Rap point 3
Rap point 3 starts 16 June 2008. Read and enjoy the text, Respect - Encouragement - Action in order to respond to Rap point 3.
- Who has been a special person in your life? What do you admire about them? What do they believe in? How do they behave? How do they keep going when times get hard?
- What has your mentor seen in you? How have they encouraged you to be the best? What changes have happened because someone has believed in you?
- Is there someone you are mentoring or would like to mentor? Why?
- What are the qualities of a good mentor?
Use the Planning and programming activities and Rap sheets to help you respond to Rap point 3.
Go to the Leave a reply at the bottom of this page to post your response. You will need to log in, post a response and wait for moderation.
June 12th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Welcome Rappers!
This week is all about mentors and how important they are in our lives. Sometimes our family is having a hard time, sometimes it feels broken. That’s when a mentor can keep us going and build us up. Good mentors see our skills and talents and encourage us to be the best we can be. There are no secrets with good mentoring, it’s an open, honest relationship. Sometimes our mentors are from within the family, sometimes they are coaches or friends – they notice us and help us out. We can all grow up proud and strong even if our families are going through a hard time – by gaining strength from mentors in our lives.
There are a lot of questions here to answer about mentoring – just answer the ones which interest your group. It would be really good to ask the mentors you know what their beliefs are – sometimes we haven’t asked them about their values!!
Looking forward to hearing your ideas.
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 12th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Hi Everyone!
We read Respect – Encouragement – Action and James said that Daphne noticed that all the kids were relaxed around Neil Thorne, the teacher. Also, Daphne was proud to be an Aboriginal woman after meeting him. Jesse noticed that Maureen now wants to learn more and more about her culture.
Who have been our mentors? Jesse said it has been his nan. He said, “She has cared about me very much and she always wants me to see her on the weekends. She likes to spend a lot of time with me.” Jack said, “My athletics coach always tells me and a group of others to do more laps than the rest. He can tell when I’m not performing my best and says to me to stop mucking around and move!”
Who do we mentor? James said, “My next door neighbour Lachlan who is six. He is going through a really hard time, missing his dad. I encourage him – the less you think about it, the quicker time will go.”
We talked about mentors – we think they should be caring, have some good advice and help you have a plan. A mentor HAS to be someone you trust and like. They lead by example – they DO what they say.
See you!
Bidwill Campus Bloggers
June 17th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Je Bidwillcampusbloggers!
How well are you bloggers going with this rap??? Fantastic work, congratulations.
Nans are very important, and so wise Jessie. Sounds like you have the best nan. Make sure you sit and talk with her a lot, and hear the journeys of her past. Jack, you have a great coach who knows your potential more than you do. Keep listening to him and you will be surprised how much your skills will improve. You may end up at the Olympics one day! James, Lachlan is so lucky to have you for a mentor. Sometimes we have to go through tough stuff in our lives, it always makes us feel better when we have someone to lean on and support us when we need it. You are not only a mentor, but excellent role model. Well done! Yes Jesse, I have so much more to learn about my culture. I also want to learn about other peoples cultures. This book rap is giving me a great chance to do that, I’m loving it.
Power on Bidwill ….
Maureen Wenzel
Rap coordinator
June 17th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Hello everyone,
This is 6B English with our rap response to Rap Point 3. We worked in three groups to discuss our mentors, filled in Rap sheet 10 by ourselves, then Mr McLean selected his favourite pieces of writing to put on the rap blog.
Ofalota’s mentor is her dad, Charlie Sr. He is special because he has been with her through her whole life. He believes in what is best for his family. When times get tough, he always talks with the family. He celebrates good times by inviting their relatives over for a big BBQ.
Bradley wrote about his grandma, Gail. She helps him with stuff and she believes in him. She says to do the best he can and live life to the fullest. She always looks on the bright side of something bad. To celebrate, they spend time together, and sometimes go out with the family.
Bryce’s mentor is a teenage girl called Natasha. She is a dear friend from Sofala, near Bathurst. She has helped him stand up for himself and has taught him to draw beautiful, exhilarating pictures. Natasha is a spiritual person who believes in many different things, but also likes tarot and mythological monsters and gods. She survives by doing the best she can. She likes fantasy games and making each day “the best day of her life”.
