Hauora Enhancement Strategies Practice --- **Student Practice Booklet – AS92011: Strategies that enhance hauora** **Scenario 1: Liam and social media – example as a class** Liam is a Year 12 student who used to be active and played football three times a week. Recently, he has started spending most of his evenings gaming and scrolling TikTok. He often stays up until 2am, meaning he is tired during class and struggles to concentrate. Liam skips breakfast, and by lunchtime he buys energy drinks and chips from the school canteen to get through the day. His friends have noticed he's stopped coming to football practice and are worried about him. They've invited him back, but Liam says he doesn't want to miss out on what's happening online. He enjoys the sense of belonging he gets from his online gaming group, even though he
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Student Practice Booklet – AS92011: Strategies that enhance hauora
Scenario 1: Liam and social media – example as a class
Liam is a Year 12 student who used to be active and played football three times a week. Recently, he has started spending most of his evenings gaming and scrolling TikTok. He often stays up until 2am, meaning he is tired during class and struggles to concentrate. Liam skips breakfast, and by lunchtime he buys energy drinks and chips from the school canteen to get through the day.
His friends have noticed he's stopped coming to football practice and are worried about him. They've invited him back, but Liam says he doesn't want to miss out on what's happening online. He enjoys the sense of belonging he gets from his online gaming group, even though he admits that he sometimes feels anxious about keeping up.
Liam values his friendships, both online and offline, and he also cares about his performance at school, although his grades have started to slip. He says he wants to get healthier but finds it hard to balance everything.
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Scenario 2 – Aroha and family meals
Aroha is a Year 11 student whose parents both work long hours. Most nights, she eats instant noodles alone in her room while watching TV. She misses eating with her whanau and says she feels "disconnected" from them. Aroha has noticed she's snacking more on chips and soft drinks, which has left her feeling sluggish. She's also spending much of her weekly allowance on takeaways.
Aroha's parents have said they want to spend more time together as a family, but it's hard during the week because they finish work late. She sometimes helps her mum cook traditional meals on weekends, which she enjoys, but she says this doesn't happen as much anymore.
Aroha values her culture and whanau connection, and she also wants to save money for a new phone. She is beginning to notice that her eating patterns are making her feel worse, and she wants to make changes that will bring her closer to her whanau.
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Scenario 3 – Ethan and anxiety
Ethan is a Year 13 student who has always been shy in class. Recently, he has begun avoiding group work altogether and chooses to eat lunch alone in the library. He says he gets anxious when he has to speak in front of people and sometimes feels "invisible."
Ethan's teachers have noticed his participation dropping, and his close friends are worried about him. They've encouraged him to join a lunchtime club, but Ethan feels nervous about meeting new people. He admits he wants to feel more confident and build connections but doesn't know how to start.
Ethan values friendship and personal growth. He wants to achieve his NCEA goals and prepare for university but knows he needs to build social confidence to succeed in the future.
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Scenario 4 – Hana and fast food
Hana is a Year 11 student who walks home from school past three takeaway shops. Her friends stop there most afternoons, and she usually joins them. She is spending much of her weekly money on burgers, chips, and fizzy drinks. Hana has noticed she feels tired and has less motivation to play sport.
Her mum has encouraged her to take snacks from home, but Hana often forgets. She misses her old netball trainings but feels embarrassed about returning because she's been away for so long. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, but she also wants to save money and feel fitter.
Hana values friendship, health, and saving money. She has said she feels "stuck in a habit" and isn't sure how to change without losing her social connections.
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Scenario 5 – Talia and study stress
Talia is a Year 12 student preparing for NCEA exams. She spends long hours studying late at night, often until 1am. She skips breakfast and eats mainly toast or noodles during the day. She has also stopped seeing her friends because she feels guilty taking breaks from study.
Talia says she feels anxious and disconnected, even though she wants to do well. Her teachers have noticed she seems tired and stressed in class. She wants to achieve good grades but worries she is burning out.
Talia values success and friendships. She knows she feels better when she eats well and takes breaks but struggles to balance these with her desire to study.
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