Spotswood College's Pou: Our Values
Year 6 Social Studies Understanding Our School Values Building Strong Communities Together
WALT: We Are Learning To
Understand the meaning of our four school values (Pou) Identify how these values look, sound, and feel in our classroom Apply these values to create a positive learning environment Respect and embrace Māori cultural concepts
Manaakitanga - Care and Hospitality
Caring for others and creating safe, inclusive environments What it LOOKS like: Helping classmates, sharing resources, welcoming new students What it SOUNDS like: Kind words, encouraging others, saying 'please' and 'thank you' What it FEELS like: Warmth, safety, belonging, being valued
Manaakitanga in Action
Role-play scenarios showing Manaakitanga Scenario 1: A new student joins your group Scenario 2: A classmate drops their books Scenario 3: Someone is feeling sad at lunch Discuss: How can we show care and hospitality?
Pono - Integrity and Honesty
Acting with authenticity and fairness in all relationships What it LOOKS like: Telling the truth, keeping promises, being fair in games What it SOUNDS like: Honest conversations, admitting mistakes, standing up for what's right What it FEELS like: Trust, respect, being genuine and true to yourself
Whakamana - Empowerment and Respect
Upholding the mana (dignity) of all individuals through respect, equity and agency What it LOOKS like: Listening to everyone's ideas, celebrating differences, giving everyone a turn What it SOUNDS like: Respectful language, asking for opinions, saying 'well done' to others What it FEELS like: Valued, empowered, confident, respected for who you are
Whakawhanaungatanga - Building Relationships
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Reflection: Living Our Values
Which value do you find easiest to show? Why? Which value would you like to work on more? How can our class support each other to live these values daily? What would our classroom look like if everyone practiced these values?