Day 17

Well today is the last day of our 17 day difference it really does feel like started it just yesterday and I know that our 17 day difference has changed me. Today at soccer we were at Whai heke island playing our match and at half time one of my teamate' forgot his drink at home so I offered him some of mine. I know that I made a difference because it was a long day and we were tierd. I feel happy that I gave him some of my drink.

Day 16

Today at lunch I helped a boy in year seven get to the front desk because he got hurt on the tennis courts. I know that I made a difference beacuse the thanked and it good. I was happy that I helped the boy.

Day 15

Today I helped a guy at soccer practice with his shooting because every time he shot he would lean to the left. I think I made a difference because it will help him when he is playing a game.

day 14

Today on the 9 April I helped take the soccer kit for the girls trials down to the field. I know that I made a difference because Miss Knowles thank me and Harry. I feel good that I had taken the kit down to the field.

Day 13

On Friday the 8 April I helped take the team c laptops back. David was asking around for help with the laptops so I offered to help. I know that I made a difference because the laptops are hard to take by yourself. I feel good that I helped David take the laptops back.

Day 12

This morning I packed away all my laundry that was on my bed it was quite a lot so it took me a while . I think I made a difference because thanked me I feel that I packed away my laundry and I felt happy that it was done.

Day 11

With only 6 days to go today I have vacumed the upstairs for my mom. I did my room, the hallway and the bathroom. I know that I made a difference because my mom told me and because I had a feeling inside that did something good. I feel happy and relieved that I've finished the upstairs.

Day 10

Today I had a soccer match for my club and then after I came home then cleaned up my room because it was a big mess. I know that I made a difference because my mom said than you for cleaning up my room. I felt good because my room was clean.

Day 9

On friday the 4 of April I cleaned up the lounge and kitchen which was a bit tiring but it was worth it. I think I made a difference because I felt less claustorphobic and I do some times get clausterphobic.

Day 8

Well today i'v been sniffing all day but that does'nt mean I dont have to make a difference. Today I picked up the cones for my soccer coach I think I made a differnce because it's a hasle for the coaches to coach us which is tiering and it's a help to the coaches.

Day 7

So far we have made a difference for 6 day's and only 11 more to go but this is today's difference. Today I unpacked the dishwasher which made a difference to my mom because she is always doing the cleaning and washing but today she didn't have to worry about unpacking the dish washer. I'm feeling good so far with all the difference's I've made so far.

Day 6

On the 1 April I made my own lunch with out my mom asking me too. I think I made a difference because my mom did'nt have too. I feel happy that I took some strain off my mom's back so she could focus on other thing's that were on her mind.

Day 5

Today on the 31st of march I helped one of the girls in my class put her memory board on the monday printing files in Literacy support. I know that I helped her because if was me who did'nt know how to put it on I would of been thankful that someone helped me. I felt good that I helped someone it feels good when you help someone.

Day 4

On the 30th of March I helped my mom clean up the house because it was kind of messy from the boxes and all our stuff.
I know that I made a difference because before we started to clean up the house looked messy after it looked so much better before.
I felt much less cramped then before but Im also felt very happy because like to be in a clean house.
If another person was involved he/she would much happier that they are in a clean house.

Day 3

On the 29th of march I helped my mom with all of our boxes from the container. We started buy flattening them then the people from the container place came to pick them up.
I know that I made a difference because my mom had been really tired from unpacking the boxes and dealing with all the paper work.
I felt happy that I could help my mom with the boxes after all the work she has done.
If another person was involved I think they would also feel happy and relieved that it finished I think I would know that because you have this feeling inside or if they just told you.

Day 2

On day 2 I was sick but I was still able to keep my mom company while she was filling out some forms.
I think I made a difference because she would of been bored.
I felt happy that I could give my mom some company.
If another person was involved she probably would of been less bored because there would of been more people to keep her company .

Citizenship

One of the things that makes me a good citizen is that I want to help the children in africa who have no homes, food or clean water.

Im a good citizen because .......

-Im a good citizen because I am helpful
-Im a good citizen because I am generous
-Im a good citizen because I make people laugh when their sad
-Im a good citizen because I am comforting when your down

17 day difference

This is my 17 day difference! Day 1
On Thursday the 27th of march we started our 17 day difference
and I made my first difference.
My first difference was helping my buddy read because English is not his first language.
I know that I made a difference because I helped someone learn something new such as learning new words and getting better at his English.
I feel happy because I helped someone with something which is hard I mean to read in a different language is hard.
I think they would feel happy and like they had accomplished something. I think I would know that because the way they reacted or by the expression on their face.