In Pataitai Pod we have started a Values Nomination system. This week we celebrated the second group of children who have shown our 5 Merrin Values.

The fantastic new system we have set up has been a great success. The children get the opportunity to reward and nominate their peers for showing one of the Merrin Values. We would like to share with you all our achievements:

Whānaungatanga: Family Relationships -building bonds that connect us together 

Lola - For always sitting up nicely and being a nice friend to others in the Pod - From Laila 

Sophie - She looked after me when I hurt myself and for caring for everyone - From Caitlin 

Manaakitanga: Heart - showing warmth, compassion

Junie - For taking care of Sihoo (a new student in Pataitai) - From Neela

Laila - She works hard to show respect to others and take care of them - Lola

Ako: Powerful Learning

Sihoo - For learning his handwriting by himself! - From Soomin

Callum - For sitting in a good place and focusing on his work. He has been absolutely quiet the whole time - Oliver D

Declan -  For getting himself  organised early in the morning - Ms Mansfield

Rangatiratanga: Leading with Mana

Nakeisha - For trying to help so many people in Pataitai Pod all at once - From Samantha

Kaitiakitanga: Guardianship - protection care

Congratulations to these students who are becoming role models in Pataitai Pod.

Ms Gallagher, Miss Hebberd and Ms Mansfield