What is Government?

What is Government?

A government is the term used to describe:

• The system of rules used to run a community,
• The people who make and administer those roles.

All around the world different countries and communities have different types of governments. In New Zealand we have a democracy for a government. This means that people vote on which rules we have and which people are responsible for making and administering these rules.

In some countries there is only one person who is in charge and they make all the rules that people are responsible for following. This is a dictatorship.

Some countries even have no government which is called anarchy. This means that people live without any rules but often when there is no government someone will try to step in and take power for themselves.

Questions - either make a copy of this document and save it into your social studies folder or write the questions and answers into your book.

1. Write down any words you have never heard before and find the dictionary definition for them e.g. anarchy.

Democracy: a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state through elected representatives.

Dictatorship: government by a dictator 

Anarchy: a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.

2. Do you think that countries or communities that are bigger (more people) need a more complex government system than smaller ones need?

I think all countries need a complex government system. Big or Small, they all deserve a complex government system.

3. What benefit(s) do you think people gain from being in a group?

• Solve more complex problems then they could if they were by themselves.
• They can share their skills and knowledge.
• Develop new ways to approach a problem.

4. How can having a leader or group of leaders help people?

They can help guide people in the right way.  

5. Why do you think some countries have or prefer to have no government (anarchy)?

I think they prefer to have no government because they want to live without rules.

A-Z Words

In Wananga, we are learning about positive behaviour for learning we were asked to write an a-z of polite words and language to use to help us work independently at Hornby High School.

Achievement
Behaviour
Commitment
Determined
Encouraged
Focus
Helpful
Intelligent
Justify
Kindness
Leadership
Motivated
Neat
Organised
Patience
Quiet
Respect
Success
Talent
Unique.
Valiant
Well-Behaved
Xenial
Youthful
Zappy

Savory Bread Cases | HOME ECONOMICS

14/02/20

Savoury Bread Cases

Today, in Home Economics we made Savoury Bread Cases.


Ingredients:

• White Bread
• Wholemeal Bread
• Cheese
• Ham
• Butter
• Spaghetti
• Baked Beans
• Corn

Equipment:

• Muffin Tin
• Butter Knives 
• Bread Knives
• Cutting Board

Method:

• Cut the crust off the bread.
• Butter the bread.
• Place the buttered side of the bread into the muffin tin.
• Press down gently and try not to push a hole into the bread.
• Put in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Place your fillings into the cases.
• Bake until slightly crispy
• Take out and enjoy!

❝ Sustainability | Text Styles₊˚. ♻️

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❝ Sustainability | Text Styles₊˚. ♻️

Prime Ministers of Aotearoa | HUR6 | Kahciar

Jenny Shipley

New Zealand's 36th Prime Minister

Born: 4th February 1952

Full Name: Jennifer Mary Shipley

Early Years:
Attended Marlborough Girls College.

She qualified in 1971 as a teacher through the Christchurch College of Education and taught in New Zealand primary schools until 1976.

University:
Christchurch College of Education.

Family Life:

Jenny Shipley is married to her husband Burton Shipley, they have one daughter and one son, Anna Shipley and Ben Shipley.

Politics:
Jenny Shipley is a New Zealand former politician who served as the 36th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1997 to 1999. She was the first female prime minister of New Zealand, and is the only woman to have led the National Party.

Helen Clark

New Zealand's 37th Prime Minister

Born: 25th February 1950

Full Name: Helen Elizabeth Clark

Early Years:
Helen Clark was the eldest of four daughters of a farming family. Her mother, Margaret McMurray, was a primary school teacher. Her father, George, was a farmer. Helen Clark studied at Te Pahu Primary School, at Epsom Girls' Grammar School in Auckland and at the University of Auckland, where she majored in politics and graduated with an MA (Honours) in 1974. 

University:
University of Auckland.

Family Life:

Helen Clark is married to her husband, Peter Davis.

Politics:
Helen Clark is a New Zealand politician who served as the 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008, and was the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme from 2009 to 2017. She was New Zealand's fifth-longest-serving prime minister, and the second woman to hold that office.

Shot Put | Hurumanu 7

How To Push A Shot Put

• Put your two feet together. 
• Face your back to the way your throwing. 
• Put your left foot forward.
• Put your elbow up and shot put slightly touching your neck.
• Pivot around and push. 

Discus Techniques

Discus Techniques

1. Roll off your small finger.
2. Wrap 4 fingers around it.
3. Stand side on the line.
4. 1 wind-up ( Not 3 )

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❝ Look in the Mirror Poem₊˚.📖

I look in the mirror and what do I see?

A shy, funny, sweet person looking back at me

I'm really good at dancing

And love to talk to friends.

I spend lots of time listening to music

And I can't wait for Autumn 

I could improve my math skills

And looking at myself is hard for me,

but I know if I try, I'll be the best I can be.