Final Post

Over the 17 days to make a difference I learnt that even if you do a small thing to help someone, they appreciate it, even if it is something like taking out the rubbish, or feeding the cats. 17 days to make a difference was very worth while, because my family appreciated it that I was doing extra chores, and helping out around the house. I put in an effort rating 7/10. I have learnt that to be a good citizen you don't have to do something really big, it could be something like putting a piece of rubbish you see on the ground in the bin that will make you a good citizen.

Day 17 Tuesday 10th June 2009

Today is the last day, so I thought I would do two kind deeds. I hand washed all the dishes that didn't fit into the dishwasher, and I hung out the washing. I know I made a difference because my dad said that he would hagve to put in another load for the dishes, but I said that I would hand wash them for him. I felt really great that I had done more than one kind deeds, and I felt great that I had saved my dad some time. I know that my dad appreciated it becuaue he said thanks to me.

Day 16 Monday 8th June 2009

Today my kind deed was emptying the cat litter trays because they needed emptying. I know I made a difference because my mum or dad usually does it, so I helped them out. I felt good that I can help them since they already do so much for me. I know that they appreciated it because my mum thanked me after I did it.

Day 15 Friday 5th June 2009

Today mt kind deed was sharing my chocolate bar with my friend and my sister while we were playing monopoly. I know I made a difference because I knew that they wanted some chocolate so I decided to give them 3 pieces each. I felt great that I offered some chocolate because I wanted to share it and I know that they appreciated it. I know that they appreciates it becuae they thanked me.

Day 14 Thursday 4th June 2009

Today my kind deed was making my mum and dad a hot drink each, and sweeping the kitchen floor for my brother. I know I made a difference because my brother had to go to bed so I took some stress off him and did the sweeping for him (He usually doesn't want to to it anyway, so I think he was glad.). I felt great that I helped my brother by doing his job, and also making my mum and dad a drink. I know that my mum and dad appreciated it that I made them a drink because they said Thank you.

Day 13 Wednesday 3rd June 2009

T0day I made a difference by cleaning out a cat litter tray, and also cleaning the area where my cats eat, as they are both very messy eaters. I know I made a difference because my mum usually does it, so I helped her out. I felt great that I helped my mum and dad with a chore. My mum appreciated it, because she shaid that she would appreciate it if I cleaned up after my cats, which I did.

Day 12 Tuesday 3rd June 2009

Today I tided my room because I was starting to get a pile of clothes on my floor. I know I made a difference because I tided my room before it got too messy, so my mum wouldn't have to shut the door every time she went past. I felt really good that I had tided my room so that it wouldn't get too messy. My mum appreciated it because she said thanks when I told her that I would clean my room.

Day 11 Thursday 28th May 2009

Today I unpacked the dishwasher for my sister, since she usually does it everyday. I know I made a difference because she didn't have to worry about unpacking the dishwasher that night, so she could watch TV. I feel great that I had helped her with this chore because she always tries to encourage me to help her with the dishes, so I did this time. I know that she appreciated it because she said Thank You the next morning.

Day 10 Wednesday 27th May 2009

Today my kind deed was straightning my sisters hair, because she wanted it straight. I know I made a difference because she really wanted it to be straight, and I did it so she wouldn't have to do it herself. I felt great that I had done something that would help her (even though it took more than half an hour) and I would accually wouldn't mind doing it again. I know that my sister appreciated it because she said Thanks, and that I didn't have to do it.

Day 9 Tuesday 26th May 2009

My kind deed today was setting the table, and picking up the plates of the table after. I know I made a difference because my mum and dad didn't have to get up from the table when I packed up. I felt helpful when I saw that my mum and dad didn't have to clean up afterwards, and I had helped my mum and dad so that they could do less chores.

Day 8 Monday 25th May 2009

Today my kind deed was helping my sister pack the dishes, since she does it every night. I know I made a difference because it helped her finish her job earlier than usual, so she can do her homework. I felt glad that I can help her with her jobs, and I felt great that she appreciated it. I know that she appreciated it because she she said that she really appreciated that I had helped her for once.

