My Name in Sign Language

Today we had to complete a Te Whare Tapa Wha. Each well being had it's own create task. I chose to learn how to sign my name in New Zealand Sign Language. In literacy this week we learnt the complete alphabet in Sign Language!

Te Whare Tapa Wha

Today I reflected on how I've used Te Whare Tapa Wha this lockdown. It's really important to look after yourself and not just physically, mentally and spiritually too! How have you been taking care of your health this lock-down?

Things We Should Say More Often

Today we finished off all the Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenges. For this task we had to share three things we hope to say more often. These are things that will lift our mood and help us mentally physically spiritually and socially.

Dear Mum... Thank You!

Thank you, mum for everything you've done throughout lockdown. For this task we had to write a letter to our someone in our buble, that was amazing and we appreciated during lockdown. My mum was the best person ever she worked all day and still managed to put food on our plates every night! THANK YOU MUM :) 

Taha Whanau (Challenge)

Here a Taha Whanau Challenge. For this task we had to choose someone in our family and share 6 facts about them. I chose one out of my 2 sisters my older sister. She's the sibling share things with often. She's my best friend in the family, I guess it's because of our close age gap. Me and my older sister have a good social bond and it's always fun and games together.

Taha Wairua (Challenge)

This task was fun and really just reminded my of the things I treasure and value in life. It good to remember those things as we continue to fight against Covid-19.

Taha Tinana (Challenge)

Here is another Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. This one is Taha Tinana physical wellness. Please don't judge my ability to do push ups, I was already pretty tired from the first three times I did this challenge but yeah. I hope you enjoy me failing to do push ups properly. It was fun either way so that was a good thing I guess.

Taha Hinengaro (Challenge)

This is another Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge for this challenge we had to write down 5-10 inspirational quotes. I did exactly that I then I put them in a box for my future self. They still remain in there and anytime I feel like I need inspiration encouragement or support, I know where to find it!

Taha Tinana (Challenge)

Here is another Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. It wasn't my favourite and I wasn't able to do it in the video but I did end up being able to do it now. But in this video I have included all my failed attempts this is one of the hardest challenges in my opinion. I will however say that you'll be able to do it over time and some practice so, be patience.

Taha Whanau (Challenge)

Here is another Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. This one is Taha Whanau relationships and being socially well. A way we can do this is by playing a game, I played X and O's with my little sister. Here are three rounds of it, but in reality we played this for a while and ended up playing, ten rounds I think.

Taha Wairua (Challenge)

Here is another Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. Taha Wairua is Spiritually wellness, we had to recite out pepeha after researching and finding it. I did a quick easy simple one, since my family doesn't have a specific mountain and stuff.

Taha Tinana (Challenge)

Here is today Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. We had to play a game called Matimati. I enjoyed it, because it was fun and tested my reflexes. It's also really easy to play and you can do it anywhere. 

I played with my little sister and well, it took a few tries before we even got close to being good. We're going to have to work hard playing this game, in order to get really good but for now it's okay.

Another reason this game is great is because it gets you moving during isolation. It also get you interacting more with some of the people in your bubble. However I don't think this would be a good game to play during social distancing.

Taha Hinengaro (Challenge)

Here is the last Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. Sit in silence for a few minutes and record ourselves thinking and writing 5 things we are grateful for today. I chose Food, Family/Friends, School, Country and Technology, I think you can see why those things are important especially in the time we are currently going through.

Taha Whanau (Challenge)

Here is the third Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. It's the Taha Whanau, social wellness. We had to make a memory poster about the oldest person in our family. I did my grandmother who was very sick last year in October, but now is feeling way better. She doesn't live with me but she is one of the oldest people in my family. I enjoyed this task I got to do a little catching up and got her to help me with my task.

Taha Wairua (Challenge)

Here is the third Te Whare Tapa Wha Challenge. We had share and explain and important quote bible verse or prayer. I shared a quote. Here is my video explaining the quote which is "Love life everyday, everywhere and every second of it".

Taha Hinengaro (Challenge)

Here is a second Te Whare Tapa Wha challenge. This video is just a few minutes of me meditating.
Taha Hinengaro is about spiritual Wellness so meditating if good for you in many ways. My sister wanted to take part in this, so ENJOY!

Taha Tinana (Challenge)

Our teachers decided to give us different way to continue learning about our term wide focus during the holidays. Everyday they are going to give us a challenge, to do with Te Whare Tapa Wha. This one is about Taha Tinana, we had to do ten push ups. Don't judge me because I have ZERO upper body strength, so yeah.

Te Whare Tapa Wha

Today is the last day of term and even though our school is online, we have still decided to end it on a positive note. This week we did some inquiry explaining our team 5 theme which is Te Whare Tapa Wha. Click the pictures on the side in order to see the slides the right way.

~Te Whare Tapa Wha~

This term we have been learning about Te Whare Tapa Wha (The house of wellness). Taha Tinana, Taha Wairua, Taha Hinengaro and Taha Whanau are the four walls that make the Whare. It's about keeping ourselves well Physically, Spiritually, Mentally and Socially.