Week Three: The Post War(s) Era (1951-1999)

Activity 2: The Big ‘OE’

In the 1980s it became increasingly common for students to graduate from high school and take a year off to travel and experience the world. This year was often referred to as the ‘Big OE’ or ‘Big Overseas Experience.’ A number of kiwis headed to places like Australia and England to live and work before returning to New Zealand to finish their studies.

Imagine that you are a student in the 1980s and you’re about to graduate from high school. Where would you like to go on your big OE? On your blog tell us which country you would visit and give us three (3) reasons for your choice. Find some pictures on the internet of things that you would like to see and do in this country.

I would liketo go to paris because paris has been my dreem place to go there I would like to try there food lisin to the famose music and go on big fun rids and take heaps of photos near the eiffel tower also go shoping and see the night light of the eiffel tower . and go and see there city and other things . 

Week Three: The Post War(s) Era (1951-1999)

Day 4: Perms and Lycra (The 1980’s)

Activity 1: Hairy Maclary

One of the most famous children’s stories to ever come out of New Zealand, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, was written by a kiwi woman named Lynley Dodd. The book was originally published in 1983. It is now sold in dozens of countries around the world. It features a small dog named Hairy.

On your blog, use the following sentence starter from the original book to finish the story.

“Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy…”

To earn full points, your story should have, at least, 8-10 sentences.

“Out of the gate and off for a walk went Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy he saw that the bush was wiggiling then came a black eyes cat hairy maclay got scared be he wanstnt that much scarred like the other dogs. He called all of his friend they getherd the cat then they started to come close to the cat the cat was scrapping her sharp claws all of the dogs were shaking there legs but hairy maclary was the only one not shaking his legs then the cat also started coming close slowly then all the dogs got scared of the black scarry cat then one by one the dogs were leving hairy was the only one standing then the owner was finding the cat so she ran away to the owner hairy maclary said to himself that thankyou god and the cats owner next day when he got out of the gate he first cheked if the cat was under there but there was no sight of the cat then he felt a strocke on his back he was frighted and scarred he did not know what to do if he terned then the cat would eat his head it would be allright if the cat would eat his tale but he wonted to tern so he ternd and what did he see........

Week Three: The Post War(s) Era (1951-1999)

Activity 2: Bell Bottom Pants

Fashion in the 1970s was quite unique. Take a look at the pictures of a ‘typical’ 1970s outfit and tell us, on your blog, two things that you like about 1970s fashion and two things that you don’t like about the fashion of the day. I am not a huge fan of the patterned pants. What about you?

I like the girl in the middle because I like her shirt and her wight scert it reminds me of the old school day I also like the colours that they used in the girls' photo. I don't like the men photo because it is not bright and colourful it is dull I don't like how they dressed up. But they have their own taste of what they like and it is there chose of what they were but my vote is that the girl's photo is better. What about you?

                             

Week Three: The Post War(s) Era (1951-1999)

Activity 1: Ready to Roll

In the 1970s one of the most common television programmes was called ‘Ready to Roll.’ It was broadcast on Saturday afternoons and hosted by a man named Roger Gascoigne. During the show, Roger would introduce music videos and then play them for the TV audience. He also invited famous people to come onto the show and perform songs that were currently popular.  

Watch the following three clips that were shown on the Ready to Roll programme:

Golden Harvest

Ray Columbus and the Invaders

New Zealand Underdogs

My first one would be Ray Columbus and the Invaders.

Then my second one would be Golden Harvest.

My least favourite would be New Zealand Underdogs.

Week Three: The Post War(s) Era (1951-1999)

Bonus Activity: The Three Rs - Rugby, Racing and Running

In the 1960s, sport in New Zealand was dominated by the three R’s – rugby, racing and running. The national rugby team, the All Blacks, had a great decade, winning 36 of the 40 games that they played. Many kiwis also spent their weekends at the local racetrack and, in 1960, Peter Snell won a gold medal in the 800m race at the Olympic Games in Rome, Italy. He followed this up with two more gold medals in the 800m and 1500m races at the 1964 Olympic Games.

Go on this link it will tell you about peter snell hope you like it. https://www.canva.com/design/DACrZ3R3QXY/WKcz56NkolJViSmAnzt-hw/edit

On the 29 of December it  was my mums birthday I gave her a teddybear that said happy birthday and little things and a book every page is printed  I wanted to put a smile on my mums face I love her I always want to do something for her because she always gets me everything in the world even in tuff time she would try relly hard to get me something because she allways want to see my smile she always will stand on my side my mother will never leve me she will always be there to help me if I get stuck if I go on the rong track she will always put me in the right track. I love her so much. 

Week Three: The Post War(s) Era (1951-1999)

Hi guys siyona here hope you like my made up postcard  why did I make this ? Because I go on this website called summer learning journy and this is one of the activty.

imagine that you are living in New Zealand in the 1950s. Use Google Draw* to design the front of a postcard that you could send to a friend or one of your family members .