23/10/2025
Kia ora e te whānau,
We’re excited to share with you our new learning experience Hiwa Ako.
Hiwa Ako, meaning "Aspiring Learners" is a dedicated time and space for our oldest tamariki to engage in more focused, intentional experiences that challenge their thinking, grow their confidence, and deepen their curiosity.
During Hiwa Ako, our tamariki are invited into rich learning experiences that require concentration, patience, creativity, and collaboration. We've been threading, constructing imaginative Lego creations, exploring textures and 3D with glue guns, and engaging in thoughtful board games, all moments that are full of opportunities to develop important life skills. It’s not just about the task — it’s about the thinking, planning, problem-solving, and working together that happens along the way.
Hiwa Ako is a chance for tamariki to strengthen key learning dispositions — perseverance, turn-taking, following instructions and managing themselves in new and sometimes challenging situations. These qualities form the foundation for lifelong learning. When tamariki are encouraged to slow down, concentrate, try again, or listen carefully to a friend, they begin to see themselves as capable, confident learners.
We are so proud of the way our tamariki have embraced this new journey. Their excitement, focus, and growing independence are a joy to be part of, and we look forward to sharing more of their Hiwa Ako experiences with you soon 😊
