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What is Wānanga Day?

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Wānanga Day involves the student, parents or caregiver and home teacher sitting together and talking, getting to know each other better at a pre-booked 15 min timeslot. Your child is encouraged to be an active participant in the process.

 

Some of the questions you may be asked:​

• What do you like most about school?  Why?

• What do you like least about school?  Why?

• What was your greatest achievement in your learning last year?  What are you most proud of?

• What are you most passionate about? What do you love to do?

• What learning areas are you strongest in?  Why do you think that?

• What is the learning area that you want to work on this year?  Why do you think that? 

• What are you looking forward to this year?  Why?

• How can I (as the teacher) help you learn best? What do you need?

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Why is Wānanga Day important?

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It is an opportunity to establish a learning focused relationship between each child, their whānau and one of their teachers. It is a time to get to know each other better. The home teacher is able to find out important details about the student that will facilitate a successful learning year for them, this can include information about past health and learning issues.

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What can you do to make the Wānanga Day beneficial for everyone?

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In preparation for Wānanga Day, you can talk to your child about their learning, asking them some of the questions outlined above so that they are well-prepared to contribute to the conversation. You might like to bring an artefact or taonga that is special to your family to discuss it. 

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When is Wānanga Day?

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Our Wānanga Day is the first day of Term 1 each year. 

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How do I book a time?

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Information about how to book a time will be included in your child's end of year report. Bookings will remain open over the school holidays and close a few days before the Wānanga Day. 

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