In their own words
Central to measuring the success of Kia Hākinakina is collation and incorporation of the participant voice: tamariki, teachers / kaiako and whānau / parents. Check out the awesome feedback from the past few years of Kia Hākinakina activity and impact.
Adapted to every class and ability
Quality delivery that provided FMS and play activities that was adapted to each class and student abilities. Students enjoyed the programme and were always eager to show their skills.
Improved social developments through team play and challenges allowing individuals to engage at their level.
Student feedback: Fun, Watch me, Caring and supportive, Love the games.
Michelle Kerr, Syndicate Lead, Lakeview SchoolK's story
Here's how the Kia Hākinakina Coach Activators achieved positive success for one 8 year old boy from Lakeview School, Masterton.
Before the programme, K was described by his teacher as "being on the lazy-side and not interested in PE-PA" and "regularly using a range of excuses to avoid taking part in PE lessons". Socially he was "often squabbling with other children", and in the classroom "quite difficult and having days where he did not want to do work at all". Consequently, K was "a little behind most of his class" in many aspects of his learning.
This is what K's teacher wrote following the Kia Hākinakina Activator sessions:
In March this year we had the Activators team come in to our school. They set up activities and games in our hall for classes of Year 5 and 6. Students were given the opportunity to explore and develop fundamental skills, learning to manage self by establishing personal goals, making plans and having a ‘can do’ attitude. All classes of the age group participated in these activities as part of the school PE and PA programme, the aim toward developing pathways for young people through fundamental movement skills and play, engendering a life-long love of physical activity for all.
Right from the start I was very pleased to see K taking part in the games and all the children getting involved and having fun. As the weeks went by, I noticed that K was taking more and more of a lead in the sessions. It made me smile to see K's face bright red from the amount of activity he'd done. During the next few sessions in PE, we were working on K's favourite sport, netball. I hoped that the positive attitude he had gained during the activators sessions would continue in these PE sessions. And boy it certainly did!
K had an extremely successful time in learning through games and exploring a wide range of fundamental skills. In the games he learned to be a team member, with his confidence improved and effort and energy is positive, this made him a respected member of the team activities. But this was not the end to K's successes. He now shows a more positive attitude in PE and PA. He has the respect of other children. K has improved his physical abilities. He has more friends. Parents report that K is happier at home. He is more confident.
K's teacher, Lakeview SchoolFeedback from Greytown
From playing games to mastering skills
Historically the Whareama School Physical Education-Activity planning was developed term-by-term, with a focus on the core PE-PA activities traditionally set in a school environment.
Through support from Kia Hākinakina, the partnership introduced a more focused approach toward a fundamental movement skills model aligned to the school's term content. The point of difference was to move away from simply "playing games" or delivering a sport model, aiming instead to ensure students increase participation levels and develop improved mastery of fundamental skills.
The partners agreed that incorporating more fundamental movement activities across the school creates an opportunity to develop a positive pathway for the whole school, providing building blocks and increasing involvement so all students can participate in a wide range of activities.
Throughout the programme, teachers have been fully engaged and have contributed towards increasing participation opportunities and ideas to ensure the programme's sustainability. A strong and positive relationship has formed with the lead teacher and school principal.
A different voice
Having a different voice delivering and supporting teachers has enabled a smooth transformation of the type of programmes that can be introduced, with students stimulated and exposed to a different approach from the community.
Student leaders
The student leaders programme (supported and educated through Kia Hākinakina) has increased bonding between younger and senior students. Senior student leaders are seen as role models, and younger students see these opportunities as something to strive for.
A new language
Teachers have seen a change in the language used, with a focus on fundamental terms such as balance, power and momentum, used by teachers and students alike. Physical education has expanded to include other curriculum areas, including social values, ethics and fair play.
Overall, the impact at Whareama School has been exceptionally positive, and the teachers are committed to further planning to develop the programme into the future.
Connecting with staff and students of all ages
Martinborough School would like to acknowledge Kia Hākinakina for the time spent at school this year (2022).
The purpose of term 1 was to work with our senior classes to help them with skills to help other students in lower levels with sports drills and skills through games. The purpose for other classes through the school was to be introduced to fun, enthusiastic sports drills and skills for development. Emily from Kia Hākinakina had the ability to connect with staff and students of all ages and stages. She was effective in her lessons and knowledge, and was positive to staff and students.
She delivered an enthusiastic programme that allowed students time to learn and reflect through questions and exploration. After each lesson, staff and students had the skills to practise during the week, with staff able to shape their PE lessons with a focus on skills. All games that were provided were exciting, and staff also enjoyed taking their classes outside again throughout the week.
All the staff and students look forward to the next lesson.
Amanda Pickering, Sports CoordinatorFeedback from St Marys
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