Child: Steven Date: 21/2/2014 written 7/3/2014 Written by: T. Maysoon During the red day T.

Maysoon gave a session on the heart anatomy. At the start of the session she mentioned that today we are going to be doctors and scientists. She talked about the heart, how it works, heart beat along other things. She then showed the stethoscope and blood pressure tools that doctors use to check heart beats, and said we would learn how to use these later. The anatomy lesson went longer and we didnt get to use the tools for measuring blood pressure and heart beats. The next day Ahmed asked the teachers about the tools and they said they are with Teacher Maysoon who was away in Dunedin. Next week the minute Ahmad saw Teacher Maysoon he asked, When are we going to be doctors? She promised tomorrow. The next day Ahmad asked the same question again so T. Maysoon brought the tools and said, Come Dr. Ahmad! He was full of joy and enthusiasm. Nusayaba was his first patient and then Steven came running and was the second patient. Nusayba wanted to be the doctor. Ahmad gracefully gave her the tools after reassuring her that her health is good, blood pressure is fine. Juwairiya was keen to be the patient too. She was very well aware of what to do as a patient; she rolled her sleeve up and gave her hand to Dr. Nusayba willingly as it seems she is familiar with such check-ups. She then became the doctor. Steven was so proud when I addressed him Dr. Steven would you kindly check Juwairiyas blood pressure and heart beats? He confidently started acting like a real doctor. Well done to all four children involved I wish you a great future!

Teachers voice: You were very busy this afternoon Steven I can see you were applying past knowledge to this new situation as links between school and the wider community were supported and strengthened! You hold the status of doctor highly, and the sense of pride you felt at being addressed as such was evident to all your teachers. You managed impulsivity as you demonstrated courage through following your interest by being a patient, trusting in your peers and teachers for there to be fair and equitable opportunities for you to have a turn. Steven you are always very thoughtful of your friends, while balancing your own needs by taking responsibility for your own learning. Today, you assisted your friends in their exploration by being a patient and while waiting you actively explored the tools. Exploring how the tools worked is evidence of you actively taking responsibility for your own learning ka pai Steve! I want to continue to support and encourage your own initiative to actively explore allowing your interests to inform the set up of the environments and balancing sessions with free play. This will allow you to continue strengthening the dispositions of courage and responsibility as well as building on your new friendships with our new peers. -T. Natasha