Te Kura Tapa Whā

 Te Kura Tapa Whā

Embedding an Indigenous model of wellbeing into the learning environment

Delving into Te Whare Tapa Whā. 

WHENUA:

Background, foundations, te taiao, what you take with you.

WAIRUA:

Feeling, vibe, beliefs, vallues, vibe, faith, religion, uniqueness, soul, balance, mauri, self-care, identity, wai/rua, connection between generations, whakapapa, inner being, old soul, tipuna, goosebumps, style

WHĀNAU:

Socila skills, groups you belong to, relationships, connections/people, shared values and expereinces, teachers, offer you something and are needed, role models. 

TINANA:

Body, exercise, health, kai, sick, sleep, responses, digestion, hygiene, brain, tā moko, safety, dress/clothes, 

HINENGARO:

Urges, sanity, mental health, learning, thoughts, experiences, trauma, self-talk, self regulation, emotions, responses, attitudes, security, attachment, sense of belonging, qualities and personality traits, mindset, achievement, work ethic, motivation, engagement, praise

Self Reflection:

Tinana - My Physical Needs

I need to exercise. My diet could also do with some improvement. Need to get back to floating. My sleep has always been an issue, but I think it's getting better and I'm taking sleeping pills less. 

Hinengaro - My Mental and Emotional Needs

For my mental wellbeing, I need to feel like I am organised and well planned. I also like to be on top of marking. I feel like I need to have some time in te taiao and near water. 

Wairua - My Spiritual Needs

I think I could do with some resetting. I have been thinking about doing some regular mindfulness, a gratitude journal, reading and writing. I have some great books to read.

Getting back into my Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori class has been fantastic for me. I had a year of not being able to do it, but am now back and feel like it fills my wairua. 

Whānau - My Social/Relationship Needs

I think I need to make more time with whānau and friends. I tend to make school a priority and can go for ages without seeing people. I need to get better at popping around and staying connected. 

Different Models:

 

My Optimal Learning Environment

This is a good activity to do with ākonga. 

Tinana - Clean, clear and organised space. Water. Movement.

Hinengaro - Clear head, well planned and organised, calm, quiet

Wairua - Waiata, mindfulness, music, nice smells

Whānau - Connected, communication, check ins, positive relationships, laughter

What do I need as a learner?

My kaiako cares, 

Runga - What comes from the school, up and out into our community. How do we communicate? How do we celebrate? How do we transition ākonga to the next place on their pathway.

Raro - What our kura is grounded to. Defines what our school is. What are our social norms? Expectations and school culture. 

Roto - What is happening inside our classrooms. What are the physical spaces like? 

Waho - Everything outside. Physical environment. Tuakana/teina. Do we all look after to school grounds. Signage and what you see in the school environment.

Where are we doing a lot and where can we strengthen? 

Te Kura Tapa Whā Strategic Planning

Now what?

Our cultural narrative being shared and brought to new people. 

How do we bring this back to our kura? How will be share the learning from today?

The waho area of our kura to be more visible in culture.

Look into 685.