Emily’s mentor is her mum, Liz. She helps her through everything. She took time off work when Emily had tonsilitis. Liz believes that we help should others first; she hasn’t bought herself a good present in ages. She gives hugs when times get tough. They celebrate with a giant block of Kit Kat chocolate and lots of hugs and kisses.
Olivia’s mum, Terry, is her mentor, who has just become a JP (Justice of the Peace). She praises Olivia and gives her the freedom she needs. Terry believes that dreams do come true, and to be a nice person you must be a nice friend. When times get tough she takes it easy, controls her anger and breathes. When something good happens in the family, such as when Olivia made it to State level in shotput and came fifth, they celebrate by having fun.
Jasmine wrote about her aunt, Verna. She teaches her how to dance and is really kind to her. She believes “Never give up. Try your best.” When times get tough Aunty Verna breathes in and out and says in a little voice, “I can do this.” When she wants to celebrate they go to a restaurant. She enjoys dancing with Jasmine.
Stage 3 students at our school have many opportunities to be mentors to Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2 students. We have been buddies to Kindergarten (2007), do Buddy Reading every week with Stage 1, and will be leaders and co-leaders for Peer Support groups in Term 3.
From 6B English @ Penrith PS
June 17th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Dear rappers,
This is 5E at Penrith PS with Rap Point 3. The mentor we decided to write about is Mr E, our home class teacher! (He doesn’t know we are writing this – yet. Mr McLean is scribing our Circle Time comments.) Mr E helps us to learn new things, teaches us games and sports, is smart, gives us some of his knowledge, has a good sense of humour, tells funny jokes and sometimes makes up nicknames. He’s gnarly (cool!), helps us with maths, cares about us, and helps us understand our work.
His favourite sayings are: “You can do it!”, “Try your best”, “Have a try”, “Never give up” and “Skip that question and come back to it at the end.”
When things get tough in 5E, he says, “I feel like giving up!” but then he cheers up and has another go at it.
One day, he was so happy he celebrated by dancing a tango with Cherisse. He likes to smile. He makes up jokes and is silly. When the girls won the table points competition, they could choose any prize. They jokingly said, for their prize, Mr E has to play Barbies and Bratz. We reckon one day he’ll surprise us all and play dolls with them.
We are looking forward to next term when Year 5 students at our school will be co-leaders for K-6 Peer Support groups. At the end of Term 4, we will become mentors for the next group of Kindergarten students when they visit for Orientation.
From 5E @ Penrith PS
June 17th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Good Day 6B English at Penrith PS – Love your work about mentors! I also love the work YOU do as mentors to younger students through your work in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and 2.
Ofalota – Charlie Snr sounds like a great mentor – he knows how to take the family through hard times and also how to celebrate! Bradley – how fantastic to have Gail as your mentor – my grandma always believed in me too and it really made a difference. Bryce, it’s great that Natasha has encouraged you to stand up for yourself and that she enjoys your art – if you become a famous artist one day, you will remember her encouragement. Emily, it’s great that Liz is always there for you, you are so lucky. Olivia, well done for coming fifth in shotput – and to Terry for becoming a JP. Jasmine – it sounds as if you have a lot of fun dancing with Verna!
Thanks for sharing these stories.
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 17th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Good Day 5E at Penrith PS – Great to hear from you!
Mr E sounds like a fantastic mentor to your class!! His sense of humour sounds really great – I always enjoy people who like to laugh! It sounds as though he is a good explainer, too, and wants everyone to do well with their work. His favourite sayings are very encouraging and that’s what a mentor does – keep us going when we need a boost!
Good luck to you all next term when you become co-leaders in Peer Support. This can make a big difference to younger kids – when they get attention and help from older students. I can still remember older students who took an interest in me – it built my confidence. I think you will all do a fantastic job in Term 4 when you help on the Kindergarten Orientation Days!
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 18th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Hi Fellow Rappers!
We read Maureen and Daphne’s interviews about their mentors. We felt that there was a very strong connection between Maureen and her mentor. They just seemed to click straight away. We thought it was inspiring how her mentor helped her through to become who she is today.
We were also really impressed with Daphne’s connection with Gavin Bracks. To be valued the way she was as an AEA must have made her feel very important and appreciated.
