Ambassador Application

Malo lelei my name  is Jeyda Motuliki and I am half tongan and samoan and I’m 10 years old and I’m a  sister to 2 and one day a sister to 3 and my Mum’s name is  Carissa and my Dad’s Kimo and my two sister emilee she is 5 and kacey she is 1 years old.Here is  Why I want to be an Ambassador is because Love to greet new people and show what a lovely school  my Mum and Dad have chosen for me. Thank-you for looking at my application, I hope you choose me.

4 facts about rugby.

 

Star wars facts.

 

Golf facts.

 

4 Facts Hawaiian History- Monday.

 

Wednesday: Response to Text.

 

1. What is a staff god?

1. Name for our kitchen b) a stick in form of a god

c) Movie on netflix d) a religion

2.  What material is the staff god made from?

a) ice b) wood

c) diamonds d) iron

3. What does elaborate mean?

a) intricate b) tiny

c) disgusting d) detailed

4. How did the European missionaries view staff gods?

a) secular b) American idol

c) idols d) demonic

5. How long is the surviving staff god ?

1. 6 metres b) 2 metres

c) one third of the length d) 19 metres

7.  Which best describes this staff god?

1. Smooth green eyes with stylised head, mouth, ears; a curved back with notches on the ear side

2. Smooth eyes with stylised ears; a curved ankle with notches on the shoulder sides

3. Smooth head with stylised ankles, mouth, noese; a curved neck with notches on the back sides

4. Smooth head with stylised eyes, mouth, ears; a curved neck with notches on the back sides

8. How did William Ellis describe the staff gods?

=>divine retribution, the new religion would have presented opportunities of no ... The LMS missionary William Ellis did not mince his words about Polynesia: ... called staff gods (Hooper 2006:222-24).

9. When was Christianity introduced to Cook Islands?

1. 2020 b) 19th Century

      c) 2019 d) 1900

Cook Island Art.

 

4 Facts Cook Island History.

Tuesday Research Task.

 

Tuesday: Response to Text.

 1. Which of the following is not a way that mat weaving is used for?

a) bedding b) weddings

c) shoe holder d) flooring

2. What do mats signify?

a) love b) respect

c) health d) social status

3. What is the tongan word for ‘mat weaving’?

a) kiekie b) ta’ovala

c) ngatu d) kava

Ngatu Tonga (tapa cloth):

4. From what tree is the bark used to make tapa from?

a) Paper Mulberry b) Wood Blueberry

c) Bone Strawberry d) Card Raspberry

5. The women design the tapa using what?

→Tapa cloth (or simply tapa) is a barkcloth made in the islands of the Pacific Ocean, primarily in ... There are a handful of standard kupesi designs,

6. Where do the patterns on ngatu come from?

→More recently, Tongans have created modern patterns that take from outside influences; these include 'Ikale, Laione, Sila 'o Tonga, Hala Paini, Sisi Papa'i Fa, Fakalala 'o Lupepau'u,

Wood and bone carvings: 

7. Why is wood carving important to Tongan culture?

→Historically, wood and bone carving were an important part of the Tongan culture. Men carved wood making bowls, head rests,

8. What are 3 different things that are carved out of bone?

→Traditionally carving with wood and bone is an important part of the Tongan culture. Men carved from wood, making bowls, head rests, log drums (used for calling people to events such as church or a feast),

9. Were whale bones hard to find for carving? If so, why?

→If you do find an actual whale bone carving, the legality of carrying it into another country depends on where you are going; you'll need to research that country's .

10. Name 3 different things that are carved out of wood.         →Today, wood carvings such as masks, clubs, animal figurines, and kava bowls are sold as Tongan handicrafts.

4 Facts Tongan Art Forms

 

Monday Research Task.

Monday: Response to Text.

 1. How many islands are said to be on Tonga?

a) 168 b) 169

c) 170 d) 171

2. Which of the following are not a group that Tonga was split into?

a) Vava’u b) Nuku’alofa

c) Ha’apai d) Tongatapu

3. What 2 languages are spoken in Tonga?

a) Tongan & English b) Tongan & Samoan

c) Tongan & German d) Tongan & Polynesian

Tongan History:

4. Where did the Polynesians settle 3000 years ago?

a) Nuku’alofa b) Ha’apai

c) Vava’u d) Tongatapu

5. Who brought the Tongans together to become one?

a) Queen Elizabeth b) King George V

c) Tāufa’āhau d) PM Pohiva

6. True or False: Tonga is the only country in the pacific to not give up their own government?

a) True b) False

Mat Weaving: 

7. What is used to weave the mats?

a) Modern technology b) Old Technology

c) Hands d) Broken down cars

8. What are mats worn around the waist called?

a) lavalava b) ta’ovala

c) ie d) mat

9. True or false: Woven mats passed down through generations symbolizes pride?

a) True b) False

10. How can you identify where people are from in Tonga?

→how they talk.

4 Facts Tongan History and Art.