New Zealand is comprised of islands in the Pacific ocean. The country has two main land masses called North Island and South Island. New Zealand is located about 1,500 miles southeast from Australia. I will be in Waitakere, New Zealand, which is located on the North Island. The North Island is mountainous and has volcanoes. Mount Ruapehy is 9,177 feet tall and the tallest mountain in the North Island and an active volcano. Waitakere is the fifth largest city in New Zealand and is part of the Auckland region. People who live in the Waitakere region are called "Westies" because of their position relative to Auckland.
Population, Government, and Currancy
There are about 4.3 million people living in New Zealand. The people of New Zealand are mostly from European descent with Indigenous Maori, Asians, and Polynesians being the largest minority groups. English is the language most commonly spoken. The government is led by the Prime Minister in the democratically elected Parliment of New Zealand. Queen Elizabeth II holds a symbolic position in the country. The New Zealand Dollar is the currancy for the country. One New Zealand dollar is equal to .7 United States dollars.
Seasons and Weather
- Spring - September, October, November
- Summer - December, January, February
- Autumn - March, April, May
- Winter - June, July, August
About Green Bay Primary School
Green Bay Primary school is in Waitakere. The school contains about 450 students and 25 classrooms. The building has a well-stocked library, computerized Information Centre, a resource room, networked computers throughout the school, a specialist science room, a music room, a special needs centre, large playing fields, and a swimming pool. The school day begins at 8:30am and is finished at 2:55pm.
The school has five syndicates:
1. Pohutukawa (Years 0-1)
2. Totara (Years 1-2)
3. Kowhai (Years 3-4)
4. Rimu (Years 5-6)
5. Kauri (Years 7-8)
School Website: www.greenbay.school.nz
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