The Manawa Programme
Manawa is designed to support Year 9 and 10 students in growing their hauora and exploring the dimensions of Te Whare Tapa Whā.
Through a rich blend of topics including Pathways, Wisdom, Relationships that Honour, Resilience, Emotional Quotient, and Identity, Flourishing as Yourself students will develop greater self-awareness, connection and confidence.
The programme includes a timetabled lesson each week and also hands-on events.
- Year 9 students start with their Kotahitanga Wellbeing Camp at Totara Reserve, where they bond as a class and build outdoor skills and end their year with the Manawa Film Festival where they share their mentoring experience.
- Year 10 students test their teamwork and problem-solving in the Sink or Swim challenge, constructing boats and navigating the waters with wisdom and creativity. The pinnacle of the Year 10 programme is the journey to Abel Tasman National Park, where students show true grit and resilience while exploring one of Aotearoa’s most breathtaking landscapes.
| Lesson |
What They Learn |
TAHA WAIRUA
Spiritual
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Students develop a strong sense of purpose and identity through an active connection with their Creator,
grounding their choices in Christ's love and values. This includes shaping their beliefs, growing in
self-awareness, and setting meaningful goals.
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TAHA HINENGARO
Mental & Emotional
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Students develop healthy emotional processing habits, self‑reflection tools, and critical thinking skills that strengthen their overall wellbeing. This includes learning to think clearly, feel good about themselves, identify and express emotions in healthy ways, build new skills, make decisions, solve problems, enjoy meaningful hobbies, and find ways to relax and recharge.
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TAHA TINANA
Physical Stamina
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Students learn the importance of staying active, caring for their bodies, and keeping themselves physically safe.
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TAHA WHĀNAU
Social & Belonging
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Students build safe, inclusive connections with peers and strengthen relationships with their whānau, helping them feel a genuine sense of belonging in our school community. This includes developing strong family relationships, meaningful friendships, feeling cared for and supported, and experiencing compassion from others.
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TAHA WHENUA
Connection to Place
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Students will develop a strong connection to place through our location within the traditional rohe of Rangitāne, recognising the land as a steady anchor that grounds them in belonging. It becomes a home where they feel rooted, welcomed, and part of a wider whānau. |
