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    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the strong spiritual bonds Māori have with the land - Papatūānuku (the Earth mother).
    • We are FOCUSING on the Māori world view of taonga/treasures (such as land, soil and water).
    • We are FOCUSING on the Māori concept of kaitiakitanga (guardianship and conservation) of these taonga.
    • We are FOCUSING on understanding kaitiakitanga as a source of unity and identity for tangata whenua.

    Success Criteria

    • We have been able to reflect on the impact of an experience for ourselves and on the impact of an experience for the group as a whole.
    • We have been able to transfer skills and knowledge they have learnt in one context to another context
    • We have identified key words or phrases to describe an activity, experience or concept and create a crossword using these.
    • We have explored different ways of learning and what is comfortable for each person and develop caring thinking skills.
    • We have been able to review and assess how they are going as they work through a project, activity or journey.


    The Y Camp Adair is one of NZ's oldest and largest camps!

    Established in 1913, The Y Camp Adair (formerly known as the YMCA) in Hunua has provided thousands of Kiwis the opportunity to develop themselves using the great outdoors. Overlooking the stunning Hunua Ranges Regional Park, YMCA Camp Adair covers 100 acres and includes four self-contained areas that can accommodate a total of 434 people.

    At The Y Camp Adair, we love welcoming people from all walks of life. Examples of groups that have used our camp have included (but are not limited to); community groups, family groups, corporate team building, church retreats, sports teams and school camps from Auckland and beyond. If you are a group of people who need a venue, you will find everything you need for your outdoor adventure experience – accommodation, indoor facilities, catering and most importantly our amazing activities!

    Everyone who visits our unique camp in Hunua gets the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, open fields and the native bush of Auckland’s oldest regional park right on our doorstep.


    As Year 7's at MHJC, we get to attend 3 days of camp.  This week we are preloading with information about the camp and activities and preparing to experience some great events and have a great time.