Middle – Year 9 & 10
The Manawa Programme
At Longburn Adventist College, we believe that academic success is only half of the journey. For a young person to truly unlock their full potential, they must first feel completely secure in who they are. 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.