Wednesday 25 June (day 17)

Today is our last day to make a difference in our community .Tonight my netball coach brought our whole team hot chocolates from Mcdonalds instead of training because it was freezing and wet. I was really grateful for what she did. But for my good deed I gave my friend a lift to netball practice . I knew I had made a difference because it saved her Mum also going to the same place and out into the freezing cold. I think I have done well during my 17 days to make a difference.

Tuesday 24 June (day 16)

Today as my good deed i decided to help my Mum and our cat. The cat was starting to annoy and get in the way of my Mum while she was busy cooking dinner so I fed the cat so the she was out of my Mums way .I felt good that Mum was happy.

Monday 23 June ( Day 15)

Today as my good deed I helped my sister by giving her an idea for her science fair board. I knew she was thankful because she said thank-you and gave me a hug.

Sunday 22 june ( day 14)

Today as my good deed I helped my dad. I helped by holding the door still while he sanded it. I knew I had helped because he said thank-you and was very grateful.

Saturday 21 June (day 13)

Today for my good deed i helped by being a sub for my older sisters netball team . I knew i had helped because they only had 7 players this week and the coaches said thank you they were very grateful i was able to help.

Friday 20 June (day 12)

Today for my good deed i helped my mum cook dinner and after dinner i cleaned up . I knew i had made a difference because Mum was out and when she came home she was tired so i saved her time. She was thankful.

Thursday 19 June (day 11)

Today my good deed was to help get dinner ready and set the table .I knew I had helped because Mum said thanks and I had saved her a bit of time so she could do something else.

Wednesday 18 June (day 10)

Today for my good deed I helped by taking two of my friends in my netball team home after netball and to netball .I knew I had helped because they both said thank you and were very grateful. I felt good because I had helped someone else and helped their parents.

Tuesday 17 June (day 9)

Tonight I helped out by helping cook stir fry for dinner and cleaning up the the kitchen afterwards. I knew i had made a difference because the kitchen was tidy and we didn't have to have dinner late because Mum had to pick up my Sister.

Monday 16 June (day 8)

Today for my good deed I helped by setting the table before dinner and getting my friend a drink. I knew I had made a difference because when I had finished my good deed everyone I had helped said thank-you to me.

Sunday 15 June (day 7)

Tonight I helped my Mum cook dinner. I also helped by getting out the knives, forks and plates before dinner. I knew I had helped because Mum said thank you and everything was ready for dinner.

Saturday 14 June (day 6)

This morning I helped out by putting away all the breakfast foods in the kitchen before I went to netball and I opened up all the curtains. I knew I had made a difference because mum didn't have to come home later that day to a messy kitchen and a dark house.

Friday 13 June (day5)

Today my good deed was helping my mum, because she didn't feel well so I unloaded then loaded the dishwasher. I knew I had made a difference because it was easier for my mum not to do anything when she didn't feel well. Tonight I also helped my sisters by taking up their plates to the bench for them. I felt good about what I had done because I had made it easier for them and they all said thank-you.

Thursday 12 June (day 4)

Tonight we went out for dinner and my good deed was getting my friend's plate for her. I felt good about what I had done because it saved her having to do back upstairs again.

Wednesday 11 June (day 3)

Today my good deeds were to help mum make sushi and bring in the washing. I knew I had made a difference because mum said thank you. So far I think I am already starting to make a small difference.

Tuesday 10 June (day 2)

Tonight I helped my mum cook dinner, I felt good about what I had done because I knew mum had a lot of things to do so I had made it a bit easier for her. Also tonight I emptied and then loaded the dishwasher and cleaned the kitchen .I felt proud when I had done this because mum was out so I made it easier for her so she came home to a tidy kitchen.

Monday 9 june (day 1)

Tonight i made a difference by doing the dishes after dinner. I knew i had made a difference because the kitchen was a lot cleaner.I also helped by making a cup of for my mum ,dad and my sister . I felt good when i had finished my good deeds because i knew i had saved someone else from having to do it.

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Courtney's 17 days of difference

Room 10 at Bucklands Beach Intermediate from New Zealand are doing an assignment which involves us helping others. We will be doing at least one good deed everyday for 17 days. This will help us to do something kind or helpful for someone else each day.