Section outline

  • Kia ora 7C2, 


    Outer world and inner world

    • In the concept of tūrangawaewae, the external world reflects an inner sense of security and foundation. The mountains, rivers and waterways to which one can claim a relationship also express this internal sense of foundation.


    • Why is whakapapa central to Māori culture? Why is it important to everyone including tauiwi? 

    • What is your story of belonging? Consider place, time, whānau, and actions.

    • How can you share your story and learn from other stories?

      • Watch:   or 

        • What is kawa, tikanga and ritenga?

      • Are there people in your class with whānau members who played for the same club or played the same sport as you or people in your whānau? 

      • Brainstorm the kawa and tikanga you practise with your whānau, iwi, class, and community. For example, at birthday celebrations, shared meals, Matariki and other events. 

      • Watch   and  ​

        • How are whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga expressed and experienced within your whānau, iwi, class, community, and clubs?

      • Use Te aka | Maori dictionary to define kupu which are new to you.​


       Monday :

      Develop your mihi. You could include your: 

      • Whānau, iwi, community, origins, culture, rohe, country, club, and school, skills, talents, health and fitness, sport, interests, and interesting facts. 

      • Is further research required? Do you need to ask your whānau, kaiako or others?

      • Write keywords, or draw images that summarise statements about being and belonging on each panel 

      • Share stories and ask questions.

      • Discover something the same and different about another person.

      • Create a display of panels and footballs. 



    • Whakapapa shapes

    • Complete the weekly quiz.

    Tuesday/Wednesday:

    • Watch Theme: Whanaungatanga and Kaitiakitanga.​
    • How are whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga expressed and experienced within your whānau, iwi, class, community, and clubs?
    Turangawaewae
    • Research the meaning of tūrangawaewae.
    • Discuss a definition that is meaningful for you. 
    • Where is your tūrangawaewae? Do you have more than one tūrangawaewae? It could be iwi whenua, an ancestral home, somewhere you feel a sense of belonging and connection, or a safe place to speak. 
    • Create a mindmap, slide deck or recording that includes the following ideas and information about your tūrangawaewae:
    • Pūrākau | stories about what happened or why it’s your significant place.
    • History of people and events connected to the place.
    • Who contributes to your tūrangawaewae (people and animals).
    • Describe or draw the environment, including features like trees, rivers, the coastline, buildings, estuaries, paths or roads. 
    • Is the environment suffering or thriving (healthy or unhealthy)? Explain  problems and identify some solutions.
    • What can you and your class, community, iwi, or club do to contribute to the kaitiakitanga of your tūrangawaewae? 
    • How can you promote kaitiakitanga practices in your rohe (area)?
    Kuputaka | Glossary:
    • Kawa: protocol.
    • Metaphor: a word or phrase that is used to give meaning to something else.
    • Tikanga: protocols and ceremonies.
    • Whakapapa: origin.
    • Tūrangawaewae: a place to stand.

    MHJC opened in 2009 on a site that had been bought from Sir William Manchester who is acknowledged in the Meeting Place next to the library.

    Originally the land belonged to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki and we are fortunate to have strong links with the iwi and our whakapapa is acknowledged through the school haka.  We are fortunate to have a modern buildings and equipment as well as a link with the past by acting as custodians of Tāne forest next to the college.

    Our vision is to “grow greatness through innovative, constantly evolving personalised learning”

    We value:
    Pono/integrity which relates to how we manage ourselves – we encourage students to be reliable, responsible and trustworthy;
    Awhinatanga/compassion or how we relate to others – we encourage students to be kind, compassionate and celebrate our unique cultural identities;
    Whakamana/empowerment through learning – which includes prioritising how we learn using the Great Ako learning model, being digitally capable and responsible, and developing creativity and problem solving skills.

    Our mission
    At Mission Heights Junior College we recognise that every child is a valued and valuable individual and that within each child is a unique “grain of greatness” which it is our mission to grow.

    A feature of our school is our intent to present learning in engaging, relevant and authentic contexts. We are keen to involve the community and real community issues in school life. Our school has also been designed and constructed to an “environmentally sustainable design” and caring for our environment is a key aspect of our school culture.  

    • Share 3 interesting facts about MHJC that you have written in your books.
    • Take notes and share 3 interesting facts about Sir William Manchester