Role Models for our Students.

By Emma, Ruth and Tomoka

Who is a role model?

A person regarded by others, especially younger people, as a good example to follow.

New Zealand European Role Models

Ritchie McCaw

Sir Edmund Hillary

Hayley Westenra

Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell

Maori Role Models

Keisha Castel Hughes

Corporal Bill (Willie) Apiata

Tiki Taane

Temepara George

Role Models

Jonah Lomu Tonga

Lionel Messi Argentina

Lady GagaAmerican

Ichiro SuzukiJapan

Number one role model????

Role Model

Positive Role Models

• Aspire students to be good

• Motivate students work/study for the future

Negative Role Models

• Channel student’s ability to a wrong direction

• Limit one’s ability

Differences in Family

Maori Family

• Whakapapa is important

• Can back many generations, and know own ancestor

Pakeha Family

• Lost heritage models

• Parents and grandparents are common role models