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Wahine Toa Role Model

Read the story, then complete the activities. A role model can be someone you know or someone you admire from a distance. You do not need to share private details about yourself or your whānau.

A captain who lifts her team

When Maia joined her local netball team, she was nervous about making mistakes. Her captain, Hana, noticed and invited her to practise passing after training. Hana did not take over; she gave Maia time to try, and celebrated when she improved. At a close game, one player missed a shot. Hana reminded the team to focus on what they could do next. She listened when a teammate said she felt overwhelmed, and helped her find the coach for support. Hana also made sure everyone had a turn to share ideas, including quieter players. Hana is not perfect. When she gets frustrated, she takes a slow breath, names how she is feeling, and chooses a respectful way to speak. Maia admires Hana because she shows courage, kindness and fairness. Maia decides she can practise those qualities too—not by copying everything Hana does, but by choosing actions that feel right for her.

1.In your own words, what is a role model? Use Hana’s actions to help explain your answer.

2.Which action helped Maia build confidence without Hana taking over?

Hana invited Maia to practise and gave her time to try.
Hana told Maia not to play in the next game.
Hana did all the passing for Maia.
Hana ignored Maia when she was nervous.

3.True or false? Hana expected her teammates never to make mistakes. Explain your answer using one detail from the story.

4.Match each action to the wellbeing skill it shows.

Hana takes a slow breath when frustrated.
Hana listens when a teammate feels overwhelmed.
Hana gives quieter players a turn to share ideas.

Fairness and inclusion
Managing emotions
Showing care and seeking support

5.Hana helps a teammate who feels overwhelmed. What is one sensible next step Hana supports the teammate to take?

Find the coach or another trusted adult for support.
Keep the feeling secret and carry on alone.
Tell the teammate their feelings do not matter.
Make the teammate leave the team immediately.

6.Fill in the missing word: Maia admires Hana’s courage, kindness and .

7.Choose one of Hana’s actions. Explain how it could help a team feel safer, more included or more confident.

8.A teammate makes a mistake and looks upset. Write one respectful thing you could say or do to encourage them.

9.Pick one quality from the story—courage, kindness or fairness. Describe one small action you could try in a game, at training or in another group activity. You may write about a made-up example.