Inquiry

In Pukeko class Inquiry and Purposeful Play are closely linked.  It is an intentional educational approach turning fun into meaningful learning by supporting exploration, problem-solving, and curiosity.  Teachers observe, ask questions, and extend children's interests to meet learning goals in a fun, hands-on way, fostering independence, creativity, and a love for learning. 

This term as a school we are exploring the concepts of  the foundations of Fair Play Being kind, being respectful, and being safe.  

Pukeko specific Big Idea:  Manaakitanga -  I can make good decisions during my school day to benefit myself and others -Kaitiaki of self,  Kaitiaki of others and Kaitiaki of Papatuanuku.

“He aroha whakatō, he aroha puta mai." 

 "If kindness is sown, then kindness you shall receive

This core principle of reciprocity, or aroha atu, aroha mai (love given, love returned), represents how the energy you put into the world comes back to you.

We will draw upon the commonwealth games as a tool to explore sportsmanship and the Think and Be Me program to explore our own emotions and how we can manage these in ways that build our wairua.