Our Transition Hub supports learners from approximately 16+ years and offers a Vocational, Independence, Social and Aspirations curriculum (VISA). Our learning space is a vibrant and welcoming space that focuses on supporting learners to develop skills to prepare them for life beyond school.
In Transition we value whanaungatanga. It is through growing positive relationships that we develop a sense of identity and belonging for our taitamariki (young adults).
Our programme has a rich base in ngā mahi toi or 'the arts’ and focuses on creativity through arts and crafts, film making, singing, musical productions, band, kapa haka, creating music and dance. We also have a strong sports programme focused on connecting with our wider community.
These programmes provide a rich raranga or tapestry of connectedness to our community and provide for strengthening the Taha hinengaro (mental wellbeing) and the Taha whānau (social wellbeing) of our students.
Taitamariki gain valuable life skills and experiences needed to participate as fully as possible in life beyond school with cooking skills, functional maths, functional literacy skills, social skills, personal hygiene skills and health and physical fitness. Arahunga School plans a clear Transition Pathway from when students enter the Transition programme until they graduate.
This altogether allows us to give our tauira a strong pathway with continuity into the community that honours our other school values of He tangata and Tu Rangatira where they have a strong sense of who they are and stand strong to make decisions for themselves.
Our transition class took part in New Zealand's annual pink shirt day movement designed to help stamp out bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.
Our Pink Shirt Day was quite a success. It was not only a fun day where we all dressed up in our pink clothes, but was also a valuable learning opportunity to explore the important meaning behind "Pink Shirt Day".
We talked about what bullying is, shared examples of what bullying can look like and learned about what we can do if we experience bullying or if someone else is being bullied.
Our goal is to spread aroha and kindness and end bullying in our communities. It is our transition student's goal to keep this kaupapa going all year round and not just on Pink Shirt Day!
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora!
Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Photo credit goes to Az (one of our students) for capturing this great photo.
Click on this link Pink Shirt Day to find more out about this great event.
Celebrating Pink Shirt Day is part of a wider programme that takes place each morning where learners identify an international or community event that is happening on that day. They participate in a range of activities to help increase their awareness of life beyond school and to allow them to practice communication goals associated with expressing ideas, using describing words, giving opinions and asking questions.
