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 we will be focusing on Gratitude and Pepeha. 

Pepeha is an important value that connects us together as people. It draws whakapapa, turangawaewae ,  whanaungatanga,  kaitiakitanga,  identity  and manaakitanga together to give us a sense of belonging.

On a personal level gratitude and manaakitanga are deeply connected.  How can we as people support each other to grow and thrive.  Essentially being thankful for what others do is part of the act of caring for them,  which is manaakitanga in action.

'He aroha whakatō, he aroha ka puta mai'

If kindness is sown, kindness is what you shall receive