Welcome to Te Rakau Nui
Year 5 - Room 12 Our Learning Journey Begins! Together We Grow Strong
Brain Break: Silent Signal Circle
Stand in a circle Teacher starts with a silent wave Pass the wave around the circle No talking - just watching and copying! Shows we can listen with our eyes too
What Makes Our Class Special?
We are Te Rakau Nui - The Great Tree Each student is a branch that makes us stronger We support each other to grow and learn Together we create something amazing
What Are Our School Values?
Think about what makes our school special What values guide how we treat each other? How do these values help us learn together?
Our School Values
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Brain Break: Value Actions
Listen for a school value Act it out when you hear it! Ako - point to someone and smile Mana - stand tall and proud Manaakitanga - give a thumbs up Whakawhanaungatanga - wave to a friend
Creating Our Class Treaty
A treaty is an agreement we all make together It shows how we'll treat each other Based on our school values Everyone has a voice in creating it We'll all sign it to show our commitment
Treaty Building Time
Work in groups of 4 Each group takes one school value Create 2-3 class rules based on your value Think: How will this look in our classroom? Be ready to share with the class!
Our Class Treaty Promise
Together we are Te Rakau Nui We grow strong through Ako, Mana, Manaakitanga, and Whakawhanaungatanga This treaty guides our learning journey Every voice matters, every person belongs