After two short weeks we are into our first full week of school. Last week we started learning about the Treaty of Waitangi and how it came about. We will continue to develop our knowledge in this area this week as well.
Our class book - Refugee - has really caught the imagination of the students and they are already learning how lucky we are to live in New Zealand! We have put maps of the three countries into our books and are starting character studies about the three main characters. We have had some great discussions around what a concentration camp is as well as how some people can.. become leaders when they obviously aren't very nice people. Some of the students are really showing their thoughtfulness and caring as they wonder how we could help the Syrian people.
Our class motto this year is - CHOOSE KIND. It's part of the full saying "If you have a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind". We will be working hard throughout the year to live up to this motto and ensure we are kind to everyone, not just our friends.
Towards the end of the week, look out for some great self portraits on the students individual blogs. These portraits take the pressure away from drawing an accurate picture of themselves as they are based on Modigilani and his style of portraits.
Looking forward to seeing you all at interviews this week and learning more about each of the students in my class.
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