🎵 WALT & Success Criteria

We Are Learning To:

Understand the history and origins of "God Defend New Zealand"

Explore the meaning and significance of the anthem's words

Respond creatively to the anthem through writing or visual art

Make connections between national identity, faith, and community values

Success Criteria - I can:

Explain when and why "God Defend New Zealand" became our national anthem

Identify at least two key themes in the anthem's lyrics

Create a new verse or artwork reflecting what I value about New Zealand

Share and discuss my creative response

📚 Part 1: Understanding Our Anthem

1. What is a national anthem and why do countries have them?

2. "God Defend New Zealand" was written by _____________ in the ______s and became an official national anthem in _______.

3. Circle the correct answer: Our national anthem is essentially a:

Song about nature

Prayer to God

Story about history

Poem about mountains

4. What are we asking God to do for New Zealand in our anthem? Give two examples:

a) _________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________

5. Why do you think New Zealanders chose a song that is a prayer as their national anthem?

6. Choose ONE activity below and tick your choice:

Write a new verse for the anthem about what you value in New Zealand

Draw an image that captures the meaning of one verse

7. Complete your chosen creative task in the space below:

8. Explain your creative choice: What did you focus on and why?

9. After learning about our anthem, what does "God Defend New Zealand" mean to you personally?