Classroom Hauora Competition

Winning entry will receive:

Sharing what we do for wellbeing

The Pause Breathe Smile Hauora Competition celebrates the activities tamariki and kaiako undertake to support wellbeing within their classrooms. Such great work is being created every day in schools throughout Aotearoa.  This competition aims to share, inspire, promote and reward the mind health initiatives educators are developing with their students to foster a positive classroom environment and set kids up for a healthy future.

Congratulations to 2023 Winners

First Place:
Mindfulness Club, Room 25, Westbrook School, Rotorua
Second Place:
Mansfield Tahi, Howick Intermediate School, Auckland
Third Place:
Ha ki roto/ha ki waho, Teina, Tangiteroria School, Northland

Some ideas for entries

Build a model of Te Whare Tapa Whā
Practice some mindful eating
Show us how you practice mindfulness
Play a mindfulness game
Mindful movements
Build a model of Te Whare Tapa Whā
Share activities that supports your wairua
Write gratitude letter
Create a sculpture that encompasses wellbeing practices
Tell us how your class does Pause Breathe Smile
Create some wall art or murals