Day 7 Sunday 24th May 2009

Today I made my sister a Milo, because she was working on her homework and looked stressed. I know I made a difference because she said Thank You, and I felt really glad that I had helped her, so she could become less stressed, and finish her homework.

Day 6 Saturday 23rd May 2009

My kind deed today was carrying on with my 20 hour famine of no eating, and finished successfully. I know I made a difference because my money raised for World Vision will help go towards helping other children in poor countries have homes, and clean water, go to a school etc. I felt really good that I can help raise money for children in the poorer countries. I also donatad 300 grains of rice on freerice.com.

Day 5 Friday 22nd May

Today I started the 20 hour famine, and I will not eat for 20 hours. I made a difference because I am raising money for World Vision to make a difference in poorer countries, so there is less starvation in the poorer countries of the world. I feel great that I can help raise money for children that are less fortunate than myself.

Day 4 Thursday 21st May 2009

Today I donated 2000 grains of rice to help prevent starvation in some poorer countries. I know I made a difference because I donated 2000 grains of rice which will help to prevent starvation. I felt really good that I am helping by donating rice, because I want to help prevent starvation in the poorer countries. Some other kind deeds were: making my mum and dad a hot drink, and cleaning my room without being asked to.

Day 3 Wednesday 20th May

Today I packed lunch for me and my sister, to help my mum out a bit. I know I made a difference because my mum sometimes in a rush to get to work in the mornings, so I thought I would help her and pack lunches for two of the four lunch boxes the night before. I felt great that I could help my mum out so that she could not worry about half the lunches. I think my mum was very appreciative of what I had done, because she said thank you afterwards.

Day 2 Tuesday 19th May 2009

Today I made a difference by cleaning out two shelfs in our cupboard, because it was looking a bit messy. I made a difference because It will help my mum keep it tidy, and it will be easier to find things. I felt great that I was helping my mum out, so that she didn't have to do as many chores. I thought my mum appreciated that I had helped her, because she gave me a hug and said thanks.

Monday 18th May 2009

Today is the first day of 17 Days To Make A Difference!!! (Yay!!)
This morning I hung up the washing to help my dad out a bit. I know I made a difference because it is one thing my dad doesn't need to worry about, so he can get on with his work. I felt really good that I had helped my dad out, so he has less jobs to do. I think my dad was pleased that I had got on with my daily job, because he said thanks when we were done.
At lunch time today I shared a chocolate bar with Megan, Rebecca, Joanne, and Zena. I know I made a difference because they enjoyed eating it, and it made lunch time a bit more interesting.I felt great that I had shared my chocolate bar with them, because, for one, it stopped me from eating the whole thing, considering my favourite food is chocolate, and I also wanted to give them some because they are my friends. I think that they were grateful that I had given them some, because thay said thanks after. I also cleaned my room, because I know that every time I do, my mum is always happy that whenever she walks past she doesn't have to shut the door.

What Makes Me A Good Citizen

I think I'm a good Citizen because I Put out and bring in Washing everyday for my family, so there is less work for my Mum and Dad. I also do things for my sister, like getting her calculator out from her school bag, or making her a Milo. I also help my mum or dad on the computer if they don't know how to do something, because in our family I seem to know the most about computers. Last year me and some of my friends in room 5 did an Inquiry Learning project about human rights. We were trying to inform everyone in our community about Child Slavery, and how to reduce it by putting up posters around Howick and some other areas.

What Makes A Good Citizen

I think that a good citizen is someone that has a positive additude towords the area they come from, and do a lot of little things that can make a big difference in the community they live in. Such as:

• Picking up rubbish they see lying on the ground
• helping people if they're in trouble
• Encouraging

Monday 11th May 2009

As part of our Inquiry unit, Room 12 from New Zealand has decided to put our topic on citizenship into practice. We have the challenge of performing one kind deed, each day, for 17 days, starting from the 13th of May, 2009. Follow us as we blog our citizenship journey.