Term+One,+Week+Five

__**Homework Term One, Week Five**__

If you would like to apply to be the class councillor, please write me a letter explaining why you would like to be class councillor and why you are suitable for the job. Then prepare a short speech for the class (30 sec - 1min) explaining why you would like to represent Room 15 and why you think you will do the best job. Please have this ready for Tuesday the 2nd of March.
 * Class councillor:**



__**1. Beach Education**__ RESEARCH THE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF SURF LIFEGUARDS

SURF LIFEGUARDS WANTED BACKGROUND FACTS - During the summer Surf Lifeguards patrol popular beaches - There are nearly 4000 Surf Lifeguards patrolling beaches in NZ - Most Surf Lifeguards are volunteers - but during the holidays some beaches have permanent paid Surf Lifeguards on duty -There has never been a drowning inside the patrolled areas Your nearest Surf Club needs more Surf Lifeguards for the summer holidays. They often have applicants who think it would be a great job to be out in the sun and ride around in the inﬂatable rescue boat but don’t have the skills required.

Your task is to research the role and responsibilities of a Surf Lifeguard to create an advertisement/poster for a Surf Lifeguard.

On your poster write a paragraph about what a Surf Lifeguard needs to be able to do. YOU WILL NEED TO COVER - age, - skills/qualiﬁcations required, - uniform, - equipment they carry and operate, - hours they work and the time of the year they are required - swimming ability - knowledge they need to do the job - beach safety reports - do they write these? Are helicopters used for surf rescue at your beach? You will need to include illustrations of the equipment a Surf Lifeguard is required to use, and their uniform. Useful website Surf Lifesaving New Zealand, link to http://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/Front/Front.aspx?ID=2587

Some articles that might help:

__**2. Pop Culture**__

1. In class last week we looked at a range of trends through out the decades (fashion, music, games, transport etc). In your homework books list the MAJOR historical (worldwide or national) events that happened in each decade.


 * 1920 || 1930 ||
 * 1940 || 1950 ||
 * 1960 || 1970 ||
 * 1980 || 1990 ||
 * 2000 ||  ||

2. Look for pictures and 3D objects to go onto your pop culture collage/poster and bring them to school.

__**3. Reading:**__ • Read regularly each night. You are aiming for as much print exposure as possible to increase your literacy skills and vocabulary. Include a BRIEF summary of the plot in your homework book.

__**4. Maths:**__ Work on your basic facts for a test next week. If you already know them well, just brush up on them.