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How i am shaped by my past

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Charlotte Cooper
Charlotte Cooper

Charlotte Cooper summarizes how her family history and upbringing have shaped who she is today. Her grandparents' decision to emigrate from Ireland and England to New Zealand influenced her dark hair and olive skin. Her parents' divorce when she was young and her stepfather's encouragement have also impacted her. Attending Otago Girls High School fostered her leadership skills and love of sports. Family traditions like Sunday roasts and Christmas celebrations further molded her identity. She hopes to now pass on her experiences to her own children.

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HOW I AM SHAPED BY MY PAST By Charlotte Cooper
My grandparent’s decision to emigrate to New Zealand, has shaped who I am today. My Father’s parent’s heritage is from Ireland. My ancestors were black Irish. This means that they probably originated from Spain. This is where my dark hair and olive skin comes from. My Mother’s family comes from England. Granddad came here on a naval ship during World War 2 and met my Grandmother at a dance. He went back to England but decided to come back to New Zealand to marry my Grandmother. Father’s Mother’s Family Family
My maiden name is MOULTON. The name Moulton means- from the mule farm. The name Moulton originated as an English name. Now that I am married I have taken my husbands last name COOPER. The name Cooper means- barrel maker. Cooper also originated as an English name.
My Granddad worked at a tannery when he moved to New Zealand. He was in a betting syndicate with some of his work mates. They won the big prize. This changed his life, the life of his children and as a result my life. With this money he bought a factory in Kaitangata that made underwear and nighties. He won and made enough money that he was able to send his daughters off to boarding school so that they could get a good education. This is my Granddad This is the winning ticket
When I was 3 years old my parents separated. I was too little to remember this when it happened. I am a different person because of my parents divorce. My Dad still lived in the same town but I only saw him in the weekends. I don’t see my parents divorce as a bad thing because my Mum meet my Step-Dad when I was 5. He is an important person in my life and has helped to shape me into the person I am today by always encouraging and supporting me in everything I do.
I am a middle child. I have a sister that is 2 years older and a little brother who is 9 years younger. I think that this has shaped me to be who I am today. I can be loud and bossy. I fight to get my own way.
High School Going to Otago Girls High School shaped me a lot as a person. I wasn’t put in a very good class and it made me want to show everyone that I wasn’t stupid. I worked really hard and developed my leadership skills, even becoming a Prefect in year 13. High school was where I developed a love of sports. I started playing a number of sports including Squash. I played this because my parents used to play.
My Mum is my best friend and has had a big influence in shaping who I am today.
Family Traditions My family often has a At Christmas time we roast together on a always have a big .Sunday. When I was On Birthdays we get family get together. I little we used to do this to choose what we always look forward at my Grandparents, have for dinner. to a sing along after now it’s at my parents lunch. house with my children
I am who I am for many different reasons. We are all who we are today because of our past, be it good or bad. Everyone is different because we come form different backgrounds and have experienced different events in our lives. The world would be a pretty boring place if we were all the same. Now that I have children, it’s my turn to pass on to them my knowledge and interests. Hopefully one day they will part of shaping their own children’s lives.

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How i am shaped by my past

  • 1. HOW I AM SHAPED BY MY PAST By Charlotte Cooper
  • 2. My grandparent’s decision to emigrate to New Zealand, has shaped who I am today. My Father’s parent’s heritage is from Ireland. My ancestors were black Irish. This means that they probably originated from Spain. This is where my dark hair and olive skin comes from. My Mother’s family comes from England. Granddad came here on a naval ship during World War 2 and met my Grandmother at a dance. He went back to England but decided to come back to New Zealand to marry my Grandmother. Father’s Mother’s Family Family
  • 3. My maiden name is MOULTON. The name Moulton means- from the mule farm. The name Moulton originated as an English name. Now that I am married I have taken my husbands last name COOPER. The name Cooper means- barrel maker. Cooper also originated as an English name.
  • 4. My Granddad worked at a tannery when he moved to New Zealand. He was in a betting syndicate with some of his work mates. They won the big prize. This changed his life, the life of his children and as a result my life. With this money he bought a factory in Kaitangata that made underwear and nighties. He won and made enough money that he was able to send his daughters off to boarding school so that they could get a good education. This is my Granddad This is the winning ticket
  • 5. When I was 3 years old my parents separated. I was too little to remember this when it happened. I am a different person because of my parents divorce. My Dad still lived in the same town but I only saw him in the weekends. I don’t see my parents divorce as a bad thing because my Mum meet my Step-Dad when I was 5. He is an important person in my life and has helped to shape me into the person I am today by always encouraging and supporting me in everything I do.
  • 6. I am a middle child. I have a sister that is 2 years older and a little brother who is 9 years younger. I think that this has shaped me to be who I am today. I can be loud and bossy. I fight to get my own way.
  • 7. High School Going to Otago Girls High School shaped me a lot as a person. I wasn’t put in a very good class and it made me want to show everyone that I wasn’t stupid. I worked really hard and developed my leadership skills, even becoming a Prefect in year 13. High school was where I developed a love of sports. I started playing a number of sports including Squash. I played this because my parents used to play.
  • 8. My Mum is my best friend and has had a big influence in shaping who I am today.
  • 9. Family Traditions My family often has a At Christmas time we roast together on a always have a big .Sunday. When I was On Birthdays we get family get together. I little we used to do this to choose what we always look forward at my Grandparents, have for dinner. to a sing along after now it’s at my parents lunch. house with my children
  • 10. I am who I am for many different reasons. We are all who we are today because of our past, be it good or bad. Everyone is different because we come form different backgrounds and have experienced different events in our lives. The world would be a pretty boring place if we were all the same. Now that I have children, it’s my turn to pass on to them my knowledge and interests. Hopefully one day they will part of shaping their own children’s lives.