Jean Batten Biography

 Jean Batten

Jean Batten was a famous iconic aviator who was originally born from New Zealand in Rotorua 15th of September 1909 then died at the age of 73 in  Majorca on 22 November 1982 from getting bitten by a dog and refusing to take treatment then died from pulmonary abscess.

Jean Batten's job as a aviator, she achieved being the first woman to ever fly herself across the South Atlantic, in October 1936. Jean Batten is also the first woman to achieve the FAI Gold Air Medal in 1937. She won it by flying solo, flying to New Zealand from England in 1936 which took her a total of 11 days  and 45 minutes. She was awarded the Legion of Honor because of the flight and also being awarded with the  Order of the Southern Cross by Getúlio Dornelles Vargas, President of Brazil.

Jean successfully achieved the FAI Gold Air Medal in 1937 because she flew solo from England to New Zealand in 11 days and 45 minutes and also was the first person and woman to do so. The reason why she also got the Legion of Honor is because of the solo-flight she did and also goes to the Order of the Southern Cross, which was given to her by Getulio Dornelles Vargas, the President of Brazil. 

I think the reason why she did this is because she wanted to inspire people and especially women to achieve their goals and never break down. Jean Batten was also inspired by the man Charles Lindbergh by his amazing work of flying non-stop crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Another reason why she did it, which was to do what she wanted and yearned to do and see the amazing views from above

This map is a diagram of Jean Batten's flight.

Jean Batten in Auckland after her solo flight 16 October 1937

Jean Batten in 1937

Choie Sew Hoy

Who is Choie Sew Hoy ?

Choie Sew Hoy was born in Guangdong province in China, 1838 and died in New Zealand, Dunedin 1901. Choie Sew Hoy also known as Charles Sew Hoy was a Chinese leader, New Zealand merchant and a gold dredger. Choie Sew Hoy and some of his family took  part in the gold rush in America, California. They did well, then Sew Hoy returned back to China. There was word that gold was discovered in Australia. He sailed to Melbourne. During his time back in Cali, he learned that being a merchant makes more money than most miners. So he became a Merchant. 

What Did He Accomplish?

In 1861, gold was found in New Zealand, Otago. Many people came from all over the world. But as time passed by, the miners went to new goldfields. A group of businesses wanted more miners for Otago so they invited the Chinese miners from Australia. The Chinese men began arriving in December 1865 and they worked very well, and that's when Choie Sew Hoy realized that the men will need food and resources. He then opened a store near the wharves in Dunedin. His shop was a success, Choie sold rice, peanut oil and other goodies that the Chinese miner wanted. He accomplished being a successful merchant. Choie Sew Hoy, was also an international gold dredger. Going to America, Australia and New Zealand.

What happened to him after his death?

When he died, they dug up his body and put the remains on the ship, SS Ventnor along with others to take them back to their hometown, and to their family.  The SS Ventnor left Wellington and it struck a rock and sank. In 1901, Choie Sew Hoy's brother Kum Poy Sew Hoy went to the Sew Hoy's merchant business  and put in a lot of effort into the development and working of the Nokomai Claim. Everything had gone well, he took a leading role with the company, working as an assistant.

What Legacy has he left behind?

The legacy Choie Sew Hoy has left behind was his businesses, his work ethic and all the hard work he put into his successful companies that made him a success, wealthy and a great leader and role model to his community. 

Boy on the Bike

This diagram is about a boy (Mac), Mac and his dad had a bike ride through New Zealand to raise money for the St John's ambulance. Him and his dad was from the top of the North Island to the bottom of North Island. This is about what Mac researched and why it's important.

Tupaia's Most Famous Drawing

This drawing is a copy of a drawing was done by Tupaia, (Date Unknown). Probably done in Uawa. This drawing is about a Maori trading crayfish to Joseph Banks for a white tapa cloth. During Tupaia's time navigating

Tupaia was a Polynesian navigator and arioi (A priest kind of). He was born in 1725, in Raiatea, French Polynesia. (Date Unknown) and died in 11th of  November, 1770 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

He was a special man. While he was alive and still a navigator he used the stars to guide him on his journey. Tupaia joined James Cook's first voyage. 

James Cook was  a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the British Royal Navy. James cook was born in 7 November 1728 in the UK and died 14th of 

                                       

This is me competing in the Iron Tamariki. I this in Google Drawing. 
I did this drawing for my reading activity as part of the story Iron Tamariki. If I did this race I would be very tired because I am moving in water which isn't a fast thing to do.

Broad Beans Cycle - Paul

This is my Broad Bean Life Cycle, it shows how they grow and what they look like when they grow.

Dancing bees- by Paul