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Ko Wai Au: Future Pathways

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Ngā Whāinga Ako / Learning Intentions

By the end of this activity, you will be able to:

• Identify your personal goals and aspirations for the future

• Consider how your future connects with your whānau, community and country

• Reflect on the steps needed to achieve your goals

Paearu Angitu / Success Criteria

I can:

• Articulate my short-term and long-term goals

• Describe my vision for my future and how it relates to others

• Identify actions I need to take to achieve my goals

Mahi Inaianei / Do Now Activity

1. Complete this sentence with the first thoughts that come to mind:

"In ten years' time, I will be..."

2. Draw a quick sketch of yourself in the future doing something you love.

Taku Ara Whakamua / My Future Pathway

3. What are three short-term goals you want to achieve in the next 1-2 years?

a) _______________________________________________________________

b) _______________________________________________________________

c) _______________________________________________________________

4. What are two long-term goals you hope to achieve in the next 5-10 years?

a) _______________________________________________________________

b) _______________________________________________________________

5. Which of these areas are most important to your future? (Select all that apply)

Further education/training

Career/employment

Family/whānau

Community involvement

Cultural connection

Travel/exploration

Other: _______________

Te Ao Whānui / The Wider World

6. How do you think Aotearoa New Zealand will change in the next 10 years?
7. How might these changes affect your future plans?
8. What do you think your whānau and community will need in the future?

Ngā Mahi Hei Whakatutuki / Steps to Achievement

9. What is one challenge you might face in achieving your goals?
10. Who or what could help you overcome this challenge?
11. What is one specific action you can take this year to move toward your future goals?
12. Create a personal motto or saying that will inspire you to work toward your goals:

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