Testimonials from the Children

Whilst I was on yard duty I popped one question a day to a random child

“Tell me one good thing about Ghilgai”

I didn’t carry a clipboard as one usually does for a “survey” because I wanted to draw forth the child’s heartfelt reply in an inconspicuous and non-intrusive way.

I did not record the comment in the child’s presence instead I held it in my mind and wrote it down a few minutes later.

Enjoy the gems I found.    – Ruth

• Tell me one good thing about Ghilgai…

…a lovely environment…lots of trees…

…it’s good to be here…

…it’s got good people…

…the teachers are kind…you can understand what   they’re talking about…

…the community is great (great?) Yes, it’s very caring and forgiving, everyone.

… its small and nice and calming.

…the teachers are kind…you can understand what they’re talking about…

 …at my old school the work was hard and tricky.  This is good.

…you know every-one…

…it’s got lots of trees and a lot of space and I like it how you have one teacher all the way through.  (Class Teacher)

…I love the crayons.. I love to draw with them, they help me do my best drawing.

…the teachers are nice, they are supportive of ya’…

…you don’t have screens in your face…I’m sick of them.

…oh, buddies that look after you…

…the stories.. where do you get them?…

…It’s a good place, if I’m anxious I know I can talk to people who will help me… somehow.

…oh (grinning broadly)… that would be plants and kindness.

…Weland (Weland the Smith/Class 4 Literature) I never wanted to leave him…

…its great to sing with everyone – you know – our sharings (Whole School Sharing each Friday morning)

…its good to see everyone and sing together.

…there are a lot of bushes and there are good places to play and on hot days you can sit in the shade…

…every-one’s friendly…