Over the past few weeks we have been researching and writing about different famous New Zealanders. We have written about why they are famous and how they have showen perseverance, determination and courage. We designed and made medals that we would give them for their achievements.
Below are some of pieces of writing and the display that has been put up on our class whare. We think it looks awesome.
Below are some of pieces of writing and the display that has been put up on our class whare. We think it looks awesome.
Richie McCaw
I chose Richie McCaw because he was a famous rugby player and he talks to a lot of people about how he was a famous All Black and a Crusader. He was a famous All Black and was the All Blacks captain. Richie McCaw played more than 100 matches. His achievement was winning 2 world cups and there were in 2011 and 2015. Richie McCaw showed courage from carrying on playing with a lot of injuries. He showed perseverance because he never gave up when he was on the field. He also kept going when they were losing. Since retiring from rugby, Richie enjoys flying helicopters.
By Charlie Quinlan
I chose Richie McCaw because he was a famous rugby player and he talks to a lot of people about how he was a famous All Black and a Crusader. He was a famous All Black and was the All Blacks captain. Richie McCaw played more than 100 matches. His achievement was winning 2 world cups and there were in 2011 and 2015. Richie McCaw showed courage from carrying on playing with a lot of injuries. He showed perseverance because he never gave up when he was on the field. He also kept going when they were losing. Since retiring from rugby, Richie enjoys flying helicopters.
By Charlie Quinlan
Fred Dagg
I chose Fred Dagg because he is funny and he is a Comedian. He is famous because of his Gumboot song and his TV advertisements. The Gumboot son is so cool and I have listened to it a lot and the song is stuck in my heard. Fred Dagg showed courage because he likes to sing songs and the Gumboot song become so famous. He showed courage because he got up on stage and performed. Fred Dagg showed perseverance for keeping on trying. Fred Dag and his gumboots are a New Zealand icon.
By Roy Martin
I chose Fred Dagg because he is funny and he is a Comedian. He is famous because of his Gumboot song and his TV advertisements. The Gumboot son is so cool and I have listened to it a lot and the song is stuck in my heard. Fred Dagg showed courage because he likes to sing songs and the Gumboot song become so famous. He showed courage because he got up on stage and performed. Fred Dagg showed perseverance for keeping on trying. Fred Dag and his gumboots are a New Zealand icon.
By Roy Martin
| Gemma McCaw I chose Gemma McCaw for my famous person. I like her because she plays hockey. I like to play hockey like her. I chose her because I would like to learn about her outside of hockey. Gemma represented New Zealand in hockey. She is also famous because she married Richie McCaw as well. Gemma McCaw shows perseverance by playing hockey and never giving up. Gemma McCaw shows courage when by being brave when she played and when she sometimes got hit by the hard ball. She will be remembered for her hockey and for marrying a famous All Black, Richie McCaw. By Ruby Churchward  |  Sophie Pascoe I chose Sophie Pascoe for my famous New Zealander because she was lots of medals at swimming races and at the Commonwealth Games. I also wanted to find out how she lost her leg. She got hurt by a lawn mower. I also wanted to find out about why she was a good person for New Zealand. She was a good role model because she trained really hard every day and won lots of medals. Sophie is a famous sportsperson. My famous person represented New Zealand in lots of swimming races. Sophie Pascoe achieved lots of medals and even when she was sick she still practised every day. Sophie Pascoe showed courage when she didn’t want to go in the pool but her mum encouraged her to go in. The first time she was left behind and she trained hard every day and over time she won races. She felt very proud of herself. Sophie Pascoe showed perseverance when she tried and tried and the she became a champion swimming. Sophie Pascoe showed determination when she tried and tried and achieved her goals. She is a good role model for everyone. By Isobel Davey |
Allan Deere
I chose Allan Deere for my famous person. He flies spitfires and I like spitfire planes, Alan was famous because he kept flying and never gave up. He encouraged the NZ’s to keep fight hard and to never lose the war. He completed too many missions and he was an ace. He was just completing a turn and a target at 12 o’clock then and he crashed. Amazingly Alan and a German pilot survived but the German got put in prison 2 weeks later. Alan showed courage because he carried on when he was wounded and completed many missions to get the Distinguished Flying Cross. He showed perseverance by not giving up. Alan didn’t want to teach the Aussies how to fly but he just did it. Alan showed determination by helping people to live there life and himself. Once Alan failed a mission. He would do it again and again until he succeed. I want to fly a spitfire like Alan when I am 20.
By Kody Owen
I chose Allan Deere for my famous person. He flies spitfires and I like spitfire planes, Alan was famous because he kept flying and never gave up. He encouraged the NZ’s to keep fight hard and to never lose the war. He completed too many missions and he was an ace. He was just completing a turn and a target at 12 o’clock then and he crashed. Amazingly Alan and a German pilot survived but the German got put in prison 2 weeks later. Alan showed courage because he carried on when he was wounded and completed many missions to get the Distinguished Flying Cross. He showed perseverance by not giving up. Alan didn’t want to teach the Aussies how to fly but he just did it. Alan showed determination by helping people to live there life and himself. Once Alan failed a mission. He would do it again and again until he succeed. I want to fly a spitfire like Alan when I am 20.
By Kody Owen
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