Being able to build on your own experiences and the experiences of others

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See other Student Voice themes:

• “Being able to resist the negative stereotypes about being Māori”
• "Having Maori culture and values celebrated at school"
• “Being strong in your Māori cultural identity”
• "Understanding that success is part of who we are"
• "Developing and maintaining emotional and spiritual strength"
• "Being able to contribute to the success of others"
• "Experiencing the power of whanaungatanga"
• "Knowing, accepting and acknowledging the strength of working together"
• "Knowing that you can access explicit and timely direction"

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See also:

• Ngā Huatau Taiohi - the voices on the marae
• Understanding the implications
• Student Voices collated in themes