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Kia ora koutou.
In 2024, we have decided to rebrand PB4L and merge it with our Huakina Mai framework, which has been an initiative instituted by previous governments. Meaning "opening doors", Huakina Mai is a kaupapa Māori behaviour initiative that promotes whānau, schools and iwi working together to build a positive school-wide culture, based on a Kaupapa Māori world view. This initiative is supported by a growing body of practice-based evidence that school and student/whānau success are improved by strong genuine relationships, teachers' knowledge of and caring for their students.
It is about getting it right for Māori, particularly those experiencing learning and behavioural challenges in schools.
Huakina Mai helps whānau, schools and iwi to work together to build a positive school-wide culture that celebrates, affirms and advocates for the attainment of Māori aspirational outcomes for all students and their whānau. It is multifaceted and incorporates community immersion; developing systems within the wider school whānau; a teacher pedagogical framework; social skill learning; and restorative practices for students and staff.
This infographic provides some really useful reminders to our community.
New Kia Kaha cards
We are proud to announce the release of the recently rebranded Kia Kaha cards. As always we are very grateful to our talented Matua Te Tahi for his re-designs - these will be released over the course of the next few days. Each of these specially crafted designs comes with their own kōrero which speaks to each of out unique values.
Respect = Niho Taniwha or Teeth of the Taniwha represent strength and stability. The repetitive pattern symbolises genealogy, stories and histories, which is why it will be used to represent Respect from our R.O.A.R values
O.C Pride = The kowhaiwhai design is representative of manaakitanga. Originally used as the Kauri kowhaiwhai it delves into the ‘mā te āwhina, ka ora’ whakatauki. Which is shown by the smaller and larger koru.
Active Learning = The kowhaiwhai is Poutama and represents teaching and learning. The stepping design shows levels of attainment and advancement, striving for growth and betterment.
Responsibility = This kōwhaiwhai is called Puhoro and comes from the paddle hitting the water leaving the swirling pattern. Puhoro represents speed and power and our connection to the oceans and rivers. Which we are kaitiaki of and responsible for ensuring its survival.
Huakina Mai/PB4L Recognitions & Rewards System
Aims
to promote Huakina Mai-PB4L expectations among students, staff and the wider community
to reward students demonstrating positive behaviours
Kia Kaha Recognitions
Kia Kaha recognitions can be given to students demonstrating any aspect of R.Ō..A.R.
In addition to staff making a Kamar electronic recognition, staff will also give a physical kia kaha card to students that also has a description of what the recognition is for.
Unlike what has happened previously, students are to keep their physical cards; this way, students can take their cards home to their whānau. The random draw will be generated by Jo and her team.
All students who receive recognitions are eligible to go into the weekly draw to win a kia kaha prize, where 1 student from each House will be randomly selected from those eligible candidates.
When a student has been recognised 10 times, a postcard is given to a student. A 2nd postcard is given after 60 cards.
20 Kia Kaha Recognitions: Kaihautū Award
30 Kia Kaha Recognitions: Assistant Principal’s Award
40 Kia Kaha Recognitions: Deputy Principal’s Award and College Badge
50 Kia Kaha Recognitions: Principal’s Award as well as a morning tea or lunch with the Principal, and a R.Ō.A.R. Badge
House points are given fortnightly - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
When students have received more than 50 recognitions, the process is repeated. However, the 2nd 50 gets a Bronze bar, the 3rd a Silver and the 4th a Gold bar.
The Process
Recognitions are entered by staff.
Points for the week are tallied by HWD for House Points.
JPR or VWT generate a monthly report that tallies the awards. Kaihautū notified.
Kaihautū, AP, DP’s and Principal then complete the awards for recipients and present to students.
Nāku me te mihi,
Tumuaki Āwhina | Assistant Principal & Head of Pastoral Team
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