Questions Week 9/10

1. How do you celebrate Maori Language Week in your class/school? We say greetings in Maori.
2. Why is this an important week to New Zealand? Because it celebrates our ancestor’s culture.
3. How does New Zealand celebrate Maori Language Week? We say stuff in maori.
4. Can you name any local places of significance that have a Maori name?Why are they significant? Kai kora. Because of the devistating earthquake.
5. What is your favourite Maori phrase or a saying you have heard this week? Kia ora.
6. What other languages are a part of your school and are these celebrated? English.
7. What are the three official languages of New Zealand? English, sign language, and Maori.
8. If New Zealand was to officially celebrate another language what language do you think that should be? Why? Spanish. Then we could talk to people on our travels.
9. Do you know of other countries that celebrate a second language in their country? What country and how do they celebrate?