17th day to make a difference

Today I helped my mum pack, before we went to rotorua. I know that she was happy, because packing is a really hard. Especially unpacking so I am not looking foward to that. and the four hour drive there

16th day to make a difference

Today when I came home I made my brother some afternoon tea, he looked hungry and tired so I made him some baked beans on toast

15th day to make a difference

Today my mum didnt have any change to buy the tickets that I brought home from school so I said that I would pay for all of the people on my list.

14th day to make a difference

Today I got up earlier than usual. My mum usually waked me up at 7 , but I lye in bed till 7:30 when my mum has to come and wake me up again but today I saved time and got up and made myself some breakfast, which I usually dont have enough time to make.

13th day to make a difference

Today I looked after the puppy for awhile. I know it is what I did yesterday but it feels good whwen I look after the dog because I know that I am helping my parents and I know that my puppy is safe. (he likes to bite electrical cords)

12th day to make a difference

Today when my parents wanted to have a rest, I put my puppy to bed and looked after him for awhile so they didnt have to

11th day to make a difference

Today we got a new puppy and I helped take care off him. When my dad had to go out I had to look after it on my own. Hard work!!!

10th day to make a difference

Today when my parents picked me up from youth group, we went shopping then when we got home, I helped my parents carry in the load

9th day to make a difference

Today when my friend got off the bus I let another girl sit next to me because she had been standing up for the whole time.

9th day to make a difference

Today when my friend got off the bus I let another girl sit next to me because she had been standing up for the whole time.

8th day to make a difference

Today I helped by getting in the mail when I got off the bus so that my parents wouldnt have to go and get it when they came home from work

7th day to make a difference

Today I worked on science fair for most of the afternoon and I still hadn't done a good deed so I straightened my home stay's hair for her.

6th day to make a difference

Today at dinner I got all of the plates out for my dad to save him some time. I know that he appreciated it because he said thankyou and smiled

5th day to make a difference

Today I wrapped presents for my mums birthday when my brother was busy so that he wouldnt have to. This saved time for my brother and even though he didnt say thankyou I know he was happy.

4th day to make a difference

Today when we went to a restuaraunt, I offered to share a pizza with my homestay. I let her choose what type we had so that we wouldnt have any pizza with meat on it

3rd day to make a difference

Today I cleaned my room. I know that my parents like it when I keep my bedroom tidy. I decided that by cleaning my room not only would my parents like it but I would much rather my room tidy than messy.

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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 18th of June, 2008. Follow us as we blog our citizenship journey.

My 2nd day to make a difference

Today when I came home I was thinking of something to do that would make a difference. I decided to make my dad a coffee before he came home from work. I knew he was happy because he said thankyou. I dont think it tasted very nice but I think he was happy with the effort

17 days to make a difference

Today we started our topic on 17 days to make a difference. I made a difference by helping my mum clean up the lounge. It was quite messy. I know I had made a difference because my mum likes it when I help her. I think my mum was happy with what I had done.