Worser Bay Cross Country

We were all so proud of all of our students who ran the Worser Bay Cross Country. Lots of Perseverance, Resilience and Grit. Students set goals and experienced positive Accomplishment. 

Rézi: The year fours jogged down onto the beach, eager to start the race. I was watching from on top of the grass. ‘Go!’ shouted John as they set off running at full speed. I started to cheer, as they had just run past me and their first place, ran through the funnel winning the race. My stomach suddenly burst into butterflies as John called us down to the beach to line up, and start the race. ‘Ready, set….. Go!’ shouted John as I quickly thought over my plan. I was going to try jog at the start, and when everybody would be tired, I could try to sprint to the end. It backfired though because at the start I actually realised it wouldn’t work cause everybody sprinted and I knew I would end up last if I tried my plan, so I tried sprinting as well. BAD IDEA. I was exhausted by the time I got halfway through the 2nd lap, and from there I felt blood or something like that in my mouth, and my heart felt like it was going to burst. I overtook my friend, but then she overtook me and thats how it went for a little while. We finally arrived at the funnel, and in the end my friend was in front of me and as I crossed the finish, I counted what place I came and I was sixth girl in year five!

Jack: I was on the starting line “321 go!” I was off! we had to run to the big rock at the end of the beach and around a cone then run to the sand dunes. up and over I went. I was so excited I was in first place. I went for loads of high fives as I was going past. I was still in first. I was at least 5 meters away from the finish. My friend was catching up but I kept the lead yay! I came in first place. Next was the year 5's after that was done, I went to congratulate the winner…

Archie: YAAAAY!!! That was the sound of the year 4’s finishing their race. Next up was the year 5’s…I went over to congratulate the winner. Then we had to wait for the other year 4's to finish. The year 5 race is to the big rock at the end of the beach, and then start going back. When you get to the halfway point, you go up a pathway in the dune, then across the grass, then you do the same thing again.
“Can all the year 5’s come over here now?” yelled John.
This was it. This was the moment I had been waiting for!
“Okay” said John, “line up on the starting line! On your marks, Get set, GO!
We were off! I was about fourth to last, but that was only because technically everyone was sprinting, well I was just setting a reasonably fast pace. We were nearly at the rock, (Jeffery). I sped around the cone next to Jeffrey in third place, (so far). Then we raced up the dunes, and sped across the grass. Then suddenly…We were on our second lap! We jogged down to Jeffery, and then I was in first place. We sped up the dune, (for the second time) raced across the grass (for the second time), then we were on the last stretch! Me and my friend were neck and neck, Then for the last 10 metres, gave it my best... I sprinted and won the race in first place!

Marcia: “Go!!!” John shouted. I ran as fast as I could then I paced myself, getting ready for the end….
Half way there I shout in my mind as I dodge the rocks racing towards me. I finally make it to Jeffry (The rock) then I run round the cone and turn back running closer and closer to the sand dunes. I get up the sand dunes onto the grass and down back on the sand. Yes! I’m on my 2nd lap but just as I get halfway, spit gets stuck in my throat I try to cough it out but I couldn't do it so I had to stop and walk the next few metres. I didn't get it out but I felt better. When I got back onto the grass, I knew I had to keep going then I made back onto the sand and once I did my friend sprinted and went all out. I did the same, but I did not go as fast as he did and then I made it to the end and I came 4TH GIRL IN YEAR 5!

Amelia: Cross country was really fun. On your marks, go! and we were off. "Come on Amelia, you can do it, run like the wind. Go Amelia." I said to myself "remember your goal. Go, go, go." I had just gone around the cone at the end of the beach. My friend passed me. 

"Come on, you can do this. Go, go, go." Screamed Nicola. My friend passed me. I sank back to 3. Boom! I was in 2nd again. We were  side by side. Everybody was rooting for us. I had just finished lap 1. In the end, I got second. 

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.

Jeremie's Visit: Grit, Perseverance and Resilience

Lisa: Today Jeremie came to school to tell us a bit about her story and what she has been through.

When Jeremie was in primary school she started biking and really enjoyed it as she grew up she started to do races for her school and she won lots of them. Jeremie started to train really hard and when she got into high school she was racing for New Zealand she did all types of biking; Mountain biking, Road cycling and Track cycling.

One day Jeremie was track cycling when she crashed and hit her head badly she lost her memory and found it hard to move her arms and legs, lucky she was wearing a helmet otherwise she would have died. She couldn’t go to school for a year and had to relearn everything. Ever since this happened she has had a constant headache for TWELVE YEARS.

