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                                                            Sir John Kirwan Foundation

Mana Whānau

Children need to believe they occupy a central and valued position in their whānau, including their school whānau, so they develop a sense of self and mauri tau (contentment).


Mana
Ūkaipō

Children need to feel belonging and connection to their environment and to others. 

Mana Tū

Children need the skills to understand and deal with difference and adversity such as courage, resilience, self discipline, humility and tenacity.

Mana Motuhake

Children need to have a positive sense of identity and positive role models they can relate and aspire to.

Mana Tangatarua

Children have the skills, knowledge and confidence to navigate, with mental wellness, two or more worlds.