BIS Values

What does Ngākau Māhaki mean?

• Respect

• Showing resilience

• Honestly

• Kindness

What does Whakamana mean?

• Selflessness

• Respect

• Kindness

• Honesty

What does Whakamana mean in the context of school values?

• Limiting student choices in learning.

• Allowing students to take ownership of their learning.

• Focusing solely on standardized testing.

• Encouraging competition among students.

How can you show respect in the classroom?

• Ignore the teacher's instructions

• Disrupt others while they are speaking

• Use offensive language

• Listen attentively, use polite language, and treat everyone with kindness.

What is one way to demonstrate kindness on the playground?

• Ignore others and play alone.

• Take someone else's toy without asking.

• Start an argument over the rules.

• Invite someone who is alone to join your game.

Why is it important to follow staff instructions?

• Staff instructions are often outdated and irrelevant.

• It is important to follow staff instructions to ensure safety and efficiency.

• Following instructions is optional for staff.

• Ignoring staff instructions promotes creativity.

What should you do if you need help with your work?

• Take a break and do nothing about it.

• Ask a colleague or supervisor for help.

• Work longer hours without asking for help.

• Ignore the problem and hope it resolves itself.

How can you show care for the physical environment at school?

• Participate in recycling, pick up litter, conserve energy, and promote environmental awareness.

• Turn on all lights and appliances when not needed

• Use more plastic products

• Ignore the environment and focus on studies

What does it mean to show sportsmanship during games?

• To show sportsmanship is to ignore the rules of the game.

• To show sportsmanship involves arguing with referees.

• To show sportsmanship means to cheat to win.

• To show sportsmanship means to respect opponents, play fair, and accept outcomes graciously.

Why is it important to keep your phone away during school hours?

• To keep students entertained during class.

• To prevent students from taking notes digitally.

• To ensure phones are charged for after school activities.

• It is important to keep your phone away during school hours to minimize distractions and enhance focus on learning.