Te Wharekura o Mauao - POIPOINGA | Wellbeing

POIPOINGA

Pou Whakamahere Ora | Pou Whakarito Oranga (Learning Support Coordinators) 

Our dedicated Kaimahi above work collaboratively to support pastoral, social, emotional, hauora, and academic needs of all ākonga, ensuring every student is well supported to succeed.

Manaakitanga - our Whare Hauora - this space is designed to support the wellbeing of all students and their whānau. Within our whare, we have a Nēhi (nurse) and a Ringa Whakamahere Ora (counsellor), alongside strong partnerships with a range of external hauora providers. These connections enable us to offer appropriate, responsive support tailored to individual needs.

We provide a range of resourcing and support for students with identified additional needs. Individual support programmes are developed to respond to specific learning and wellbeing goals, including targeted interventions and remediation where required. For students transitioning into kura who may need extra support, we offer a strong transition programme. This can include additional visits, ongoing monitoring, and individual Education Plans (IEPs) where appropriate.

Te Wharekura o Mauao is fortunate to have dedicated Kaiāwhina (teacher aides) who work alongside kaiako to support students with additional needs. This support is allocated based on funding criteria and is used both for targeted programmes and to strengthen inclusive classroom practice, ensuring all learners are supported to participate and achieve.

If support is needed, a clear referral process is in place. Referrals can be made by kaiako, students, or whānau, either through classroom teachers or directly to our Learning Support Coordinators.

NEHI (DHB APPOINTED)

Our aim is to provide holistic health care, in order to foster the learning, growth and wellbeing of our students. These principles and values are the cornerstones upon which we build strong, positive and respectful relationships that typify and are integral to the daily life of our kura and community. 

The nurse provides a comprehensive health service within the school.

There is one nurse - Whaea Tara Gardiner (Registered Nurse). The service offered is private and confidential, but if harm is involved there may be the need to discuss the issue with a third person.

Whaea Tara is onsite from 08:30am - 2:30pm (Monday / Thursday & Friday) with an open door policy during break times. 

Any student who needs to see the Nēhi at Whare Manaaki during class time will need to go to the tari first. If the nurse needs to call a student from class, a note will usually be sent via the tari.

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NGĀ MIHI - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 

KidsCan

https://www.kidscan.org.nz

Through this organisation we receive kai, nit and kutu products, clothing and shoes, by clicking on this link you can make a difference in someones or even your own - you can either be a donor or access their products through the Kura SENCo/LSC. 

Variety Kids

https://www.variety.org.nz/ 

By clicking on this link you can make a difference in someones life or even your own - you can either be a donor or even apply for funding yourself.  See your Kura SENCo/LSC for more information or assistance. At Variety – the Children’s Charity, our support is focused on improving the wellbeing of children and young people across New Zealand.​

We believe every Kiwi kid deserves the same opportunity for a happy, healthy childhood.

Shoebox

https://taurangashoeboxchristmas.nz/

By clicking on this link you can make a difference in someone else's life, and they are local as well.

Ka Ora, ka Ako (Free School Lunches)

Our Kura have been fortunate to be in on this Ministry of Education initiative, currently we have our own chef/catering staff.  The lunches are nutritious and are provided everyday.​

https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/overall-strategies-and-policies/wellbeing-in-education/free-and-healthy-school-lunches/free-and-healthy-lunches-in-schools-faqs/#universal

Hauora Services

https://goodneighbour.co.nz/

Ngāti Ranginui

Pirirakau Hauora

Te Manu Toroa - Te Waka Niho

Tatai Ora

Tihore Mai i Uta, Tihore mai i Tai - (School based Clinicians)

SWis - Social Worker in Schools

RTLB (Resources Teacher of Learning and Behaviour)

If their services are needed, RTLB can assist students’ wellbeing and learning by supporting their teachers. RTLB help teachers, schools, kura and Kāhui Ako to develop inclusive classroom environments that enhance students’ learning, participation and wellbeing.  ​https://www.education.govt.nz/school/student-support/special-education/resource-teachers-learning-and-behaviour-service/

Access to free Sanitary Products

Our Kura has signed up to this Ministry of Education initiative to assist tauira by providing these products when needed. 

https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/overall-strategies-and-policies/wellbeing-in-education/access-to-free-period-products/

Kickstart Breakfast

Our Kura are provided with Weetbix from Sanitarium and Milk from Anchor for tauira to partake if they need to. 

https://www.kickstartbreakfast.co.nz/