Paparoa Street School
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At Paparoa Street School, we support ākonga wellbeing/hauora in keeping with the requirements of the Education and Training Act 2020 (s.127). Our whole-kura approach to wellbeing/hauora aligns with Tiriti o Waitangi principles and upholds the human rights of all ākonga. We provide a physically and emotionally safe place for all ākonga and make every effort to create an inclusive kura culture free of racism, discrimination, and bullying. We have high aspirations for every ākonga and we work with family/whānau to deliver support that responds to their needs, identities, languages, and cultures.
As a state school, the tumuaki and kura take all reasonable steps to ensure ākonga receive good guidance and counselling (Education and Training Act 2020, s.103).
Whole-kura wellbeing approach
We support ākonga wellbeing and recognise that wellbeing directly affects the ability to learn and succeed at kura. Paparoa Street School seeks to support ākonga wellbeing given the potential impact of wellbeing issues on the emotional, mental, physical, and/or social health of our ākonga.
Our whole-kura approach to wellbeing is shaped by our kura:
We encourage and support ākonga to develop skills, knowledge, values, and key competencies in line with The New Zealand Curriculum or Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
At Paparoa Street School, our comprehensive set of policies and procedures guides how we support ākonga wellbeing.
To support ākonga wellbeing, kaimahi may receive training in cultural competence as appropriate. We are sensitive to cultural differences in the understanding and expression of wellbeing issues and concerns. If necessary, we seek cultural advice and work collaboratively with parents/caregivers and whānau to understand protocols and language to help us support ākonga at kura.
We encourage parents/caregivers to share important information about the wellbeing of their tamaiti with the kura as necessary.
Pastoral care
All kaimahi play a role in supporting the wellbeing of our ākonga. Kaimahi maintain positive learning environments and relationships with ākonga, and treat ākonga with respect and fairness. The pastoral care that kaimahi provide guides ākonga to better understand their own wellbeing, seek and use reliable information to make well-considered decisions, and develop lifelong wellbeing skills. Ākonga learn to support their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of others around them.
We monitor ākonga performance, attendance, and behaviour, and take action as appropriate to intervene and support ākonga.
For how we respond to ākonga wellbeing concerns and incidents, see Responding to Ākonga Wellbeing Concerns.
(see Mental health education - A guide for teachers leaders and school boards) (includes free educational videos about health and wellbeing) Release history: Term 4 2025, Term 4 2022, Term 3 2019, Term 4 2018
