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Ngā Hononga Stations

Phase 2 (Years 4–6) · Identity, belonging, and responsibility (privacy-first, mana-enhancing)

Phase 2 Years 4–6 Stations Whakawhanaungatanga

Kaiako setup (10 mins)

Whakamana first: These stations explore connection without forcing whakapapa detail. Use roles (“my koro”, “my auntie”), initials, or symbols. Tikanga can vary by rohe/iwi — adapt with local guidance where possible.

  • Class agreement: Listen respectfully, no judgement, no retelling someone else’s story, you can pass.
  • Choice of sharing: just me / buddy / small group / class.
  • Materials: A3 paper, markers, sticky notes, coloured pencils, scrap paper.

Station cards (print + place on tables)

Each station ends with a short reflection. Keep it light, creative, and strengths-based.

1

⭐ Ngā Tāngata — My Support Stars

Who helps me learn, laugh, and feel safe?

Materials: A3 paper, markers, sticky notes

⏱️ 12–15 mins 👥 Pairs or small groups
  1. Draw a big star in the middle and write “ME”.
  2. Add 6–10 smaller stars around it for people who support you.
  3. You can write names, initials, or roles (e.g., “coach”, “auntie”, “best friend”).
  4. Draw lines to show connections (who helps with what?).
Reflection: What helps you feel mana (valued)?
2

🗺️ Ngā Wāhi — Place Map + Kaitiakitanga

Places that matter, and how I care for them

Materials: A3 paper, coloured pencils

⏱️ 12–15 mins 🎨 Draw + label
  1. Draw a simple map of 3–5 places that are important to you.
  2. Add symbols: river, mountain, park, street, school, marae, beach, garden.
  3. Choose one place and write one way you can be a kaitiaki (guardian).
Reflection: What place gives you calm or strength?
3

🌿 Ngā Uara — Values in Action

Show your values with real examples

Materials: Value cards (or write on paper), scrap paper

⏱️ 12–15 mins 🗣️ Talk + role-play
  1. Pick 2 values from this list: manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, whakaute, kaitiakitanga.
  2. For each value, write or act out a short example from school life.
  3. Swap with another pair: can they guess the value?
Reflection: Which value is easiest for you? Which one is a stretch goal?
4

🎒 Taonga Kōrero — Story of a special thing

A safe story: a place, object, song, photo, or memory

Materials: Paper, pencils (optional: bring a safe object/photo)

⏱️ 12–15 mins ✍️ Write or draw
  1. Choose something meaningful: a sports jersey, book, photo, song, or a place.
  2. Draw it or write a description.
  3. Write 2–3 sentences: “This matters to me because…”
  4. Optional: connect it to a value (uara).
Reflection: What does your story teach others about you?

Quick wrap (5 mins)

  • Exit ticket: “One connection that strengthens me is…”
  • Optional share: Invite a “gallery walk” with silent sticky-note compliments (no personal questions).
  • Next step: Use the Ngā Hononga Template to capture learning for portfolios.