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A whole-school approach to hauora

We're exploring what it might be like to have hauora through every aspect of school and kura life. Come join us on this exciting hikoi!

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Your wellbeing workbook

We know how hard it can be to fit wellbeing into your day, so we've tried to make this easy!

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Mahi Supportive Resources

This is your go-to place for the little things created for kaiako to find some fun inspo!

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Supporting tamariki and whānau back to school

The 'one stop shop' for our teacher and whānau resources for helping tamariki transition back to school.

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Cool things you can share... for free!

Free tools for letting guardians & whānau know about hauora, Sparklers, and how they can support the (wonderful!) work you're doing in class.

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Creating a place for calm

Having a calming space in your learning environment promotes wellbeing and can play a key role in improving learning outcomes.

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Supporting tamariki with diagnoses

We’ve been asked to collate some tips for teachers so they can best support tamariki who have a “diagnosis”.

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Best-est books and vids for kids!

One great way to teach kids abut emotions and social skills is to read them books about that very thing! Here are our top picks!

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Sparklers in action

Sparklers has sparked a revolution in this rural Ōtautahi school.

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St Martins School feeling the power of Whare Tapa Whā

St Martins School has taken Whare Tapa Whā to new heights

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Whitiora School 'changes the narrative'

A spike in enrolments and challenging behaviour called for a new approach to wellbeing for Whitiora School

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Adventure School hones in on mindfulness

Looking to support tamariki after lockdowns, wellbeing was key, but for both staff and tamariki. Their journey began with mindfulness.

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Leading with gratitude, mindfulness and empathy

Three pillars of wellbeing – gratitude, mindfulness and empathy - are helping build tamariki resilience at Macleans Primary School in Auckland.

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The power of breathing for Laingholm Primary

Using focussed breathing and mindfulness activities has seen a really positive impact and led to further explore a whole school to hauora approach.

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South New Brighton School hauora = relationships

Significantly impacted by the Canterbury earthquakes, South New Brighton School knew wellbeing had to be a real focus for tamariki and whānau.

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Building a sense of calm at Ladbrooks Primary School

Using lego and mindfulness to relax, connect and play. This child-led approach to wellbeing is a winner!

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Inclusivity focussed - a shout-out to Beckenham Primary School

A great whole school approach to wellbeing - tamariki focussed and led by the aim of inclusivity. Two of our faves -  the University of Canterbury Health Sciences department and Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto.

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Pause Breathe Smile and Riversdale School

Using a whole school mindfulness programme, Pause Breathe Smile is an excellent option to embed wellbeing as Riversdale School demonstrates.

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Supporting confident tamariki at Selwyn Ridge School

With a goal to grow confident, healthy and engaged tamariki we think Selwyn Ridge are nailing it!

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Using a manageable model at Merivale School, Tauranga

The individual needs of tamariki required an agile approach to wellbeing for Merivale School, focussing on culture, building life skills and keeping tamariki excited for their school life. 

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Ready to Learn, Achieve and Flourish at Rolleston College

Rolleston College’s Whole School Approach to Wellbeing is embedded in all they do. As a new school, it's all they know and have known, and it's making a big difference for everyone.

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Eating growing kai first

A passion for gardening and wellbeing education led to the development of a mara kai for E Tipu E Rea Early Learning Centre. It's been a ka rawe journey!

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Using Sparklers to support whole school hauora

A great example from Te Akau Ki Pāpāmoa of how to use Sparklers to support whole-school hauora - it's all in the planning!

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Burnside Primary tamariki thriving with Play, Eat, Learn

Burnside Primary do heaps to support tamariki through a whole school approach to hauora, here they kōrero about their Play, Eat, Learn structure to support learning and wellbeing.

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BLENNZ Homai Campus School's approach to hauora

An example of how Te Whare Tapa Whā mosaic brought a school together to kōrero hauora.

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Hope for Pride in kura

"It can be as simple as putting up a Pride flag, talking about love and acceptance, and celebrating what they mean... Be proud of who you are because it inspires the kids and that’s what we get to do as teachers, to inspire them to be themselves".

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Stop, look, and listen

You’re the #1 person being relied on in the classroom; which means, your hauora is the top priority.

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Boost Your Hauora

Practical wellbeing resources just for you and your colleagues.

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Whakawhanaungatanga

For you and your colleagues to do together for collective wellbeing.

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Look after You

Look after yourself because you're worth it. From the words of, a kaiako and researcher, Fiona Humphries.

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