Eddie Woo Aussie of the Month:
G’day I’m Eddie and I’ll tell you what, there is nothing better than seeing your friends acknowledged for the contributions they make in your school and community. And there is a way to recognise them. It’s called Aussie of the Month, it’s a way of saying awesome job, good on you and you’re amazing. Every month kids in schools across Australia are being celebrated, students just like you who strive to see their school yard and community be the best place it can be.
Anisha – I was Aussie of the month because I been a great role model to my class.
Jesmine – I got the Aussie of the month because I smiled and made other people smile.
Albert – I was Aussie of the month because each Saturday I go to the aged care facility on the Vincent road to play the piano - hey Albert hit it – <Piano music plays>
Aabha – I like making people smile because it makes me feel happy and grateful about them.
Charlize – Aussie of the month means that you can be a role model and show leadership to your younger kids.
Eddie Woo – The best part of Aussie of the month is students all around Australia are being recognised for helping others. It creates a real sense of pride in schools and communities.
Charlize – So Miss Payne what is Aussie of the month mean to you?
Miss Payne – to me Aussie of the month means being an active member of the community really engaging in all those different community aspects looking after the school the people in it as part of the civic and citizenship curriculum strand it ties in really well into what we do at this school as well.
Various Children
It was a great honour to earn this award and I felt very proud coz I heard all my friends cheering for me.
When I was Aussie of the month I was surprised.
When I was Aussie of the month I felt excited.
I couldn’t believe it that I did so well.
I had a lot of pride and then I realised what I did to get the award I felt really really excited and proud.
Eddie Woo - celebrating the values of mateship, respect, inclusion and a fair go means anyone of you can be Aussie of the month.
Various Children - Mateship is respect, mateship is when you listen to others, being kind and not being rude and just being truthful, it means to have a good mates by your side and have fun with them.
Eddie Woo – Whether you nominate someone or are nominated yourself it’s a way for everyone to show their pride in the people to make the school yard and community a better place.
Jesmine – So Miss Payne what does respect mean to you?
Miss Payne – Respect to me means looking after everyone. Making sure everyone is ok.
Various Children
To treat others nicely how you would treat someone in your family,
How I show respect is I don’t leave people out to include others and treat them how you would want to be treated.
A fair go means that you have a try and you make it fair
When you include people it doesn’t just make them feel good it makes you feel really happy.
To include people and help them when they need help.
Eddie Woo - Aussie of the month means being a good friend, being fair and helping others. It is about celebrating our diverse communities and making sure everyone is included. For more information and to register your school for this free program visit Aussie of the month dot org dot A U.
