🌟 Part 1: Understanding the Whakatauki

Whakatauki: "Kāore he tangata tauhou i kōnei, Engari he hoa kāore noa i tūtaki"

English: "No one is a stranger here, only friends who have not yet met"

1. What does this whakatauki mean to you in your own words?

2. Which Māori values does this whakatauki represent? (Choose all that apply)

Whanaungatanga (relationships and connection)

Manaakitanga (care and respect for others)

Aroha (love and compassion)

Kotahitanga (unity and togetherness)

3. How can we show that "no one is a stranger" in our classroom?

🤝 Part 2: Friendship and Belonging

4. What makes someone a good friend? List three important qualities:

a) _________________________

b) _________________________

c) _________________________

5. Think of a time when someone made you feel welcome or included. Describe what happened and how it made you feel:

6. Which action best shows the spirit of this whakatauki?

Sitting with someone who is alone at lunch

Only talking to people you already know

Ignoring new students in your class

Keeping to yourself during group activities

7. How can you help build a stronger sense of community in your school this week? Write one specific action you will take:

8. Draw a symbol or picture that represents what friendship means to you, inspired by the whakatauki:

9. Complete this sentence: "In our class, everyone belongs because..."