We wrote some ideas about what made a good mentor, and here are some of them:
•They have to have experience and knowledge in the area they are mentoring.
•They must be helpful, kind, caring and trustworthy.
•They should guide you rather than do things for you.
•There should be a connection so they can give you strategies to deal with the tough times.
•They should be encouraging and understanding.
Annabelle’s mentor is her Judo teacher, Dale. Dale is 68 and wins many medals in Judo. She believes in never giving up and talks to her 3 year old granddaughter whenever she feels down!
Brandon’s mentor is his mum, Natalie. She believes in always trying your best and is always there when he feels down.
Robyn’s mentor is her youth group leader, Liz. She is helpful and trustworthy. Liz cares for everyone and respects everyone’s beliefs.
Sharna connects most with her mum’s friend, Lee, because she really believes in having fun.
Hudson’s mentor is his church leader, Andy. He has great advice for the tough times. He says to “Calm our jets, sit quietly and pray.”
Ryan’s mentor is his cricket coach, Ganesh. He really believes in Ryan and helps him to learn new things.
We are buddies with Kindergarten and hope to be good mentors to them, not only in our special “buddy afternoons”, but every day.
Have a great week!
Glenhaven 5/6K Rappers
June 18th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Greetings 5/6K from Glenhaven PS – Great to hear from you!
Thank you for your five fantastic ideas about what makes a good mentor – as you say, it is good if they have experience, guide us rather than do it for us and can give us a plan for tough times.
Annabelle – Dale sounds amazing at 68 and winning so many judo medals! Brandon – Natalie sounds encouraging and reliable as a person. Robyn – I think it is great that Liz respects people. Sharna – Lee sounds like a fun person and fantastic to be around. Hudson – It sounds as if Andy has a saying which can really get people to settle and focus. Ryan – Ganesh sounds like a great cricket coach.
Good on you for being buddies to Kindergarten – it will make a big difference to them that you are taking an interest in them. Great mentoring!
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 18th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Je penrithpsrappers!
6B English – Ofalota, Bradley, Bryce, Emily, Olivia and Jasmine, I so loved reading about your mentors. You certainly are fortunate to have such caring people in your lives to guide and support you. So good to see that you to are also sharing those same good qualities with others as well. Keep up the excellent work with students in K, Stage 1 & 2 at your school.
I have a great saying that I use with the people I mentor – “Only give out what you want to get back.” For me, that means if I respect other people, I will be respected in return.
Deadly work 6B English!
Maureen Wenzel
Rap coordinator
June 18th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Je Glenhaven 5/6K,
You are very right, I do have a strong connection with my mentor. That is where much of my inspiration and motivation still comes from today.
Wow! A judo teacher, mum, youth group leader, mum’s friend, church leader and cricket coach! What teriffic mentors they sound.
Your Kindergarten buddies are going to have some excellent role models with you to mentor them. It is so good to hear positive things happening in your school and lives. Keep up the great work!
Maureen Wenzel
Rap coordinator
June 19th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hi Rappers,
Class SCHC at Penrith PS spent some time talking about the title of Respect – Encouragement – Action because we recognised our school’s Core Value of Respect. We all know about Respect at this school and we talk about it in assembly every week. We can earn Good Ones when we show respect and kindness to others. We also respect our school environment.
Robbie told us that it is a family’s job to give their children Encouragement. When he joined a football team, they gave him money to play every week, told him not to get hurt, told him how to play well and how to tackle. When Chris joined the Scouts, his family bought him a uniform, and encouraged him to earn badges. Frank’s family always encourages him to set the table at home.
Inside the word “encouragement” is “courage”. This means to be brave in your life, to try to do things, and to choose good role models and mentors. Jye said, “Don’t be scared to have a go!”
As for Action, that means “Just do it!”
We will talk more about mentors in our next Circle Time.
From SCHC, Penrith PS
June 19th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Hi everyone,
Mrs Nuttall’s Year 5 group of Aboriginal students wrote about two teachers at our school. These people are our mentors.
Mrs P is a home class teacher, maths teacher and a non-scripture teacher. She is smart (intelligent), funny and nice. Mrs P believes in helping children become more confident. She always says, “Put your hand up if you don’t understand.” When times get tough she works it out. Mrs P likes to celebrate people’s birthdays by leading the singing.
