WALT: Analyse symbols and images on the flags of countries that link to the identity of students in room 8.
The New Zealand flag represents our identify. The stars on the New Zealand flag means the position of New Zealand from the bottom to the top and the blue on the background represents the pacific ocean.The flag of New Zealand is a blue ensign with the Union Jack in the upper hoist-side quadrant with four red five-pointed stars edged in white centred in the outer half of the flag in a pattern that represents the constellation of Crux, the Southern Cross.
The Tongan flag represents their culture and their identity. The red cross stands for the Christianity, the majority religion of the nation. The white represents the purity. The red in the background represents the blood shed by Christ during Crucifixion and symbolised sacrifice.The flag of Tonga is a red field with a bold red cross on a white rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner.
The samoan flag represent their culture and their identity. The blue represents freedom. The red stands for courage. The white represents purity.The national flag of Samoa is red field with a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side quadrant bearing five white five-pointed stars representing the Southern Cross constellation.
The British Union Jack on a blue field - reflecting the historical origins of the Australian flag. The Southern Cross - reflecting Australia's geographic position in the Southern Hemisphere, and a seven pointed star - representing the Federation of six states, with an additional point to represent the territories collectively.
Blue stands for the willingness to sacrifice oneself for freedom, peace, truth and justice. The red symbolises courage and patriotism. The golden sun with eight rays symbolises unity, freedom, people's democracy, and sovereignty.The eight rays represent that started the 1896 Philippine Revolution against spain Manila, Cavity, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, and Batangas
