WALT: Write an explanation to give directions.

Success Criteria: To explain how to get to school, so the reader can follow the directions.

Topic: How to get to school from my house every morning

Everyday I walk to school. I walk with my brothers and sisters to school. It takes us at least 10 minutes to walk to school. These are the directions from my house to school. You go out the driveway of my house, turn left and walk past the alley way. You keep walking until you get to the corner of the street. Then you have to turn left again until you get to the crossing, then you cross the road. Next, you go through the reserve. You know you’re there when you can see the park. After that, turn right when you're on Leybourne circle. Turn right again and walk straight up until you get to the next crossing. Finally  you cross the road and you’re at Glenbrae school.

By Alex

An Explanation - Socially Responsible People

My explanation of what it takes to be a socially responsible person in our community.

It takes a lot more than one thing to become a socially responsible person. One needs to have the confidence, leadership, kindness, friendliness, and the support of others to be the most socially responsible person EVER!

To be a socially responsible person, it is important to work with others. Everyone is a member of the big family - the community. Fai tatou mea fa’atasi. O tatou o le fanau o le Atua. In our community, we’re a family and always a family. In our community, we don’t only say hi and give each other kisses on the cheek. We also help each other, support each other and love one another. All of this sort of stuff is what is needed to be a socially responsible person. We need to start putting it together. No more fights, swearing, bullying. For goodness sake, we’re children of God! We were sent here to follow Him, do the right things and be socially responsible.

If you want to be a socially responsible person, you need to have the respect, honesty, self direction, responsibility and most importantly, self management skills. Disagreements or fights are not answers to problems we face. Socially responsible persons treat others the way they want to be treated.

Just manage yourself. Do the right thing. Be a role model, be a socially responsible person. Influence others to do the same.

By Hannah