MIDDLE CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS: GRADES 3 / 4.
This week students looked at the origins of Mothers' Day. In 1870 American writer Julia Ward Howe appealed to women to unite and bring peace throughout the world.
She proposed that a Mothers' Day for peace be commemorated every year in June.
In 1924 after World War 1, Mothers' Day was first held in Australia. Sydney woman Janet Heyden started the tradition after being concerned for lonely and forgotten mothers in hospital. In the busy world of 2023, families often try to spend time on (or close to) the 2nd Sunday in May, together.
Some of the wonderful things that our students said about their 'Mothers and Others'
on their special day.
My mum is the best and I love her.
My mum is the best cook, better than Gordon Ramsay.
Aunty Tanya makes me laugh.
My mum always helps me with things and I am grateful for that.
I love my mum, she cares for me.
When I'm down I call mum and she will always cheer me up.
My mum takes me and my dog Coco for walks.
My mum takes care of me and I take care of my mum.
My mum is special because she gives me cuddles.
She cares for me, anything I need.
My mum takes me to places.
Nan lets us stay there at her house.
My mum takes me to the football and I love her.
My mum is really nice.
Nan is the BEST and always there for me.
Aunty Darcy takes me to the football.