15/09/2026
🥋 Taekwon-do with Ben — Kia Kaha! 💪
We are excited to welcome Ben from Taekwon-do to Nelson Park Kindergarten! Ben will be spending 30 minutes with a small group of our four-year-olds, introducing them to Taekwon-do through movement, listening and lots of fun.
Ben will return each week, giving all of our four-year-olds the opportunity to have a turn and experience something new.
As we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, this is a great opportunity to weave te reo Māori naturally into our physical learning. Tamariki will be encouraged to whakarongo – listen, neke – move, and kia kaha – be strong, while developing their hauora – wellbeing. Through kicking, balancing, stretching and controlled movements, they will strengthen their tinana – bodies, build coordination and confidence, and practise listening carefully and following instructions.
It is also about learning that being strong is more than having strong muscles. Manaakitanga – caring and respect, self-control, perseverance and encouraging one another are all important parts of learning together.
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui!
Be strong, be brave, be steadfast! 🥋💪🌿
