ABOUT NEW ZEALAND
The Way of the Land
This is an Island country with two main larger islands: North Island and the South Island. It is very mountainous and has many beaches.
The weather in November is generally warm and dry (Mid 60s). Temperatures on the North Island can vary from 39-81 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall tends to be low in November.
The currency is the New Zealand dollar.1 NZ dollar = .64 U.S. dollars.
Primary School: Year 1 - Year 8. Secondary School; Yeah 9- Year 13. School is compulsory for ages 6-16.
My School has one principal and 3 deputy principals. The school vision is “Our vision compares our children to the Kauri tree. The Kauri is the largest, strongest tree in the forest, and that is what we would want our children to be like; stand tall and strong and be leaders in their community”.
Greetings:
- Kia Ora = hello
- Normal to shake hands when meeting
- May hug when greeting someone you know
- Close friends may kiss each other on the cheek