves to open the fridge and hop in to lick the tops of the cold milk bottles.

Te Reo

RIMA 
The Story of Ranginui and Papatuanuku

1. Who is Ranginui and Papatuanuku?
Ranginui is the sky father and Papatuanuku is the Earth Mother.

2. Who is the god of the forests?
Tane-mahuta.

3. Who is the god of the winds?
Tawhirimatea.

4. Who is the god of war?
Tumatauenga.

5. Who is the god of the sea?
Tangaroa.



RUA
Islands in Tauranga Moana
These islands are well known to locals but to Maori of Tauranga these island have their own respective Maori names. Find out these names.
Leisure Island - Moturiki Island

Peach Island - Motuopae Island

Rat Island - Motuopuhi Island

Mayor Island - Tuhua Island


TORU

Towns in the Bay of Plenty
Can you name the towns situated between Tauranga and Whakatane? With Maori names.

Tauranga

1. Te Puke 

2. Maketu

3. Matata

Whakatane

TAHI
How well do you know Tauranga? The following Maori names are suburbs of Tauranga and you need to figure out the meanings to get the names.

1. The spring where water runs?

2. The ground where a giant bird roamed?

3.A sacred mountain?

4. The name given for a bird?


5. The meaning to Europe?

Current Events Reading Crossword

Current Events Reading

Joey Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Contest for Eighth Consecutive Year!

Who was responsible for making Nathan's hot dog contest famous?
The Hot dog eating contest which is now streamed live on the ESPN channel, has become a July 4th tradition - one that is watched by millions of people every year.

How many hot dogs did he eat?
He ate 61 franks in the time of ten minutes which is a lot to eat in that amount of time.

How many years has Joey Chestnut won the contest prior to this year? 

Prior to this year Joey Chestnut has won 7 years in a row and he is now holding the title of winning the Hot Dog Eating Contest.

What significant event occurred before the contest began?

Back before Joey Chestnut was holding the title of the Hot Dog eating contest there was a Three-time defending women's champion Sonya 'Black Widow'. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

What happened in the women's contest?
Sonya 'Black Widow' Thomas did not fare as well she was a 3 time defending women's champion. She was defeated by Miki Sudo from Las Vegas, who inhaled 34 frankfurters, far outpacing Sonya's 27 3/4!

Miss Mills Bali Trip

I had an awesome trip to Bali and visited many of the places you recommended. Here are a few pictures from my trip. Find out about what or why is happening in them.





1. These little parcels are left outside everyday. You see them everywhere. What are they for? They are called Cananag Sari and they are made to thank the gods in praise and pray. You will see these offerings in the temples, on small shrines in houses, and on the ground or as a part of a large offering.





2. It was the first day back at school when we arrived. These kids meet their teachers at the beach. They were about your age. Find out about school in Bali.
Most schools in Bali start at 9am-11am they finish vary from 1pm-4pm. They go to school 6 days a week Monday-Saturday but in New Zealand we go to school 5 days a week Monday-Friday.




3. They have tanks of these fish everywhere. You pay $3 to soak your feet in them for 15 mins. The fish nibble at your feet. Find out what type of fish they are and what they are doing? They are called Garra rufa fish. They nibble all your dead skin off your feet which makes your fells really soft.



4. This was taken at a batik factory. What is batik?
Batik is a type of fabric dyeing method using wax to create patterns and designs.This method makes use of a resist technique, applying areas of cloth with wax (a dye-resistant substance) to prevent them from absorbing colours when the cloth is dipped into the dye. Not only as a dye-resistant substance, the wax applied is also used to control colours from spreading out from a particular area to create motif when the dye is painted.

5. This is the Saraswati Temple in Ubud. Who is it dedicated to?
The Saraswati temple is in Ubud is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Saraawati.

Term 2 PMI

Positives
- Netball
This term I played netball and our team has won most of our games which is really good. Also playing netball I have made new friends and meet heaps of new people.

- S.T.A.R.S Wrist Band
This term I have been trying really hard to get a STARS wrist band and on the last day of term 2 I finally got one.

- The Assembly Box
This year I am doing the box for assembly which is really fun because I get to control what happens in assembly.

- The Attitude Guy Dave
This term there was a guy who came into our school and talked to us about bulling and what types there where. It was really fun and I even learned some different types of bulling there was.

Minuses
-AIMS Netball Team
This term I trailed for the AIMS netball team but I didn't get in, but one of my friends Aysha did which I am really happy for.

- Last Man Standing
This term we have a new thing called the last man standing which means when ever you talk you are the last man standing and at the end of the day the last man standing gets no laptop and has to write with pen and pencil in a book the next day.

Interesting
- Sit where ever we like
This term we get to sit where ever we like which is great so then we don't have to sit by our self.

- Social Dance
Next term is social dance which is really fun.

- Tech
This term I have Electronics which is really fun and I am making a quiz and a water tester.

- Book
This term Mrs Mills has been reading a book to our class room which is called Demon Dentist which is a really funny book.

Current Event Reading

Caveman poo suggests they may have eaten vegetables

SC:
- Use at least 3 of the 7 servants

- Questions must make sense

- Question MUST have a question mark.


1. 50,000 - How many years ago did they live in the Southern Spain?

2. Southern Spain - Where did they live 50,000 years ago?

3. Traces of meat - What did they find traces of?

4. Plants, such as tubers, berries, and nuts. - What did they eat other than meat?

5. Anaira Sistiaga - Who said "We believe Neanderthals probably ate what was available in different situations, seasons, and climates,"?

6. Neanderthal teeth - What was the latest finding?

7. Homo sapiens - Neanderthals were close evolutionary cousins of our own species. What other species where there?