The Seven Servant

Seven Servants

Rudyard Kipling wrote a short poem outlining a powerful set of questions: 

 

I keep six honest serving men
        (They taught me all I knew);
        Their names are What and Why and When
        And How and Where and Who.

Whenever in doubt as to what to ask, just dip into these questions.

What

'What?' often asks for noun responses, seeking things that are or will be. They may also seek verbs when they seek actions. 'What' questions include:
What are you doing?
What shall we do next?
What happened?
What is stopping you from succeeding?
What is the most important thing to do now?
Three 'Whats' that may be asked in sequence to solve problems are:
What are you trying to achieve?
What is the real problem?
What is the solution?

Why

Asking 'why' seeks cause-and-effect. If you know the reason why people have done something, then you gain a deeper understanding of them. If you know how the world works, then you may be able to affect how it changes in the future.
Asking 'why' seeks logical connections and shows you to be rational in your thinking. It can also be a good way of creating a pause or distraction in a conversation, as many people make assertive statements but without knowing the real 'why' behind those assertions.
A reversal of 'Why' is to ask 'Why not', which is a wonderful creative problem for stimulating people to think 'outside the box'.
Why questions include:
Why did you do that?
Why did that happen?
Why is it important for us to try it again?
Why not give it a try?

When

'When' seeks location in time and can imply two different types of time. 'When', first of all, can ask for a specific single time, for example when a person will arrive at a given place or when an action will be completed. 'When' may also seek a duration, a period of time, such as when a person will take a holiday.
When will you be finished?
When will you give me the money?
When are you taking your holiday? (next Summer)

How

'How' seeks verbs of process. They thus are good for probing into deeper detail of what has happened or what will happen.
How did you achieve that?
How shall we get there?
How will you know she likes you?
'How' may also be used with other words to probe into time and quantity.
How often will you see me?
How much do you owe him?

Where

'Where' seeks to locate an action or event in three-dimensional space. This can be simple space, such as on, above, under, below. It can be regional space, such as next door or in the other building. It can be geographic space, such as New York, London or Paris.
If something is going to be delivered or done, then asking 'Where' is a very good companion to asking 'When' to clarify exactly what delivery will take place.
Where will you put it?
Where will they be delivered?

Who

The question 'Who' brings people into the frame, connecting them with actions and things. The 'Who' of many situations includes 'stakeholders', who are all the people who have an interest in the action. Key people to identify are those who will pay for and receive the benefits of the action. Of course, you also may want to know who is going to do the work and whose neck is on the line -- that is who is ultimately responsible.
Who is this work for?
Who will benefit most from what you propose?
Who else would be interested?

Assumptive questions

Kipling questions provide a simple method of using assumptive questions that act as if something is true, then hide it in a question:
How much do you care? (assumption: you care)
How will you persuade her? (assumption: you will seek to persuade her)
Where will you buy it? (assumption: you will buy it)
When will you make the change? (assumption: you will make the change)

Solving problems

A simple framework for solving problems may be defined by combining What, Why and How, as follows:
1. What is the problem?
2. Why is it happening?
3. How can you fix it?
4. – Fix it! –
5. Why did it work or not work?
6. What next?
Material accessed from http://changingminds.org/techniques/questioning/kipling_questions.htm

Growth Mindset - Episode 4

 

What are neurons and how do we make connections between our neurons?

Think of an example where you made some new connections in your brain. What were you doing?

What can you do this week to make some new connections? Set one specific goal.

Growth Mindset - Episode 3

 

In Episode 3, “The Power of Yet,” Katie realizes she can learn new

things, too, and that she can ask others for help!
 

1.  What should you do if you are stuck on a project, math problem, or other learning (teacher can choose a specific situation)?

2.  Think of a time you were afraid to ask for help. Why did you feel afraid?

3.  Why is the word "yet" so powerful? Think of a "yet" moment in your life and discuss it with your neighbor!

 

 

 

 

 

Australian National Anthem

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.

Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.

My 2016 Holiday - Recount

My 2016 Holiday

Hi, my name is Locky, and I’m writing about my most recent holiday. I went with my Mum, Dad and my brother, Angus. We went fishing, snorkelling and much more!

