Growth Mindset: Born to be…..?

We have been discussing  the Olympic Athlete, Usain Bolt and considering  whether he was born to run! We did this in our home teams and later had the opportunity to write our thoughts in a speech bubble.

Leah and Poppy both said: “I think Usain Bolt was not born to be a fast runner bacause we know he has to train for 90 minutes, 4 times a day and eats healthily.”

Jayden added: “I think he couldn’t be born to run because Growth Mindset is about working hard and sticking at it to get better.”

Sofiye commented: ” I think Usain Bolt was not born to be a fast runner. No one is the best unless they practise.”

Ailidh said: “I think Usain Bolt was not born to be a runner because he wouldn’t be able to run when he took his first steps. My opinion is no.”

Emma said: “I think Usain Bolt was born to be a runner! He has always been good at running.”

Millie explained: “I think Usain wasn’t born to be a runner because he has to train hard and eat a healthy diet. When he was very young he wouldn’t be able to run fast. He must have ‘Growth Mindset’ because he has tried hard and never given up to become the best at running.”

Morgan added: “I think Usain Bolt was not born to be a runner because anyone can be what they want to be in life. You can’t be forced to do something you don’t want to do. When you are just born you can’t get your running shoes on! Usain has to train for 90 minutes a day at least 4 times a week. He was not born to be a runner, he chose to be a runner!”

Mylo continued: ” I think Usain Bolt was not born to be a runner. He has to have a perfect diet and train for 90 minutes, 4 times a day. That must mean that all the training has made him a runner. My opinion is that you can’t be born to do anything.”

Charlotte explains: “I think Usain Bolt was not born to be a runner because even though he is a good runner, practice makes perfect. He must have tried so hard and look at him now – he’s the fastest man on earth. He has a great diet and eats a lot of healthy things. He trains for 90 minutes, 4 times a day so that’s the reason he is so fast when he runs. Nobody is born to do anything however as I said ‘practice makes perfect’.

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Unsinkable Ship

Today, more of us brought in our cabin models. A few of us have created models of the Titanic itself! Two of us made models to show the ‘Grand Staircase’ for the exclusive use of First Class Passengers. We  have had a tremendous time sharing our hard work with others. The cabin models provide a very useful insight into living standards on board the ship. Thank you to all the parents at home who have supported this project!

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