In Rongo-mā-tāne, the tamariki love to help their peers and staff members. Georgina (our caretaker) requested some help to replenish the bark in our garden out in Rapuara. Our learners displayed some amazing integrity, resilience, and empathy while enjoying the beautiful Autumn sunshine. 

Many hands make light work. 

Filling up the buckets to transport the bark to its final destination.

Another load getting placed into the garden.

Even some student from Papatūānuku came to lend a hand.

What do you think of our newly replenished garden and all of our fantastic Rongo-mā-tāne and Papatūānuku helpers? 

Daily Mindfulness in Rongo-mā-tāne

 We practise Mindfulness every day in Rongo-mā-tāne in a variety of ways. Our favourite way is using breathing techniques to help us feel calm and focused. Our tamariki especially love to be imaginative and create their own breathing poses to share with the studio at hui. 

Here is Charlie teaching us his crocodile breathing. 

Mahalia taught us her love heart breathing. 

What creative breathing technique can you think of to help you through your day?