Māori Whānau Hui 2018

Māori Whānau Hui 2018

In term one 2018, I attempted to organise and run a Māori whānau hui.  We hadn't had one since 2015 so used this as an opportunity to reflect on our journey and take account of where we have come.

For various reasons attendance was low although the initial interest was better than the actual number of whānau who attended.  This didn't bother me too much as developing relationships in any number is better than none.

I felt good that we did have some good discussion and was able to bring at least two whānau together for the future and fo relationship  building.

We went through the following slide and our names slides to share with whānau, where our names have come from and what they mean.  

We had discussion around our upcoming celebration day and hangi.  The team were ready to take the next steps in organising this.  

Next steps: The next thing for me to do is to plan and organise another hui to bring whānau together.  I need to continue to build on the momentum that has started with so many of our whānau being present, on site and engaged with our celebration day and hangi.  I need to think of ways to utilise these strengths and get more input from whānau.

• Engage in reciprocal, collaborative learning-focused relationships with: – learners, families and whānau – teaching colleagues, support staff and other professionals – agencies, groups and individuals in the community.