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Reading through these wonderfully considered responses to the novel “Wonder”, it
is fascina� ng to see what each respondent takes away from the book. Some focus on
bullying and how to handle it; others see the sacrifices that big sister Via makes and
applaud her maturity. Still others speak up on the importance of friendship or good
communica� on with parents. This exercise is an important reminder that engaging with
great stories is a uniquely individual experience – but always rewarding.

Bullying

Cathy Kwok 2B (17)
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25 February, 2018
Bullying is a serious problem that can lead to suicide. At the least it causes psychological trauma to the vic� ms.
In this book, Auggie is bullied by some big kids at school since they see him as strange. We should avoid bullying. Therefore, when we
see someone that is diff erent, we shouldn’t feel scared because we are really all the same. We are humans. We should try to talk kindly
to such people.
In order to help create a harmonious learning environment, if we see someone being bullied, we should try to help them. People who
are bullied really need our help! We should stop bullying as quickly as possible so that all students can have a harmonious and enjoyable school life.
Kindness is the core message of the book. I think everyone should be kind. We should treat everyone kindly, no ma� er who they are, where they come from, and what
they look like. We should give them a hug, try to talk to them, keep them company and tell them, ‘You are not alone. We are always here with you!’

Bullying

Janice Wong 5B (25) behaviour because
18 February, 2018 you cannot change Anti-discrimination
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anyone e lse ’s.
Bullying has become a big issue in schools all Rela� onships func-
around the world. People who are different tion like a mirror Jessica Fung 5A (6)
from us are more likely to get bullied as they that reflects back 9 February, 2018
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are misunderstood. on t o ho w y ou
Everyone has a story. It may be something they treat others. Treat- Do you know someone with a disability? How do
you treat them? No ma� er who you are, being
have gone through in the past or something ing people with kind to others is important.
they are s� ll dealing with that makes them look respect is important to create a harmonious
different from others. It is easy to look down learning environment. When we meet people who are different from
on someone who does not do things as well as I absolutely agree with the core message of us, be kind and off er to help. Everyone of us is
you do or who is diff erent from you. However, the book. We should treat everyone with kind- unique; even twins have a diff erent appearance.
we should never look down on someone as we ness not because they are kind-hearted, but We should treat the disabled as normal people
don’t know how far that person has already because we need to be. One of the greatest and not discriminate against them. They had to
climbed. Some� mes we try to make ourselves gifts we can give one another is kindness. If overcome many difficulties so we should treat
great by making someone else look small and someone is in need, lend a helping hand. Don’t them as normal people and always encourage
this is bullying. The moment you think you do it only for the people you like and respect, them.
have the right to belittle others because you but also for the ones who drive you crazy and In our school, there are some students with spe-
think you are better than they are is the mo- those you don’t even know. True kindness lies cial education needs. In order to create a har-
ment you prove you have no power. Therefore, in the act of giving without the expecta� on of monious learning environment, we should help
we should all treat people with respect. ge� ng something in return. them when they are in need and receive their
Acknowledging others’ feelings and treating I like giving someone a hug just as much as I help graciously to enhance their self-esteem.
people with respect helps create a harmoni- like receiving one. Hugging therapy is defi nitely When they do something careless which leads
ous learning environment. When someone is a powerful way of healing. Research shows to a destruc� ve result, try not to be angry with
speaking, we should listen carefully without that hugging is extremely effective at healing them and forgive them. Everyone makes mis-
interrup� ng or being rude. Even if you disagree sickness, disease, loneliness, depression, anx- takes; it is important to learn from mistakes and
with someone, you can still talk to them and iety and stress. When the hearts are pressed avoid repea� ng the same mistake the next � me.
treat them with respect. What is good is that together, it helps relax muscles and release SEN students will feel that they are fairly treated
when you treat others with respect, you will tension in the body, relieving aches and pains. as long as they can help like other classmates.
likely be treated with respect in return. If you Therefore, I think hugging is super suppor� ve When given the choice between being right and
don’t like the way you are treated, there is only and never hesitate to give a hug to others. being kind, choose kindness. It is critical to be
one course of action – to change your own kind to others. Different people have different