Day 6

Today at school I was typing on a laptop. I saw Nicola from my class asked the teacher if she could use a computer, our teacher said yes. When Nicola looked around, there were no more computers left. I gave her my laptop and told her she could use it. I am glad I helped her because afterwards I realised that I couldn't make any use of the laptop anyway because the people that I am supposed to help with the laptop weren't here anyway.

Day 5

Today I helped my friend learn how to play a new song. I knew she had trouble with the song because she told me to teach her to play it. I was happy because I can teach others and let them improve.

Day 4

Today when I went ice skating with my friends. As we playing around, someone lost their footing on the ice and fell over. I normally would just ignore them, but today I went up and helped her up. I know I made a difference to this stranger because she said "thank you" to me. I am happy to know that I can be nice to a person I have never set my eyes on before.

Day 3

Today I made breakfast for my parents so they had one less thing to do. I know they appreciated it because they were more cheerful at breakfast. This gave me a happy feeling and I hoped that I could do more to help them.

Day 2

Today I washed the dishes without being told twice. I know this made a difference for my parents even though they didn't say anything. My sister now has a sore throat and will not eat or drink anything, and also she will not stop crying. I feel happy that I've done this and I hope my sister gets well soon.

Day 1

Today I helped my mum mop up the "accident" my baby sister left on the floor. My sister is feverish and my mum is tired because she has been carrying my sister all day. I know I have helped my mum because she looked much less tired after I have done this and she also said "thank you" to me.

What makes a good citizen?

What makes a good citizen?

• They should lend a hand when they are needed.
• They should respect other's feelings, beliefs and property.
• They respect and follow rules and face the consequences when they do break the rules.
• They should care for the environment and always remind others to do so too.
• They are kind to others and they cheer them up.

What makes me a good citizen?

• I respect and obey rules.
• I treat others the way I want to be treated.
• I encourage others to do their best at everything.
• I help others when they need my help.
• I accept others as who they are.
  

Introduction

As part of our Inquiry unit, Room 9 from New Zealand has decided to put our topic on Citizenship into practice. We have the challenge of performing one kind deed for each day for 17 days, starting from the 27th of March, 2008. Follow us as we blog our Citizenship journey.