Student voice about their progress.

It is very important to collect the reflections of students in the process. The task was simply titled 'Me as a writer'. All but one student in the group was present for this activity. Reading through their response, I was filled with a lovely sense of pride for my group. They have all grown and progressed in so many ways. This growth was evident to me but I wondered if they too were aware of their growth.

Student 1	Being in the Ihimaera group I started to write more and being in that group has helped me make sense in my writing also in my confident by letting people read my writing. When people comment on my writing, it motivates me to write more.
Student 2	When I first moved to Ihimaera I was so happy to be in the group because I was with Mrs Tofa and I got more support from her. I learnt how to write more better than last year and how to use more vocabulary, similes and personification. I enjoy being in the group because it helps me work better and focus properly. Also being in the Ihimaera writing group it helped me build my confidence in writing and what I can do to make my writing more interesting for my audiences.
Student 3	When I was moved to Ihimaera I did more writing work and trying to achieve my goals. I have learnt heaps of things from my group. I learnt the words that I couldn’t say or understand. I learnt hard words and how to make it to have sense. I have learnt a lot from my group. Being in Ihimaera has helped me a lot by concentrating on work.
Student 4	I was put into Ihimaera I like doing my work. I've learnt more words from my group. Words I couldn't understand before. I get help from Mrs Tofa to teach me to be a confident writer.
Student 5	I perceive myself as a very confident writer. I believe that when I was put into Ihimaera writing group my achievement has moved up. Ihimaera is a strong group that gather heaps of learning. It seems like my audience are understanding the writing that I’m creating. I want my audience advice or feedback for my writing so I know what to do next time.
Student 6	I have gotten better in my writing since I was in IHIMAERA. I have improved in writing and getting more better at writing to an audience. I am getting good at writing more paragraphs.
Student 7	As a student  in the Ihimaera group I’ve learned so much about writing arguments, information reports and many more. I’m also getting better at trying to understand the meaning of the words. I am also good at writing more paragraphs including my sentences.  To me I sometimes enjoy writing on my own time and sometimes at school. What I want my audience to know is as soon as I share my work with them I want them to tell me what I’ve improved in my writing and what I did wrong.  I’m really proud of myself for trying hard in writing.