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Friendships and Connections Worksheet

Read the fictional situations and complete the activities. You can answer personal reflections using a fictional or general example instead of sharing anything private. If a situation raises a concern for you, consider talking with a trusted adult or a support service.

Reading a friendship situation

Read the scenario. Maia and Hana have been friends for two years. Recently, Hana has cancelled plans several times without explaining. Maia asks if everything is okay. Hana replies, “I’ve had a lot going on, but I should have let you know. I’m sorry.” Maia says she felt hurt and would appreciate a message if plans change. Hana listens, and they agree to check in and make plans when it suits them both. A week later, Hana cancels again and messages Maia early to explain.

1.Identify two behaviours in the scenario that help Maia and Hana maintain a respectful friendship. Explain how each behaviour helps.

2.Which conclusion is best supported by the scenario?

A. A strong friendship never includes disappointment.
B. Friends can address a problem respectfully and make a practical agreement.
C. Maia should end the friendship as soon as Hana cancels.
D. Hana must give Maia a detailed explanation for every change of plan.

3.Name one boundary Maia communicates in the scenario, and describe a respectful way Hana responds to it.

Choices, boundaries and support

In the next scenario, Wiremu is added to a group chat. People begin sharing a private screenshot of another student's message and urge him to forward it. Wiremu feels uncomfortable and is worried that refusing will make the group turn on him.

4.Choose the response that best respects privacy and sets a clear boundary.

A. Forward the screenshot so the group does not exclude him.
B. Say, “I’m not sharing someone’s private message,” leave or mute the chat, and seek support if the pressure continues.
C. Post the screenshot publicly to show the group what happened.
D. Stay in the chat and encourage everyone to keep sharing it.

5.Give two possible sources of support Wiremu could approach in Aotearoa New Zealand, and explain what one of them could do.

6.True or false: A person can set a boundary even if the other person disagrees with it.

TrueFalse

Connections and wellbeing

A support network can include friends, whānau, trusted adults, teammates, cultural or community groups, and professionals. Different people may offer different kinds of support. Whanaungatanga describes relationships, kinship and a sense of connection and belonging. People experience and build these connections in different ways.

7.For a fictional student, suggest three different people or groups that could form part of a support network. Include at least two different kinds of support they might offer.

Create a map for a fictional young person. Put “young person” in the centre and add at least four people, groups or services around them. Use arrows or labels to show what kind of support each connection could offer. You do not need to include anyone from your own life.

8.Explain one way whanaungatanga can support wellbeing, while recognising that people may experience belonging through different relationships or communities.

9.Match each term to its meaning by writing the correct letter beside it: empathy; boundary; reciprocity; whanaungatanga. Meanings: A. A limit or expectation a person communicates to support their safety or wellbeing. B. Relationships, kinship and a sense of connection or belonging. C. Making an effort to understand another person's feelings or perspective. D. A mutual give-and-take in a relationship, while allowing for needs to differ over time.

Empathy
Boundary
Reciprocity
Whanaungatanga

10.Consider a general or fictional friendship you would like to strengthen. Suggest one specific, realistic action and explain how it could support a positive connection. You may keep your answer general rather than naming a person.