"The Olympics in My Community"
Katie Andersen & Vanessa Williams
age 12
St Joseph's School, Fairfield,Hamilton,New Zealand
The Olympics is about fair play, fair play is about helping and caring
for each other. Sometimes we can't make it but there is always someone
to help. Our school is one school that always shows fair play in the
playground because there is always no fighting or yelling at each other.
We should not rely on others but always let them help. Life is full
of challenges so we often need someone to help us along, take the time
to help someone in need as they might help you. Always be willing to
lend a helping hand.
Claire Heaton
Age
12
St Joseph's School, Fairfield, Hamilton, New Zealand
Although Atlanta is hundreds of thousands of kilometres away, we at Saint Josephs, a small school in Hamilton New Zealand, are producing the same respect and friendship that the Olympics does. No matter what colour or nationality, we should e able to loo
k past the appearance and at the personality instead. This is a rare quality and should be treasured. I think the Olympics helps children to think of each other as equal, no more, no less. After all, we are all people and should treat others as we would l
ike to be treated.
Ryan Kane
Age
12
St Joseph's School, Fairfield, Hamilton, New Zealand
One of the messages the Olympic Games promotes is seen in a lot of
places in our school community. One of the messages we see is the
many different races and cultures combined as one in our school.
Just like in the Olympic Games, the competitors from the
different competing countries forget their cultural and
political differences and conflicts to promote a symbol of
unity and peace. Even though the Olympics are only in one
place many miles away, the spirit of the Olympic Games is
still seen in many other competing countries. These special
messages should be recognised by everyone.
Julia Toomey & Elizabeth Dixon
Age
11 & 12
St Joseph's School, Fairfield, Hamilton, New Zealand
The Olympics is all about fair play, peace and unity. At my school I can see people playing with each other, playing by the rules and respecting each other which is fair play. In the playground I see children playing peacefully, not fighting, not arguing
and no violence. When I play netball it is important to play by the rules, supporting and encouraging my team mates. When you play a sport be proud of it, enjoy it, play hard but play fair. Remember, have faith in yourself, don't give in.
Andre Mihinui & Anthony Bennett
Age
12
St Joseph's School, Fairfield, Hamilton, New Zealand
Helping people is a very good thing but the most important thing is to co-operate. Don't be pressured into doing something you don't want to do. It doesn't matter if you win or lose. But be a good role-model for the younger kids. You can always have some
one help you with something that is too difficult to do. You will always be card for by people that love you.
Andrew Webby
Age 11
St Joseph's School, Fairfield, Hamilton, New Zealand
People with all different lifestyles coming not to win but for the struggles that keeps us all sane and happens in any place big or small. The fair play and determination comes out with people who care, like the loyalty of friendships. The peer pressure
of daily life strives to bring people down where a true champion would not sink, but rise to higher level. Thus eliminating the fear of peer pressure. The determination and the struggle is what gets us through our good and not so good times to achieve ou
r goals. We are all unique and need to believe in ourselves.
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