KAIMANAAKI (Who and/or what does this involve?)

The term Kaimanaaki is best described as a person who is concerned for the long term holistic welfare of those around him/her, and then does something about it.

Within Rosehill College there is a member of staff who has a defined role as the “Kaimanaaki”. He/She contributes to assisting Maori and other Polynesian students to;

·         Remain at school as long as possible from Yr 9 through to Yr 13

·         Obtain better academic qualifications whilst at school and/or prior to them leaving school to further education i.e. (university, polytechnics etc)

In order to ensure these objectives are achieved the Kaimanaaki role also involves the following but not necessarily limited to;

·         Providing support to students and their whanau

·         Facilitating and running group programmes for students

·         One to one counselling with students

·         Advisory and support role to staff regarding certain cultural issues etc

KAIMANAAKI (Where can I contact him/her)

The Kaimanaaki staff member is part of the Student Support team and is based along with other counsellors/nurse/learner support within the school in M Block.

He/She can be contacted either directly on 09 2950661 Ext 866 or alternatively by phoning the main school office on 09 295 0661.

KAIMANAAKI (What things can I contact the Kaimanaaki for?)

Students from time to time will experience situations that can cause stress and even conflict within themselves or towards others.

Parents and/or caregivers of students should feel free to make contact with the Kaimanaaki particularly where further information could assist in providing the appropriate cultural support for students at school.

In addition parents and/or caregivers are encouraged to contact the Kaimanaaki for any matters which they consider maybe contributing either positively or negatively to the cultural well-being of students within the school environment.