Child: Juwairiya Date: 21/2/2014 written 7/3/2014 Written by: T. Maysoon During the red day T.

Maysoon gave a session on the heart anatomy. At the start of the session she mentioned that today we are going to be doctors and scientists. She talked about the heart, how it works, heart beat along other things. She then showed the stethoscope and blood pressure tools that doctors use to check heart beats, and said we would learn how to use these later. The anatomy lesson went longer and we didnt get to use the tools for measuring blood pressure and heart beats. The next day Ahmed asked the teachers about the tools and they said they are with Teacher Maysoon who was away in Dunedin. Next week the minute Ahmad saw Teacher Maysoon he asked, When are we going to be doctors? She promised tomorrow. The next day Ahmad asked the same question again so T. Maysoon brought the tools and said, Come Dr. Ahmad! He was full of joy and enthusiasm. Nusayaba was his first patient and then Steven came running and was the second patient. Nusayba wanted to be the doctor. Ahmad gracefully gave her the tools after reassuring her that her health is good, blood pressure is fine. Juwairiya was keen to be the patient too. She was very well aware of what to do as a patient; she rolled her sleeve up and gave her hand to Dr. Nusayba willingly as it seems she is familiar with such check-ups. She then became the doctor. Steven was so proud when I addressed him Dr. Steven would you kindly check Juwairiyas blood pressure and heart beats? He confidently started acting like a real doctor. Well done to all four children involved I wish you a great future!

Teachers voice: Juwairiya it is great to hear you are taking an interest and being involved in new experience offered at An-Nur. We missed you over the summer holiday, and are very pleased to observe you settling back in quickly! When you take an interest you are demonstrating the positive learning disposition of courage and curiosity. I can also see your Mana Whenua or Belonging being supported by how comfortable you are with our routine, customs and regular events as well as coping with unfamiliar experiences.It is also evident through you knowing you have a place, trusting in the fairness of turn-taking, managing impulsivity and connecting links with family and the wider world are affirmed and extended. I know your mother has been unwell recently and you have observed her having these kinds of checks. You applied this past knowledge to this new experience. When you are involved in experiences you are demonstrating the positive learning disposition of trust and playfulness. I can also see your Mana Atua or wellbeing is supported by focusing on and promoting your health daily as well as special events such as our red heart day. Due to your mothers current health status we understand you may not be able to attend as regularly. Therefore our focus will remain on your sense of belonging and well-being including toilet training and strengthening your connections between home, centre and the wider community. -T. Natasha