🌊 Part 1: Understanding Kotahitanga at the Beach

1. What does kotahitanga mean in the context of beach swimming safety?

Swimming alone for personal achievement

Unity and working together to keep everyone safe

Competing against other swimmers

Following only your own swimming rules

2. Which actions demonstrate kotahitanga when swimming at the beach? (Select all that apply)

Swimming between the flags as a group

Looking out for other swimmers in difficulty

Ignoring surf lifeguards' instructions

Helping younger swimmers understand beach safety

Sharing knowledge about rips and currents

3. How does manaakitanga (hospitality and care) connect to beach swimming safety?

Only caring for your own whānau members

Showing care and responsibility for all beach users

Leaving others to look after themselves

Only helping people you know

✏️ Part 2: Applying Kotahitanga Values

4. Describe a specific situation where kotahitanga would be important during a beach swimming activity with your class.

5. Explain how the buddy system used in beach swimming reflects the value of kotahitanga.

6. You notice a younger student struggling in the water outside the flagged area. How would you apply kotahitanga and manaakitanga in this situation?

7. List three ways your swimming group can demonstrate kotahitanga before entering the water:

a) _________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________

c) _________________________________________________

8. How can understanding and practicing kotahitanga make beach swimming safer and more enjoyable for everyone?