Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING what we know about treaties, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
    • We are CONNECTING links between agreements as a class previously and some details about Te Tiriti or Waitangi Day.
    • We are EXPLORING how “sovereignty” (the power to make laws for a country and being able to enforce those laws) is key to understanding Te Tiriti and its implications.


    Reflections on 'Welcome' - Surviving Church

    Kia ora 7C1,

    A warm welcome to Takutai Whanua. My name is Ms Carter and I am you Global Studies teacher for this year.

    I hope that you had an awesome holiday break and that you are all excited about your learning in Takutai Whanau.

    Learning Intention:

    We are learning to :

    • understand the meaning of Global Studies.
    • gain a better understanding about why Chinese New year is celebrated.

    Success Criteria:

     I can/have

    • discuss with my buddy the meaning of Global Studies.

    • give examples of ways that Chinese New Year is celebrated.


    So, what is Global Studies?


    Most schools refer to Global Studies as the Social Sciences. We will be learning about how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed, and responsible citizens. Our contexts are drawn from the past, present, and future and from places within and beyond New Zealand!

    This year we will focus on including Aotearoa NZ's Histories in our teaching and learning.



    Weekly Quiz

    Every week, we will be doing the Weekly Quiz.

    Each week the quiz consists of twenty international and New Zealand questions that help us understand the news and the world around them. Questions cover politics, events, issues, discoveries, sport, entertainment, knowledge etc.

    Be prepared and listen, watch or read the news throughout the week.


    This week, we will be introducing ourselves through our introductions and kakahu.

    You will create a kakahu (feather) to show who you are, where you come from, family, sports, pets, interests etc.

    Our korowai will be displayed on the wall so make it colourful and full of yourself.

    Fun facts about Māori Korowai

    • The Korowai is a traditional woven Māori cloak.
    • Māori Korowai are most commonly worn on special occasions, such as a significant hui.
    • The Korowai hold stories of the history of whānau and whakapapa.
    • The Korowai is worn as a mantle of prestige and honour. 
    • The name Korowai is symbolic of leadership, and includes the obligation to care for the people and the environment.