Te Muka Miro Series (Part 5) – Wellbeing at Ōtūmoetai College
This week, we conclude our exploration of Te Muka Miro, our school’s wellbeing model, by focusing on the final pillar: Rarangahia (Connect). Just as the strong root system of the harakeke provides stability and nourishment, connections are vital for our well-being and learning journey.
“Kotahi te kōhao o te ngira e kuhuna ai te miro mā, te miro pango, te miro whero” – (There is but one eye of the needle, through which white, black and red cotton may pass) emphasises unity. It reminds us that regardless of our backgrounds or differences, we can all connect and learn through collaboration.
Like the root system of the Harakeke, connections are deep and vast. Connection is a state of being linked, joined or associated with someone or something. With identity and history, with experiences and understanding, with whanaungatanga and ako, with awareness and compassion connections can nourish the confidence and empowerment of an individual.
How can being connected benefit our learning:
- Increased Engagement and Motivation
- Enhanced Learning Through Collaboration
- Improved Emotional Wellbeing
- Personal Connection to Learning
Try these quick activities at home to help develop your sense of connection – Connect Activities
Cape to Cape Adventure for Charity
Ōtūmoetai College school leaver William Dunn is part of a trio on a 3 week, 800km multisport journey from the East Cape to Cape Egmont.
The trio are aiming to fundraise for the Child Cancer Foundation.
Olly, Thomas and Will are asking for the community’s support to reach the goal of $50,000 and get behind them by donating through their Givealittle page.
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SVA Opportunity
YOUTH VOICES ACTION has an opportunity for you to volunteer time on Saturday 30th November: Christmas Clean Up. Meet at Bay Central Shopping Centre, Chapel Street (by Bed Bath and Beyond) 9.45am to 12pm. Clean up Takitimu Drive.
