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school values. Respect for Self Respect for Others Respect for Environment.
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school values. Respect for Self Respect for Others Respect for Environment.
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We recently had a visit from the Tread Lightly Caravan. We focussed on ideas we can implement to make a difference in our environment.
Each decision we make in our lives each day, has some impact or effect on our environment. We saw how much effect these decisions have. We would need 3 or 4 more earths to support our population if everyone lived the same lifestyle as us. That's scary!
We were shown how the rubbish we drop and leave on the ground eventually ends up in our oceans. Outside drains should only drain rain. Oils and chemicals, and litter and rubbish, can all wash down our drains and end up in our waterways.
We all made pledges, where we promised to try and do something that would help us make a difference for our environment. They are small, manageable promises that can make a change.
We love our weekly Kiwi Can session with Mr Matau and Ms Falanitama. We have discussions about how we can all become better people. We practice our school values "Respect for Ourselves, Respect for Others, and Respect for our Environment." We play games that help us demonstrate these values to others.
Last week we had to demonstrate perseverance and determination. Each team had to work out a way to get their whole team over an electric fence. Getting a few people over was easy. Getting everybody over the fence took teamwork and planning.