My first destination was Coral Bay, and it was very windy there. We stayed at a family cabin for the first few nights, and then we stayed at a chalet, which was much nicer than the other one. We had Christmas there, which was very exciting. I got some clothes, a few books, some money, a board game, some fishing stuff, from Santa I got a cricket Australia cap and ball, and from Mum and Dad I got some lefty cricket gloves. We went snorkelling, and we saw some really tiny fish that looked like Coral Trout, that are delicious to eat.

Our next destination was Exmouth, where we caught lots of fish. We stayed at the Lighthouse Caravan Park, and we saw the Vincents' there. We went fishing almost every day, and on our second day we caught two MASSIVE tuna just off Bundegi boat ramp, about 80cm long! I caught a Coral Trout, but it was too small so we had to give it the old kiss n’ drop. Thankfully we didn’t catch any cod because they spew dead eels into your boat. We rode in our doughnut, which we tied to the back of the boat, and skipper Dad went really fast!

Our final destination was Perth; this is where we were involved in a swimming competition. We raced in the rookie meet and the Country Championships. We went to Bounce, which was very exciting. We also went to Escape in the city, where there were giant inflatable water-slides. It was the best thing ever!

So, rounding up I went to Coral Bay, Exmouth and Perth, and I’ve had some great experiences along the way. I’ve played, fished and raced my way through the holidays. They went way too quick, don’t you think?                 

By Lachlan

CamNam Holiday Recount

CamNam (Cambodia and Vietnam Holiday)

Cambodia was a very interesting place but the best part was Vietnam. When we went to Cambodia, it was the first time I rode on a tuk tuk  which is a motorbike with a carriage connected to the back. It also has an extra engine cooling system because it is carrying so much.

In Cambodia we also went to some temples. Those temples were the same ones from the movie Tomb Raider. We were also allowed to climb on some of the temples.

In Vietnam we went to Vinpearl theme park and it was on an island. It also looked like Jurassic World. We took a cable car there. I went on almost every ride but two were closed by the time I wanted to go on them. My favourite ride was the Skydrop, it was a ride that goes up then drops at high speed!

After That we went on a New Years cruise and we went kayaking. After all that I went to see my aunty and cousins in Victoria. My cousins are twins and they are four years old. After that I went home to do normal stuff in Tom Price.

By Jaim

Growth Mindset - Episode 2

Episode 2

Literacy Task:

1.  What does the quote from the video, 'mistakes can make you smarter' mean to you?

2.  How can we learn from our mistakes?  Talk about a specific recent example.

3.  If you were building a robot and kept 'failing," what would you do? 

Tom Price Primary School Song

Our School - School Song

 

We’ve come to Tom Price 

from parts far and wide.

Together we’ll wear 

the red and blue with pride.

“Forever Forward” our school step treads

as united in purpose, our spirits wed.

 

 

At Tom Price Primary we each have the right,

to learn at school without having to fight.

The right to an environment healthy and clean,

the right to respect and equality.

The parents and teachers have the right to expect,

“acceptable behaviour” growing one year to next.

This leads us now to say to one and all,

stand up and cheer as we make our call

Tom Price Primary School - we do our best,

we’re higher than all the rest.

When people ask “where do you come from?”

we just turn around and sing them our song.

 

TOM PRICE PRIMARY : SCHOOL RULES

TOM PRICE PRIMARY : SCHOOL RULES

TOM PRICE PRIMARY : SCHOOL RULES

 

TOM PRICE PRIMARY SCHOOL RULES…...YEAH!

TOM PRICE PRIMARY SCHOOL RULES…...YEAH!

Kid President Literacy Contract Activity

If you are reading this post it means you have managed to log onto your computer and access Room 15 HERO HQ's blog page! 

Congratulations, now follow the steps below...

1. Watch the Kid President video below.   2. In your literacy book write your favourite Thing  We Should Say More Often and explain why it is your favourite.

 

Growth Mindset - Episode 1

Exploring Growth Mindset

Literacy Task:

1.  Why does Mojo want to leave school?  Can you sometimes relate to how Mojo is feeling?

2.  What does Katie say to Mojo to convince him not to leave?

3.  Do you think Mojo can become smarter?  Why or why not?

4.  What subject do you feel frustrated by sometimes?  Can you see yourself becoming  
     smarter in that subject?  How?