Ka Awatea: An iwi case study of Māori student success as Māori Ake ake (cherish) Manaki (to maintain the mana of others) What does it mean to be successful as Māori (from the tamariki) Eight main qualities identified by these children: 1 Positive sense of identity Strong sense of who they are as Māori 2 Diligence and an internal locus of control An understanding that learning took a sacrifice of time and effort Value the benefits of education 3 Understand the importance of relationships The smartest kids know how to develop good relationships with their teachers (even the ones they don't like) Willingness to mentor others 4 Being curious and innovative Taking learning from one area and applying it to another 5 Wellness/Hauora If am healthy, I can learn 6 Being scholarly Setting goa...