School Journal Level 4 June 2023
PDFs of all the texts in this issue of the School Journal are available online as well as teacher support materials (TSM) and audio for the following:
| Audio | TSM | ||
| Articles | Valley of the Whales | ✔ | ✔ |
| Silk Robes and Big Hats | |||
| Stories | Pākehā Tapu Day | ✔ | |
| Paper Tiger | |||
| The Stunt Man and the Geologist | |||
| Poem | Tokotoko | ||
| Student writing | Keith | ||
| Essay | Beyond Imagination |
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Valley of the Whales
by Bill Morris
The Valley of the Whales in North Otago tells the story of the evolution of whales in the Southern Ocean. In the foothills of the valley, thousands of hectares of limestone contain an impressive number of marine fossils formed over millions of years.
Silk Robes and Big Hats
by Sarah Natalie Webster
This article explores the work of multi-disciplinary artist Sam Duckor-Jones. “Sam’s work asks us to imagine a pinker, joyful, more inclusive world – one where we’re all free to put on silk robes and big hats and be absolutely, unapologetically ourselves.”
For information about inclusion and diversity, see Relationships and Sexuality Education: A guide for Teachers, Leaders, and Boards of Trustees.
Pākehā Tapu Day
by J. Wiremu Kane; illustrations by Andrew Burdan
This historical story is based on a true story. In 1828, English artist Augustus Earle was living in Kororāreka under the protection of the rangatira Uruti Te Whareumu, who was also known as King George. Te Whareumu had good relationships with European traders and missionaries and welcomed all Pākehā to live on his beach.
Paper Tiger
by Rose Lu; illustrations by Dede Putra
When Claire visits her mother’s family in China, tensions rise between her mum and her grandmother and aunties when she finds a present the sisters received when they were children.
The Stunt Man and the Geologist
by Eamonn Marra; illustrations by Ant Sang
Joseph goes along with his brother Toby’s stories and bullying of the other boys at the campground. “I knew he was exaggerating, but if I agreed, it made me the second coolest kid there.” When a new boy arrives with his family, Joseph has to decide whether to spend time with him or Toby’s gang.
See the Mental Health Education guide for information about promoting a culture of inclusivity and encouraging ākonga to challenge bullying.
Tokotoko
by Kōtuku Titihuia Nuttall; illustration by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
This poem uses tokotoko to express ideas of whakapapa, tūpuna, family history, and belonging.
Keith
by Lee McColl
A student describes the life of her determined and tenacious great-grandfather, who lost his arm in an accident and was an amateur photographer, a builder, a passionate whitebaiter, and a poet.
Beyond Imagination
by Veronika Meduna
The author recounts her visits to Antarctica. “I learnt that far from being separate and never-changing, Antarctica connects us. It drives global weather patterns and ocean currents, and in a warming world, it’s changing faster than most places on Earth.”
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