Why do we need to practise understanding?
-
•Without understanding there would be no learning.
-
•People who use their heads show compassion.
-
•People who use their heads to understand and solve problems have wonderful ideas.
Page by Zach
Understanding is . . . thinking clearly. It means using you mind so that you can see the truth about things. It is paying attention and thinking about things in order to see their meaning. Understanding helps us learn.
A single moment of understanding can flood a whole life with meaning.
Anonymous
How do we practise understanding at hauraki?
Year 1
Understanding is making sure that you are nice to your friends.
Hannah
Year 2
Understanding is treating people how you would like to be treated.
Samuel
Year 3
Understanding is when you listen to the teacher and try your hardest to do your work.
Serena
Year 4
Understanding is listening to people when they are talking.
Elliot
Year 5
Understanding is knowing what to do, knowing how to behave and thinking of others feelings.
Room 13
Year 6
Understanding is having self respect and being kind and honest to thers and yourself.
Juniors write stories in Kidpix to show their understanding of the values.
