Auckland Maritime Museum Experience

On Wednesday the 18th of March 2015 the extension people and some extras went to the Auckland Maritime Museum. At 8:30 the extension people and the extras went to the hall. Once everyone was in the hall we got into five different groups.  The names were: Maugerei ( Mountain ), Wai o Taiki ( Our River ), Ukutoia ( Pt England ), And 2 others. The bus arrived late so while we waited we sang a few Maori songs. Miss Tito grabbed her guitar and played the tune. 

Then the bus had arrived. All of us hopped in, but we had to wait a bit for the people to get on first. I sat next to Teija. I liked the ride to the Auckland Maritime Museum. On the way we waved to people walking on the sidewalk. Some of them waved back to us as well. 

When we got to the Auckland Maritime Museum, we sat on the sidewalk in front of the entrance door. We first met this man called Frazer and he told us about the Museum and what we are allowed to do and what we are not allowed to do. The rules that are in your classroom were the same rules at the Maritime Museum. 

The first activity that I did was the Peace flags. You had to draw a border on your flag. If you already had one then you could start drawing on your peace flag. On your peace flag you could have drawn anything you wanted to draw. I drew a picture of a turtle, some coconut trees, peace signs, I also wrote my name, where I come from and what school I go to. 

The 2nd activity that I did was to explore a Hawaiian boat called the Hikianalia. I loved the Hikianalia and It made me realise how cool a boat is. I wouldn't mind staying on that boat. It has everything it needs. A toilet. A kitchen. Rooms with 4 or 5 Bunk Beds. Another room where 2 people can sleep in. That room where only 2 people can sleep in just has 2 normal big beds. Something to steer the boat with. I would want to sail on a boat like that some day. Here is another picture of the people that we got to meet at The Auckland Maritime Museum. They are called the Malama Honua Crew.  

        

Our last activity was the Star compass. There were a lot of different things to remember. I can only remember one of them which was called La. La means sun. I hope you have enjoyed my Auckland Maritime Museum Experience. Thank you for reading.