Term Two

The title in te reo Māori of Term Two's theme means well-being, some would even include mauri ora which is an all-embracing concept centred about one's life force. Collectively it encompasses the five gifts identified across all cultures as being fundamentally important to one's well-being. The school's Choice Policy (5.30) on the Documents page of the school's website gives a fuller background to these gifts. Linked from the same page also is a table outlining how these Needs Competencies and Values are woven throughout the early childhood curriculum, that of the compulsory sector and also then translating into tertiary.

For the Kaituna Kids however, it all translates into health and safety stuff. Be it bikes, the road, fire wise, first aid, healthy eating, exercising/sleeping or Keeping Ourselves Safe. It all looks like a pretty good term all up. Watch this space.