Day 17

After church we sometimes go for coffee, so today I paid for coffee for the family.We went to the chocolate cafe in Howick. I know that they appreciated this because they all said thanks.

Day 16

Today I made lunch for the family. It was filled rolls and I know that they appreciated it cause they said thanks.

Day 15

When it's raining my cat brings all the mud inside so today I made a difference by wiping her paws so that she didn't trapes the mud all through the house.

Day 14

Today I helped my Mum by map reading for her in the car. I know she appreciated this because she said thanks.

Day 14

This is my reflection for day 14

Day 13

This morning I made breakfast for my sister. I know that she appreciated this because she said thanks.It also helped her because she was running a bit late so it helped her out. I felt good after I had done this cause I know I had done something to help out.

Day Twelve

This morning I helped a person who was lost at our school and then showed her the way to the reception.I also helped Cindy.C by writing out her spelling words for her to learn this week because she was busy marking other peoples blog pages. I know these people appreciated this because it helped them out.

Day Eleven

Today I hung out the washing for my Mum. I know that she appreciated it because she said thanks.

Day Ten

Today I made my Mum and Dad a cup of tea.They really appreciated it and I know this because they said thanks.

Day Nine

Usually when Dad asks me to give him a head massage, I say I'm busy or come up with an excuse. Today I asked him if he wanted a head massage and gave him one for 5 minuetes

Day Eight

Today when I had 20 cents left over at the tuckshop, I brought a marshmellow for 20 cents and gave it to my friend. I know she appreciated this because she said thanks.

Day Seven

Tonight I made dinner for the whole family. Mum , Dad and my sister Maria siad thankyou to me and now I feel tired.

Day Six

tonight I helped by helping with my sisters homework.I typed out a full page for her.I know she appreciated it because she said " thanks you saved my life". Now I feel great because I know that I've helped out.

Day Five

Today I made a difference by tiding the kitchen bench before Mum got home. I usually dont do this and its a mess when she gets home.I know I helped out because she said thanks. This makes me feel really good.

Day Four

Today I helped by mowing the lawns.I knew I helped because Mum Said thanks.I felt good after doing this knowing I had helped out.

Day Three

Today I washed Mum and Dads car for no pocket money.They appreciated this and said thanks.

Day Two

This morning I unloaded the dishwasher. I usually would'nt do this as it was my sisters week to do it this week.Mum said thankyou so this is how I know someone appreciated this.

Room 9's 17 days to make a difference

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.

Day One 27 March

Tonight I helped Mum make dinner.I knew she appreciated this becuase she had just come home from work ,and she showed her appreciation by saying thanks.

Citizenship

What makes a Good Citizen
A good citizen is someone who cares and looks out for other people . They are kind to others and respect their religion, culture and race. A Good citizen treats others the way they want to be treated and encourages and is a co-operative and generous towards others.

I am a good citizen because...

• I respect others
  
• I look out for others
  
• I encourage others
• I'm caring and considerate