Mr E is a home class teacher, maths teacher and school sports teacher. He is sporty, funny and smart. Mr E always encourages people and likes to play games. We’ve never seen him have a bad day. Maybe when times get tough he goes home to have a rest. He helps us celebrate good work in class by giving out Good Ones. When we won the football competition, he handed out little footies to all the players!
Thank you for reading about our mentors.
Year 5 @ Penrith PS
June 19th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Good Day SCHC at Penrith PS,
I loved your thoughts about Respect, Encouragement and Action.
Robbie – your family certainly encouraged you when you joined your football team. Chris – your family have backed you doing Scouts; and Frank – you work as part of a team at home.
Thanks for pointing out that courage is an important quality in building our identities – as Jye says: “Don’t be scared to have a go.”
I hope your talk about mentors in your next Circle Time is enjoyable!
Good on you all for your ideas.
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 19th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Good Day Mrs Nuttall’s Group – Thanks for telling us about Mrs P and Mr E.
I think it’s great that Mrs P wants students to become more confident and that she leads the singing of Happy Birthday! Mr E sounds like a sporty and funny man who is great fun to be around. He certainly gives out lots of encouragement to students with Good Ones and little footies!
Perhaps you might ask Mrs P and Mr E what they believe makes a good life – because mentors like these would have some important messages to share!
Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 20th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Hello fellow rappers,
We have just been talking about mentors. Some of the qualities of a good mentor are:
* Respectfulness
* Trustworthy
* Supportive
* Confidence building
* Somebody who guides you
* Responsible
* Advisor
* Tutor / helper.
We were all able to write about somebody who is our mentor, or who we have mentored, and were interested to note that most of our mentors have all of these qualities.
Talk to you next week.
rhsyear7 @ Richmond HS
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 am
Good Day Year 7 Rappers at Richmond HS!
Thank you so much for exploring in depth what the qualities of a good mentor are. It sounds as if you have all had an excellent discussion about this issue. It seems as if mentors like us just as WE ARE NOW and can also see what we can GROW into. They shine a light onto the path ahead so we can see more clearly. I was interested to note that in your opinions, most mentors have a bundle of qualities and these qualities help them to guide others. What I wonder is – is someone who is a mentor likely to guide a few people because of their qualities? Or can some mentors just guide one person?
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Hi fellow rappers!
We are 5/6S from Dawson Public School and we have been going home and asking our mentors what they believe in, how they survive when things get tough, what they enjoy and how they celebrate special events.
One student’s Nan said they enjoy being with family and grandkids. She also likes celebrating Christmas and birthdays and families getting together. She believes in being strong and being healthy. When times get tough she tries to keep strong.
Another’s mum said believes in love, friendship and honesty. When times get tough she cuts down Foxtel and shopping. She also does not go out much. She likes to enjoy birthdays, Christmas and Easter. To celebrate these things she likes to give presents, give eggs and spend time with her family.
Some of the good things about mentors are:
* They help you learn.
* They guide you along the way.
* They will always encourage you.
* They teach you to be respectful.
* They will always be supportive.
* They will always be there for you when you feel down.
Bye for now from 5/6S rappers.
June 23rd, 2008 at 2:34 pm
This week we have been discussing special people in our lives and what we admire about them.
Maritoa says, “I admire and respect my mum because she is always there for me and always helps me when it is needed and in bad situations. My mum believes in that you can do anything with your life and you can be a successful person.”
Jasmine says, “My mum is my mentor. I like her because she is always helping me and telling me to look on the brighter side of life. She believes in God and says to always have time to play and enjoy yourself.”
Nicholas says he admires Hazem El Masri. “He plays for the Bulldogs NRL team. He is also the best goal kicker in NRL history. I want to be just like him because he believes in other culture. He behaves well in public.”
Crawford 5B Rappers
June 25th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Good Day 5/6S Rappers from Dawson PS!
Thanks for going home and talking with your mentors about what they believe in and how to lead a strong and good life. It was great to hear from the Nan who enjoys spending time and celebrating with family on special occasions. Thanks also to the mum who believes in love, friendship and honesty. These are terrific values to live by.
