My Family's Cultural Roots
Discovering where our families come from Exploring our cultural heritage Understanding our journey to New Zealand
What Are Cultural Roots?
The countries and cultures your family comes from Traditions, languages, and customs passed down through generations Stories of how and when your family came to New Zealand The special connection between your heritage and your identity today
Research Your Family Story
Talk to your parents, grandparents, or whānau about your family history Find out which country or countries your family originally came from Ask when your family first came to New Zealand Look for old photos, documents, or family treasures that tell your story
Creating Your Family Heritage Slide
Include the flag or flags of your family's country of origin Share 3-4 interesting facts about that country Tell the story of when your family came to New Zealand (if known) Add any special family traditions or cultural practices you still follow
What Makes New Zealand Special?
How has your family's culture influenced life in New Zealand? What traditions from your heritage country do you still practice? How do you feel connected to both your heritage country and New Zealand?
Sharing Our Stories
Each student will present their family heritage slide We'll learn about many different countries and cultures We'll discover the amazing diversity in our classroom We'll celebrate what makes each family's story special and unique