YEAR 8 · HAUORA

Te Whare Tapa Whā

Four connected taha support our wellbeing, with whenua as the foundation. Caring for one can support the others.

Explore each part. Choose a realistic action to try today. This is a personal plan, not a test.

Taha tinana · Physical wellbeing

Caring for your body through movement, rest, kai and water.

Choose one small action:

Taha hinengaro · Mental and emotional wellbeing

Noticing thoughts and feelings, expressing them and finding support.

Choose one small action:

Taha whānau · Family and social wellbeing

Connections with whānau and other people who offer care and belonging.

Choose one small action:

Taha wairua · Spiritual wellbeing

Your sense of meaning, identity and connection. This can include whakapapa, culture, values and beliefs.

Wairua may include religion or faith, but it does not have to. Choose what is meaningful to you.

Choose one small action:

Whenua · Land, place and belonging

The foundation of the whare: connection to the land and places where we belong.

Choose one small action:

My hauora journal

Try pen and paper if you can

Writing on paper can give you a quiet moment to notice feelings, sort your thoughts and choose a next step. You do not need perfect spelling or a finished story.

Prefer to type? Use this journal in your own way. A few words are enough; every prompt is optional.

HE WĀ MŌKU · A MOMENT FOR ME

What is on my mind?Name a feeling, describe your day, or begin wherever you like.What could help me today?Think about your body, thoughts, people, what matters to you, or a place you belong.One small next stepWhat could I try? Who could help? I can come back and notice what changed.

You choose what to write. Saving is optional and keeps this journal in this browser only. On a shared device, use paper or download and clear your note.

Your journal is ready. Saving is your choice.

My chosen small steps

Choose any action that works for you. You can change it or leave a part for later.

Think: when will I try it, who could help, and which other taha could it support? Check back after trying it and adjust your plan.

Your journal and chosen steps are optional. Keep only what is useful to you.

HAUORA · HE WĀ MARINO

A little time to reset

Choose gentle breathing, nature sounds or a guided video. You can keep your eyes open, move, or stop whenever you like.

My calm corner

Tāwhiri · guided meditation

Find a comfortable spot and press play when you’re ready.

Ōrongo · bilingual meditation for Years 4–8 · About this video ↗

If the player cannot open here, watch on YouTube ↗ or try the breathing circle below.

A quiet breathing break

Follow the circle if it feels comfortable, or breathe at your own pace. No breath holding.

How long?

Ready when you are

Choose Start to begin.

Listen to nature

Choose the sound you’d like while you do your breathing.

Forest · wind and birds

Waves · pebble beach

Nature recordings: freesound_community (forest) and hear_it_use_it (waves), supplied for Homework Club.

This is one way to care for taha hinengaro and taha tinana. If breathing feels uncomfortable, stop and breathe normally, or try listening instead.