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Senior Secondary (Years 11 - 13)
At 4:35 am on 4 September 2010, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter Scale shook Christchurch west, in the Canterbury region causing damage to houses a...
Entry last updated: 17/09/24Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Charles Upham was a New Zealand soldier who fought in World War II in Europe and North Africa. He received many awards for bravery, and was the only fighting...
Entry last updated: 17/09/24Local body elections are held every 3 years on the second Saturday in October. This is when people in New Zealand get to choose people for their local counc...
Entry last updated: 1/12/23Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
World War One was a major global conflict fought between July 28, 1914, and November 11, 1918. It involved 28 countries and although it was fought mainly in ...
Entry last updated: 14/07/22Ancient Greece was one of the most advanced Civilisations of the ancient world. It was made up of city-states which were regions of Greece protected by a mai...
Entry last updated: 27/02/23Diwali, known as the Hindu Festival of Lights has been celebrated for more than 2,500 years. It falls in either October or November each year, depending on t...
Entry last updated: 1/12/23Plastic is a material made by people which can be formed into almost any shape. It is strong, long-lasting and light. There are about 50 different types of p...
Entry last updated: 26/05/22The Republic of Kiribati (pronounced 'Kiri-bas') is a country in the South Pacific Ocean that speaks English and Gilbertese (or I-Kiribati). Made up of 33 i...
Entry last updated: 26/09/23Floods happen when large amounts of water from rivers, oceans, seas and lakes overflow onto land. This can result in the loss of lives, and the destruction o...
Entry last updated: 13/12/23Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 10)
Countries are made different by their history, politics, people, culture, economy, beliefs or religion, language and geography.
Entry last updated: 19/09/23