- I take a lot of pride in what I do.
Lion
2. ANAGRAM (mixed up word): hlcaneeom
3. I have leathery skin and short legs.
4. Type of reptile
5. Waru
Spider
I like to eat coral
Hi my name is Jack I am a year 7 I like basketball and other sports. Hope you enjoy reading my blog.
What is the commonwealth?
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The Commonwealth is nations and countries` adding up to 71 these countries are all under the head of the queen.
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Who is part of it?
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This year there are 71 countries and nations this includes NZ, AUS, England, Scotland and many more.
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What are the advantages?
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You get paid and can be an inspiration to other people and kid’s and you can get gold medals
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Are there any disadvantages?
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You don’t get to spend as much time with family because you would be training so much. And you would be on strict diets to be in good shape.
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Why the commonwealth games?
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The commonwealth used to be called the The British games and were first held in 1930. But changed in 1952 to the Commonwealth games.
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When did NZ become part of the commonwealth?
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We joined in 1931 as a founder member when it’s indepence was recognised under the statute of westminster
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Who leads the commonwealth?
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The queen.
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How many sports are included in the Commonwealth Games?
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19 sports in total are in the commonwealth games at the moment.
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What sports are NZ athletes competing in? Running, swimming, boxing, netball,hockey,
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Running, Swimming, hockey, basketball,shot put, netball, boxing, cycling, weightlifting, triathlon, hockey
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#EARNTHEFERN - what does this mean?
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Athletes say it’s an inspiration to younger ones. It also feels really good to wear it and show the world what we’ve got and who we are here more than just a little country. “Earn the Fern is about what it takes, and what it means, to wear the silver fern,”
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