Ropu Rangatira (Values)

Question 1

You see someone huffing and puffing during cross country training. What would a Rangatira do?

Accepted Answer

Wait for them at the finish line and tell them how well they have done!, Share the love! Say positive words to pump them up.

Question 2

The class starts a quick write in silence, you were talking on the mat and forgot what an adverb is. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Flick through my book to see If I can find adverbs., Put my hand up quietly and wait for a teacher to come over.

Question 3

How does a Rangatira respect their resources?

Accepted Answer

We were given these resources, lets take good care of them!, Check if they are in good condition before putting them back gently.

Question 4

A classmate has be chosen to share their idea during a group discussion, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Listen carefully to the speaker, they might have ideas that help me.

Question 5

Oh no, its time to sing! singing isn't my favourite... What would a Rangatira do?

Accepted Answer

I will stand next to someone who is confident and give it my best effort., Even though I feel embarrassed, I will stand tall and sing proud.

Question 6

Your playing basketball, you see a junior crying by themselves. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Run over and support the junior by asking if they need any help.

Question 7

I can't wait to go on a field trip... As a Rangatira, I will make sure I show the school values by...

Accepted Answer

Bring a notebook and write down things that interest me., Following instructions and being open to new learning., Ask questions and have fun in a respectful way.

Question 8

The day is Friday, assembly is in full force... How should a Rangatira behave?

Accepted Answer

Sit properly, be patient and choose to sit where I will not be distracted.

Question 9

What does Ropu Rangatira mean?

Accepted Answer

A group of leaders.

Question 10

Ugh! I feel like im in the red zone, What would a Rangatira do...

Accepted Answer

Sit down, take some deep breaths and make a start with my work., Ask the teacher if you can take a minute outside to calm down.

Question 11

Someone keeps calling out in class and this annoys you. How could you encourage them to show our values?

Accepted Answer

With a gentle voice, tell them to please stop calling out., After mat time, ask if they could stop calling out, it is distracting.

Question 12

People push past you in line and this causes you to fall into your friend hurting them. What do you do next?

Accepted Answer

Quietly approach the teacher and tell them about the situation.

Question 13

The bell rings for lunch, you spot a classmate pushing in chairs and picking up rubbish by themselves. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Without asking, quickly push in chairs and pick up rubbish around me.

Question 14

Its kai time, your sitting on the deck waiting for Karakia but your friends are talking. What do you do?

Accepted Answer

Respectively tell them to be quiet and sit facing the teacher ready., Move away from a loud group and do the karakia with pride.

Question 15

You have had a busy block completing all of your work. You realise you haven’t been tidying up as you went... What now?

Accepted Answer

Walk back to my work area and quietly shuffle things back to how they were.

Question 16

You can see a boy is nervous speaking during Taumata, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Give them a thumbs up once they have sat back down on the seat., Show them I care for them by listening and smiling.

Question 17

Its group work time, you are working with people you don't normally hang with (thats life), what would a Rangatira do?

Accepted Answer

Make sure everyone in the group is being heard, ask questions!, Put energy into the group, contribute ideas and listen with respect.

Question 18

Its buddy time, me and my buddy are reading a book out in the sun. What could you do as a Rangatira?

Accepted Answer

I love responsibility! I will do everything I can to make my buddy laugh!, Make them feel welcome, share stories and help them with their reading.

Ropu Rangatira (Values)

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Ropu Rangatira (Values)

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