Te Tiriti o Autahi: Nurturing our Mouri through a commitment to Teamwork, Kindness and Love

This term, Autahi is on a mission to 'dial up' our character strength of Teamwork. We’ve discovered that being a great teammate isn't just about working together—it’s also about leaning into our strengths of Kindness and Love.

Understanding Mouri

We started our journey by asking a simple question: "When a guest walks into Autahi, how do we want them to feel?" Through this, we explored the concept of Mauri (or Mouri) in te ao Māori—the essential life force or energy of a person or a place. We realized that when we show manaakitanga (kindness), aroha (love), and kotahitanga (unity/teamwork), we are actually nurturing the Mouri of our room and creating a positive space for everyone. 

Connecting to History

Coincidentally, we learned that on April 29th, 1840, Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed right here in Te Whanganui a Tara by local rangatira. This discovery sparked a deep dive into what a treaty is and how they help groups of people work together fairly.

Our Commitment to Each Other

Inspired by Te Tiriti, Autahi decided to establish our very own Class Treaty - Te Tiriti o Autahi. 

To show our Teamwork, Kindness, and Love, we’ve agreed to:

• Invite others in: Saying "come and play with me" to our classmates.

• Show empathy: Asking "are you okay?" when a classmate is sad.

• Be helpful: Asking "can I help you?" if someone has a problem.

• Respect space: Staying in our own 'bubbles' so that others can learn.

• Active listening: Truly hearing and valuing each other's ideas.

We’ve officially written these promises down on our Autahi Treaty and signed with our hand prints and our names to show our commitment to our classroom!

Kia mahi tahi tātou!