Your class had excellent ideas about mentors. It is so true that mentors are there to encourage us in good times and in bad. They show us the way and stand with us when we are down.
Love your work!
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 25th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Good Day Crawford PS Rappers!
Thanks for your stories about the mentors in your lives!
Maritoa – Your mum sounds fantastic! How great to have a mum who believes in you and stands by you in difficult situations too. Jasmine – Your mum sounds so encouraging! I think all kids should be encouraged to look on the brighter side of life and to have time to play. Nicholas – Hazem El Masri is inspiring as a footballer and a human being, isn’t he?
Thanks for sharing!
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 25th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Hi all,
Here are 6W English’s ideas about mentors:
“Mr Ward, my home class teacher for these last two years, is my mentor. He pushes me to do well in my school work. He says, ‘That’s life’ when times get tough.” (Caitlyn)
“My Pop is my mentor even though I’ve never met him. The family tells me inspirational stories. He believed in sharing and spoiling.” (Jemma)
“My friend, Brysan, is my mentor for good drawing tips. He says, ‘Grow up!’ when times get tough.” (Mathew)
“My Pop told me about how Aboriginal people can empty out an emu egg, fill it with water and hide it under some dirt for emergencies. Pop used to say, ‘Shove your hand into a problem. It may be gross, but put up with it.’” (Aleana)
From 6W English @ Penrith PS, catching up from our excursion last week.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Dear rappers,
5P would like to tell you about our mentor, Mrs P. She is our home class teacher. She is special because she listens to what we are saying, helps us learn a lot, makes up jokes, explains things properly, and tells us to take control of our learning.
She believes in us. She tells us to persevere, and to try new things.
When times get tough, Mrs P is determined to help us understand our work. She tells more jokes.
When we celebrate good things with Mrs P, she lets us play Silent Ball and tells even funnier jokes. She has a great sense of humour. She can make us smile. Mahdi reckons that even when James isn’t smiling at Mrs P’s jokes (because he already got the joke before us) we can tell that he’s smiling in his heart.
From 5P at Penrith PS
June 27th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Hi bloggers,
Lilly and Sarah have been giving a lot of thought to Rap Point 3 and their mentors.
They think that mentors do not have to be older or wiser than you are. Sarah thinks Lilly is her mentor because she is encouraging, a loyal friend, cheerful, lively and smart. The good mentoring qualities that she possesses are that she never says never and always encourages Sarah to do her best, relates to Sarah’s problems and helps her feel relaxed and comfortable.
Sarah is trying to be a mentor to a younger neighbour.
Good friends can be good mentors too.
Lilly says her Art Teacher Miss D is her mentor because she is inspiring, lively, happy, and supportive. She can tell when Lilly is having a bad day or not doing her best and encourages her to do the best she can at all times. She gives the class time to make each artwork the best they can get it. She has inspired Lilly so much that she wants to be an art teacher too.
Sarah and Lilly think a mentor also has to be someone you care about, someone you can trust with your secrets, so that you enjoy being with them and talking to them. Then they can help you do your best.
bye from Wollumbin
June 27th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Good Day 5P from Penrith PS – Great to hear from you!
Mrs P sounds like a fantastic person! You are lucky to have someone like her who believes in you, explains things properly and likes a joke as well! It really sounds as if she has a very good sense of humour – James you sound as if you are pretty clever and catch on fast!
I wish you all the best as you take control of your own learning! It is wonderful to have mentors to show us the way – but in the end, it is up to us to do our very best.
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 27th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Good Day 6W English at Penrith PS!
Caitlyn – Mr Ward sounds great. He encourages you to do well at school and helps you keep an even keel when times get hard. Jemma – I’m so pleased that your family have passed on inspirational stories about your Pop. Mathew – You’ve got a good friend in Brysan – it’s great he can give you drawing tips! Aleana – Your Pop sounds very wise. I agree that it’s great to face problems, not run away from them.
Hope your excursion was great fun!
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 27th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Good Day, Lilly and Sarah at Wollumbin!
I agree with you that mentors definitely do not have to be older or wiser. As you say, a good friend can DEFINITELY be a mentor – by encouraging, being loyal and optimistic about us. Lilly, your habit of “never saying never” is fantastic and Sarah clearly feels supported by you. Sarah, good on you for being there for your younger neighbour.
Miss D sounds like a great mentor for Lilly because she is an inspiring, happy and supportive person. She sounds as if she notices people and that is a great quality. Lilly – all the best with your plan to become an art teacher. Thank you both for your ideas about good mentors – who definitely have to be people we can really trust.
All the best Lilly and Sarah!
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator
June 27th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Je Wollumbin,
A very good point Lilly and Sarah, mentors do not have to be older or wiser. However , they do have to be someone you care about and trust with your secrets. Lilly, you sound like a great friend and mentor. Sarah, keep up the good work with your young neighbour.
Lilly, many years ago, I had an art teacher at university, I didn’t look upon myself as an artist in any way. My teacher encouraged me to paint … I wasn’t really into it at the beginning, but she was so enthusiastic that I gave it a go. I ended up with a mark of 100 out of 100 for my major work!
My interest in art grew from that moment, and I now paint or work with stone and wood every opportunity I can. I have been a part of a number of exhibitions, and my work hangs in some really cool places. I have even sold some of my work! None of this would ever have happened without that special art teacher / mentor encouraging me so long ago. How lucky I have been.
You have worked really well with Rap Point 3 Wollumbin, it is easy to see that you have given a lot of thought to mentors and their roles. Well done!!
Maureen Wenzel
Rap coordinator
July 4th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Hi from 5/6P Biraban,
These are some of the people who we admire and have helped us in life.
My pop is a person I admire. MY pop is a very good boxer. He believes in life. Leading a good life. He works hard when times are tough.
MY DAD IS SOMEONE I ADMIRE. I ADMIRE MY DAD BECAUSE HES ALWAYS THERE FOR PEOPLE. MY DAD BELIEVES IN EVERYTHING. MY DAD BEHAVES LIKE AN ADULT SHOULD WHEN THINGS GET HARD WITH OTHER PEOPLE. MY DAD ALWAYS TRIES HIS BEST TO MAKE IT BETTER HE IS LIKE A SUPER HERO MY DAD SEES ME GETTING A GOOD EDUCATION WHEN I FINISH SCHOOL MY DAD ENCOURAGES ME TO DO MY BEST IN SCHOOL WORK.
A person I admire is my mum. Because she’s always been there for me. And she has had to cope looking after four kids on her own without my dad.
The person I admire the most is my dad. What I admire the most is the colour of his eyes. My dad believes in me having my own play station 3. My dad believes in his sleep. My dad sits me down to talk to me. My dad thinks I am a good sportsman. He tells me that count to ten to cool down.
My Aunty Shona is a special person in my life because she helps me if I’m upset and feel bad. She teaches me a lot of stuff I don’t know and does a lot of fun things. She tells me a lot of things about my family that I don’t know about, so that I can understand. She believes that I’m never boring and am great. My aunty is always honest and nice to people. When times are hard she talks about it. She has always been true to me. Talk to me and help things out when they go wrong.
The person I admire is my Pop Joe .I admire that he takes care of me. He believes in family. He works hard if something has gone wrong.
I admire my brother because he looks after me. He will do anything for me.
My dad is a special person in my life because he helps me be more sporty and when I’m happy I play footy with him. He teaches me to try my best and he keeps encouraging me every game I play.
My dad is a person I admire because he funny. He tells me to be good at school and to do my best.
The person I admire is my mum. She helps me when I have the blues or am sick. My mum believes in trust and love. My mum behaves very politely and is kind. My mum was so proud when I went to star stuck. My mum just keeps going when times are getting hard.
Hope you have enjoyed reading these.
5/6P
July 4th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Good Day 5/6 at Biraban – Love your work!
It was so much fun to read all about the different special people in your lives – thanks for taking the time to let us know about so many of these wonderful mentors! I notice that everyone here has written about family mentors – there are some terrific pops, dads and mums, as well as Aunty Shona.
It is so important and special when our family believes in us and shows us how to live well. This is a gift that many people do not have. Your mentors love you, encourage you and give you messages for living a good life. You have asked your mentors what they believe in and how they get through hard times and they have given some very valuable answers.
Thanks so much for sharing these messages with us. I have learned a lot from you.
Lizzie Chase
Rap Coordinator