On Wednesday in Rimu we took some time to look at and discuss the different positive responses that have been happening around Christchurch and New Zealand in response to the tragedy that happened last Friday.
We watched footage of high school students lighting candles, singing, doing haka. We saw people laying flowers. We talked about the words we saw on signs and cards, words like Aroha, kindness and unity.
We then decided what we wanted to do in response. Each student wrote their idea/s on to a post it and put it on the board. And then it was action stations. Here are some photos of what the students produced.
As a whole school, we had Colour Our Day Mufti Day to raise funds for the victim's families. We dressed up in colourful clothing and took some time to write messages of hope and love around our coin trial.
Mia popped in with her creation before school to leave it with us. She was sick so came in wearing a mask. We thought she showed real commitment to do this while sick.
Our senior leaders Julia, Parwin and Jedi counted up the money once everyone in the school had put their coins down.
The YMS community raised a whopping $454.00, the most we've ever raised in the past few years as a school community. We were all very moved by this.
At 1:20pm the school bell was rung and the whole school headed outside to the court for the 2-minute silence. Rimu class brought out their creations with them and were able to show these to the school.
We were so impressed at how still and respectful all our students were as we listened to the call to prayer and then stood for 2 minutes. One of our classmates was excited to hear the call because this is what she hears at her own mosque. What a privilege to be able to show our Muslim friends that we care and love them.
So blogging world: Did you Colour Your Day? Did your school do anything to participate in the movement of Aroha and Unity that happened around the country? Did you create something to share with others?
We can't wait to read your responses.
With Aroha - Rimu @ Yaldhurst
Kia Ora,Rimu class
ReplyDeleteMy name is Manuk from St Bernadette's school I love your pictures and it's so cool that you guys did a mufti day for the families that got affected in our class we made little hearts then we put it on a big piece of paper is says Kia Kaha Christchurch that means Stand Strong.
Kia Ora,Rimu Class,
ReplyDeleteMy Name is Zipporah from St Bernadette's School.
Your picture are so beautiful. With all that love that you have given to Christchurch. We did the 2 minute silent time but never really had the chance to put on colorful clothes. Keep up the good work RIMU CLASS!
- Zipporah
Gidday Rimu,
ReplyDeleteWe loved the way you collected your money in the shape of a heart. We also collected money through Colour Your Day and our class had a bake 'n book stall because we were fundraising for camp. We decided to put half towards camp and half towards Christchurch.
Thank you for sharing your photos and words. How far away were you from the mosques?
Room 4
Lochiel School
Hi Rimu class,
ReplyDeleteLove to see all the gumboots! We also did two minute silence under our elm tree.
Carter
Room 4
Bonjour Rimu Class!
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Shreya, I'm commenting on behalf of 7/8 Tz.
I love all the aroha you're showing! At Hornby High School we got together with Hornby Primary and spelled out the word "Aroha". We had to wear a splash of colour (not Mufti Day) and bring a gold cion donation. Seems like Yaldhurst did similar stuff!
I love all the photos you've added! Hope to hear from you soon!
Au revoir Rimu Class!
Hi Rimu class I am commenting on behalf of 7/8 Tz. I am very happy with all the blog post you guys have been doing but anyway I am commenting on this blog because you guys have reacted in this event in a great way. I love all the photos that have been taken especially the photo with word in Muslim. That really showed your respect. Have you guys thought about going to the Christchurch memorial?
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