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  • Kia ora whanau,
    Nau mai, haere mai!  I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing and restful break.

    Have you ever wondered about the giant stadiums, the dazzling lights, and the roar of the crowd at the Olympics? It's not just about the athletes! Today, we're starting a journey to explore the hinengaro ohaoha (economic thinking) behind this massive global event.

    Get ready to whakarongo mai (listen up!) and whakaarohia (think about) how countries make choices and use resources to participate in the Olympics. We'll be like kaitiaki māpō (map detectives) using maps to track the Olympics around the world. We'll even whakatau (decide) how countries can work together for a sustainable future!

    So, buckle up and get ready to discover the fascinating economic world of the Olympics!

    Mrs M Naidoo

    In our first week we will be diving into:

    The Summer Olympics - A Scavenger Hunt

    Through this scavenger hunt activity and close reading passage, you will be able to:

    Whariki (Explore):

    • The history and traditions of the Summer Olympic Games.
    • The different events and competitions that take place at the Summer Olympics.
    • The selection process and responsibilities of the host country.

    Whakaaro (Think about):

    • The significance of the Olympic symbols and mottos.
    • The challenges and benefits of hosting the Summer Olympics.
    • The impact of the Olympics on culture, sport, and global connections.

    Whakautu (Answer):

    • Questions based on a factual passage about the Summer Olympic Games.
    • Use clues within the passage to find specific information about traditions, events, and the host country.

    Whakaatu (Show):

    • Your understanding by completing the scavenger hunt puzzle using details from the passage.
    • Effectively work together in a team to locate information and solve the puzzle.