Henry Hill School, 2021 Winner, Excellence in Wellbeing Education

At Napier’s Henry Hill School, their trauma-informed approach is having a community-wide impact.
Calming the mind and connecting with learning, the day begins with yoga and karakia led by ākonga.
Regular ‘brain breaks’ help refocus tamariki, while Te Āhuru Mōwai - the sensory garden - forms a relaxing zone of textures and sounds, grounding students in the natural world.
Healthy food choices, strong support from health agencies, and professional development in neuroscience, support a change programme that is truly lifting achievement, especially in reading and literacy.
Find out more about the finalists and winners of the 2021 Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards on the website:
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