It is the second week of term 4, 2017 and I'm already feeling proud of the writing samples I've created and completed! Here's one I completed on the second day back with Constance...
How To Be A Good Tamaki Student!
“A good student is one who will teach you something.” Quoted by. Irving Kaplansky. Here at Tamaki, there are 5 main keys that are needed to unlock the privilege of being a good Tamaki Student! Those 5 keys are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Rangimarie, Tukumarie, & Ako. Keep reading and we’ll explain to you how these keys could be used!
WHANAUNGATANGA! - Frances
Whanaungatanga is one of the 5 values shown here at TPS. The english definition is Building Relationships. As a Primary/Intermediate school it’s important to interact with the others because the younger ones always look up to us and follow in our steps! It’s important to be respectful when around other students & teachers because every judgement counts, ESPECIALLY if you’re in Form 1 & 2, as we’re the leaders of the school! If you disrespect others or bully another student, then teachers will look at you as a negative person. The effect of this is you won’t get treated the way you wanted to be treated and others will look at you differently!
MANAAKITANGA! - Constance
Manaakitanga is very important here at Tamaki because we’re not only a joined school, we also share the same building as the Somerville students who sometimes need help getting around the school and learning. For example, if you’re walking in the corridors at lunchtime and you see one of our special students struggling to move or get around, help them get to where they need to be! If you do this then you may also be rewarded with tokens or certificates at the end of the week by those who have spotted you doing something generous!
RANGIMARIE!- Frances
The 3rd value that we’re about to get into is very important! Rangimarie means peace and this is always needed around our school as sometimes students may have their differences. If you ever find yourself in a hard situation the best thing to do is tell a teacher or walk away! The effect of this is that you’ll save yourself a lot of drama and also maybe even a friendship. Also, if you do this then the younger students will realise violence or conflict isn’t needed and they’ll soon follow in your steps and do the same.
TUKUMARIE! - Constance
The 4th value that we will be talking about is Tukumarie. Tukumarie means Tolerance. And what does Tolerance mean? From what we know, Tolerance means accepting someone for who they are and respecting their differences. An example of a way you could encourage your Tukumarie, is seeking your own personality and showing who you really are. If you do this then others will realise that you’re a great person and they’ll respect your differences and values, but in return you’d have to do the same!
AKO! -Frances
Last but not least, Ako! Ako is new to our value board and it means sharing and taking in knowledge and ideas from and with other students. A good time where this value could be shown is during whole class discussions and group tasks! If you’re stuck on something, you could always ask another in your group or take notes so later on you’ll be able to re-read and you’ll be able to understand it in your own way. The effect of this is that you’re learning more and interacting with others mentally and academically.
Conclusion! - Constance
We have given the 5 main keys to be a good Tamaki student. We hope they were helpful, thank you and we’ll see you around school! Kia pai to ra.
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