Creating a Class Treaty
In the first few weeks of Term 1, we looked at the Treaty of Waitangi and what it meant to New Zealand then and now. We analysed the different parts of the treaty and how the two versions differed when translated originally.
We the looked at our school respect code and our rights and responsibilities as students, teachers, learners and friends. We decided our class treaty would have 5 articles (People, Property, Learning, Safety and Home) and then brainstormed two of the main rules, or laws that we could form under those headings.
Once we had our treaty laws decided, Miss Daly drew it up on brown paper with black ink. We then rubbed brown soft pastel onto it to make it look old. Rio brought in a fountain pen and we all signed it, including the staff that all work in Te Waka Ako.
We are very proud of our treaty!
We the looked at our school respect code and our rights and responsibilities as students, teachers, learners and friends. We decided our class treaty would have 5 articles (People, Property, Learning, Safety and Home) and then brainstormed two of the main rules, or laws that we could form under those headings.
Once we had our treaty laws decided, Miss Daly drew it up on brown paper with black ink. We then rubbed brown soft pastel onto it to make it look old. Rio brought in a fountain pen and we all signed it, including the staff that all work in Te Waka Ako.
We are very proud of our treaty!
Hi Te Waka Ako. I liked how you worked together to form your treaty. Respect is so important for the wellbeing of our school and each other. I think your treaty is a timely reminder of how we ought to be, in light of the tragedy that took place in Christchurch last week. Good work on the scroll Ms Daly and helpers. It looks authentic and I like the font. Where is the treaty displayed in Te Waka Ako?
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