Positive Purpose - Moana Mana

Positive Purpose is about doing good and feeling good! 

As we embark on our new Inquiry (Moana Mana), we will continue to develop a sense of Positive Purpose linked to our local environment. As we investigate our local marine life we will have the opportunity to work alongside real scientists and learn about how we can have a positive impact on the flora and fauna.

Environmental purpose - students are involved and connected to our school environment and the wider community..

Our Inquiry process helps us to develop Positive Purpose. We often find things that we are passionate about and take action!

Road Patrol is a great way to demonstrate Positive Purpose

Ask us about other ways that we can demonstrate Positive Purpose?

We have also looked into the concept of Ikigai. Ikigai is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” When combined, these terms mean that which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose. 

We asked what do you love? What does the world need? What are you good at? 

Why is Positive Purpose an important?

Research suggests…

* It is important that we help children to establish a sense of responsibility to the world and a commitment to helping others - no matter how young/ small they are they can make a difference.

* Having a sense that life is purposeful and meaningful is important for physical/ psychological health - a lack of purpose can be a risk factor for risk taking behaviours, poor social relationships.

* Purpose provides people with a vision for life and a sense of directedness - especially important in adolescence.

* Sense of purpose is related to resilience, cope with stressful life events, and the ability to pursue goals despite setbacks.