Supporting Pacific learners by addressing social and wellbeing topics
The videos below explore key social and wellbeing topics designed to support Pacific learners as they navigate stress, anxiety, and everyday challenges. Each resource focuses on building emotional resilience, confidence, and positive mental health, helping children develop the skills they need to thrive at school, at home, and within their communities.
Te Whare Tapa Whā – Health and Wellbeing
Te Whare Tapa Whā is a Māori health concept illustrating the four cornerstones of Māori health and wellbeing (hauora). With its strong foundations and four equal sides, the wharenui represents the four elements of Māori well-being.
Health and Wellbeing starts at home
Health and Wellbeing starts at home. It is important that parents and caregivers develop healthy eating habits and include exercise into their daily routines. Children learn by watching, so instilling a good foundation of positive wellness practices puts them on a pathway to sustained health.
Improving Health and Wellbeing
Exercising in a group environment, with friends or family plays an important part in the health and wellbeing of our children. In this video, Miss Ioane takes the children through their paces.
Say No to Fizzy Drinks for Better Health
The health and wellbeing of our children should be a priority for parents and caregivers. In this video, Miss Ioane talks about the negative impact fizzy drinks can have on our young children.
Coping with Stress and Anxiety (Part 1)
The saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ is from an African proverb, that means an entire community must play their part in providing a safe, healthy, encouraging and supportive environment for our children to thrive and succeed.
Coping with Stress and Anxiety (Part 2)
When our children are quiet or withdrawn, we conclude they could be tired, or their busy with home work or they need a rest. Although we could appreciate the peace and quiet, there could be underlying issues that we are unaware of.
Coping with Stress and Anxiety (Part 3)
In our first two video’s, we touched on the impact stress and anxiety has on our children, and the signs we need to look out for. Our children are resilient however dealing with stress over time has a negative impact on our children’s learning, confidence and self-worth
Importance of Respecting your Parents
In our Pacific cultures, the family is the centre of our way of life. There is an important connection between our identities and how it has been influenced by the people who have come before us. This is why it is so important to teach our Pacific learners the value of respecting their parents.
Let kids be kids - Advice for Parents
Let kids be kids, because children are explorers. Every situation is a learning experience or a time to experiment. As parents and caregivers, one of our major responsibilities is to promote and encourage our children’s inquisitive nature as they are our next innovators and problem solvers.
Why Social Development by Age 4 Is Essential for Your Child’s Future
By the age of 4 yrs old, your child should be socialised. This means your child should be respectful, pleasant to be around and be liked by others, if not, your child will grow up feeling rejected and find themselves on the outside.
How to Stop Bullying at School
At Pacific Learners, we believe school should be an environment that fosters creativity, fun, offers great learning experiences and prepares the child for the journey ahead.
Transitioning from ECE to Primary School
In this video, little Sione attends school for the first time, supported by his mother they both meet with the Deputy Principal, meet the new entrant teacher and go for a quick tour around the school. When they get back to class, Sione introduces himself then settles in for his first day of school.
How to Prepare your Child for Primary School
Preparing your child for Primary School can be a stressful time for our young Pacific Learners and their families. It is important that we start the transition process early, and that our children can start to think and prepare for the journey ahead.
