Term 4

Week 1

Term 4 Goals

We have started our term by setting goals to help us aim towards. Students know what their learning levels are and what they need to do to get to the next stage of their learning. We reflected on our Term 3 goals and we are working hard to be better than before.

Whare Tapa Wha

Our topic study for this week has been on 'Whare Tapa Wha' which looks at the Hauora (Wellbeing) of our students. Our learning intention is to identify what Hauora looks like in our class and what we can do to look after ourselves, others and the environment. Students worked in groups to brainstorm these ideas and where also able to put them into action through role play and learning games.

Whare Tapa Wha is a model where we are able to look at the student as a whole and show respect to all aspects of their lives. This model makes links to their family relationships, social connection, spiritual and physical safety. 

The wharenui (meeting house) is the symbol used to illustrate these dimensions of well-being. Just as each corner of the house must be strong and balanced to hold its structure, each dimension of well-being must be balanced  for health to exist. This philosophy may be used to approach all areas of wellness in life, career management included.

Te taha hinengaro refers to psychological health, with a focus on emotions. It is understood that the mind and body are inseparable, and that communication through emotions is important and more meaningful than the exchange of words. For example, someone who is unhappy in their career or work may manifest this in physical illness.

Te taha tinana refers to physical health and growth and development as it relates to the body. This focuses on physical well-being and bodily care. Tinana suffers when a person is under emotional stress, or is unwell. Pain in different parts of your body is tinana communicating what is going on consciously or unconsciously. For example, someone who is stressed or unhappy in their career or work may be more likely to become physically ill.

Te taha wairua refers to spiritual awareness. It is recognised as the essential requirement for health and well-being. It is believed that without spiritual awareness an individual can be lacking in well-being and therefore more prone to ill health. Wairua explores relationships with the environment, people and heritage. Spiritual awareness is key to making effective career decisions

Te taha whānau is the most fundamental unit of Māori society. Whānau are clusters of individuals descended from a fairly recent ancestor. Whānau may include up to three or four generations, and its importance will vary from one individual to the next. The beliefs, expectations or opinions of the whānau can have a major impact on the career choices that an individual makes.

This is our class display:

Video clips:
Student's role play of what Te Whare Tapa Wha looks like in our class:

Te Taha Tinana

Te Taha Hinengaro

Te Taha Whanau

Te Taha Wairua

For more information please click on the link below:

http://www.careers.govt.nz/educators-practitioners/career-practice/career-theory-models/te-whare-tapa-wha/

Class Treaty, School Values and Expectations

At the start of the week we revisited our class treaty which was created by the students in Term one. We believe in establishing a safe learning environment for all. We also reflected on our school values which are respect, integrity, consistency and persistence. 

Working Above the Line

Our class expectation is to always work and think above the line. We want to have the right attitude everyday so that we can work hard and achieve our goals. By being responsible for our own actions we can fullfil our real potential and soar to success.


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Learning Stories for Term 4