Jeremie has leant how to be positive although her favourite thing was taken from her. She has had to take new paths. Now she does cycling at the gym on the bikes there because they don’t move. If she ever hits her head really hard there is a possibility that she could die. She is not to be on a screen for to long so she needed to find a job that doesn't include a screen and is now doing something that she loves as a gym teacher.

Charlie: Today we had a visitor. Her name is Jeremie and she taught us a story about a Growth Mindset and her story about how she represented New Zealand in cycling. She taught us about how a Growth Mindset can help us get through things. In her story she told us about her head injury and the struggle she went through for the last 12 years. She also teaches Nicola on one of those stationary bikes (RPM) you go on at Gyms. I found her story very interesting and I thought she was very brave. She also has some very good strategies that she used at times she needed them.

Marlon: Today Jeremie came over to the school. She came over to tell us her story. Her story was about a big brain injury that had happened to her because she fell off her bike. You have to remember that someone has something that you can’t see from the outside but it is still has on the inside. She started biking from college to the club then she got to race for New Zealand. Jeremie used grit, resilience and perseverance and took another path for 12 years but when she got better she started getting back on her bike. Amazingly she cycled the whole length of the South Island recently. 

I am Powerful: Why is Grit so Important?

 

Grit at Bootcamp

This term our learner attribute focus is "I am Powerful." We have been unpacking what it means to be powerful. Grit is a huge part of this. Psychologist and researcher, Angela Duckworth defines Grit as "passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals." It is the ability to persist in something you feel passionate about and persevere when you face obstacles. It is about being able to stick with something even when things get challenging!

Grit is a combination of Persistence and Resilience. Persistence means you keep going, even when the going gets tough. Resilience is toughness. When you get knocked down, you get back up and carry on.

Molly: A time that I used Grit was when I was learning how to do netball. Every Monday for practise I was scared that I was going to get hurt by the ball. I did got hit 3 or maybe 5 times but I always got back up. I then helped my team score a goal and we won the games.

Leo: If learning is too easy then you won't learn. This is because if it is much too easy then what is the point of trying again. You need to toughen up and persevere.

Chris: The time I used Grit was when I doing my StepsWeb and I was on drop. I had finished it three times but there was a glitch in it so it kept logging me out every time I finished. So I used Grit to do it. The glitch stopped and I finish drop.

James: Persistence is when things get tough and and you keep going. An example is video games. When you are stuck on a level you might be on it for hours. It might be hard for a bit but over time you get better and better and better.

Olive: I used Grit when I was first learning to ride a bike without training wheels. I had keep on trying. It wasn't until the last home stretch that I plucked up my courage and gave it another try and I did it.

Nye: Persistence is showing the need to do. You don't get distracted, you focus on your task, and you stay all round stubborn. This is vital, as otherwise you'll never get anything done! Resilience is to jump back up when you get pushed down. You learn from your mistakes, and decide what you can do differently and how you can fix them.

Ocean: A time that I used grit was when I rode my bike for the first time. I was so scared but I got on my bike and my dad pushed me. I pushed the pedals and then dad let go. I was riding my bike but then I fell off and got a big cut. Then I got back on and tried again and that's how I used GRIT!!

Zac: I have picked myself off the ground when generating ideas which was really hard but with the help of Grit I managed to persevere and carry on with my day.

Grit at Kapa Haka

Grit at Athletics

Our learner attribute this term is "I am Powerful." Part of being powerful is about Grit. We showed Grit today in Athletics. Grit is about using persistence and resilience to overcome challenges.

Camp Kaitoke 2020

At camp, our students:

● participated in both individual as well as team activities 

● developed teamwork and collaboration skills. They discovered that more can be achieved when people work together 

● demonstrated self-care skills while staying away from home. They cared for themselves and others too!

 

● developed skills in ensuring the well-being and safety of each other

● showed initiative, commitment and perseverance 

● developed leadership skills 

● worked through challenges with a Growth Mindset

● tested ideas and solutions and made decisions 

● had fun!

Whānau Day- Term 4 (Nic, Helen and James' Group)

Whanau day is an opportunity for children to work in groups from all three areas of the school as well as working with their siblings. We work in different spaces around the school and often with different teachers. It is a great way to explore different parts of the school and make connections with new people.

In Nicola, Helen and James' group we were thinking about being optimistic and having resilience to overcome negative thoughts and emotions. 

We made resilience dolls/ monsters/ pixies. When we have negative the dolls/ monsters/ pixies can help us to remember that good things are happening too. We made these to help us to be optimistic.

Camp Kaitoke 2015

We all had an amazing time at Camp Kaitoke. We were all able to step outside of our comfort zone and try new things. We worked with lots of different people to problem solve. 

Our Camp Movie: