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All cultures have values, practices and beliefs that are unique and important.

We worked together as a whole class to gain a better understanding of the things that are unique

and important in our New Zealand culture.Customs and family / cultural

celebrations.

Identifying features andunique symbols e.g. flags,

anthem, coat of arms, haka

Values and beliefsInternational sports

Food,Danceand

Music

Languaagesand

Currency

DEEP UNDERSTANDING 1: What is culture and how does culture shape identities and communities?

Following our inquiry and sharing of new knowledge, we have developed our shared understanding of how New

Zealands unique culture, values and beliefs, shape who we are:We are brought up in our unique culture which supports us to challenge ourselves and encourages us tostick to things until we are the best we can be. Every child dreams of becoming a representative of ourcountry.

We dont give up and we believe in ourselves- because we have been brought up to believe this and wehave really good role models in NZ who model this to us. We have a can-do and problem-solvingattitude. We are not so much about money and possessions but are more about the people. We careabout the people around this. We are very proud of our country and our people. We are very friendly and

Silver Fern:

Inspires and represents NZ and New Zealanders; native

and it gives a symbol of light (leaves silver underneath &

dark green on top); worn on clothing. Flag: Four stars = our place in the Pacific Ocean; the

blue = the blue sky and sea around us. It represents our

country in the world. Union flag = our historical

foundations with Britain. Coat of Arms: Southern Cross = our place in the South

Pacific Ocean; Three ships = NZs sea trade; sheep =

farming; wheat =agriculture & industry; crossed hammers

= mining; Maori chieftain & European woman = our people;

crown = Majesty, Queen of NZ

Haka: Maori heritage; unique and national expression;traditional & respectful ritual; song & dance (forceful

actions); used to challenge, welcome and honour; shows

our identity

National Anthem: identifies & represents us as New

Zealanders; sign of pride; translated into Maori NZ

native language; describes our unique culture

koru ,

.Hangi; pavlova; boil-up; tip top icecream; L&P; Watties

tomato sauce; kiwi fruit; kumera; fish n chips; barbecue +

Tui; weetbix; gingernuts; Sunday roasts; marmite; milo

Fred Dagg; Billy T James; Topp Twins; Tiki Tane; DaveDobyn; Dame Kiri Tekanawa; Brooke Fraser; Avalanche

City; Stan Walker;

Royal NZ Ballet; Haka; break-dancing; Kapa haka; Pacifikadance; theatre shows

Barbecue / sausage sizzle

Hongi

Powhiri

Anzac Day / Waitangi Day / Maori Language

week / Sign Language week

Birthdays / Christmas / Easter / New Year /

Guy Fawkes

Saturday morning sport

Sunday roast

Hangi Haka

Anniversaries

Family reunions Following our National sports teams Camping holidays

21st birthdays

Maori culture Christianity

Hope

Faith

Environmentally green clean place

Kiwi culture

Good problem solvers No. 8 wire

Hard workers

Loyal and caring

Part of the Commonwealth

Strong family culture

Risk takers Can-do attitude Strong agricultural base

Rugby canoe polo

Soccer shearing

Netball BMX

Hockey squash

Basketball rowing

Cricket golf

Athletics surfing

Tennis boxing

Cycling softball

Bungee jumping

Skiing / snow boarding / sledding

volleyball

Motor cross polo / crosse

Horse racing Swimming

English

Maori

NZ Sign Language

NZ Dollar

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Silver Fern:

Inspires and represents NZ and New Zealanders; native

and it gives a symbol of light (leaves silver underneath &

dark green on top); worn on clothing.

Flag: Four stars = our place in the Pacific Ocean; the

blue = the blue sky and sea around us. It represents ourcountry in the world. Union flag = our historical

foundations with Britain.

Coat of Arms: Southern Cross = our place in the South

Pacific Ocean; Three ships = NZs sea trade; sheep =

farming; wheat =agriculture & industry; crossed hammers

= mining; Maori chieftain & European woman = our people;

crown = Majesty, Queen of NZ

Haka: Maori heritage; unique and national expression;

traditional & respectful ritual; song & dance (forceful

actions); used to challenge, welcome and honour; showsour identity

National Anthem: identifies & represents us as New

Hangi; pavlova; boil-up; tip top icecream; L&P;Watties tomato sauce; kiwi fruit; kumera; fish n

chips; barbecue + Tui; weetbix;

Fred Dagg; Billy T James; Topp Twins; Tiki Tane;

Dave Dobyn