New Coronavirus e-resource for children

Published date : Mon, 15 June 2020 04:06 PM

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, Dr Paul Hirini has with his colleague Janet Peters, co-authored a children’s book talking about the coronavirus.

The resource is targeted at kura/primary school aged children. The book has a mental/emotional health focus with a local feel and is currently being promoted/distributed free-of-charge as an e-resource. Please feel free to read, download and distribute to your networks.

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Takoto rawa iho i te pō, huihui ana mai o tātau wairua, kia piri kia tata mai ki tōku taha matatū tonu ake ka maranga kai runga.

Hoki atu rā koutou katoa ngā kupu whakarite, ngā kupu whakaū ki te kokona kāinga o te hinengaro, ngākau, wairua, pūmata oho.

Kua hīkoi atu nei koutou katoa i roto i tēnei mate urutā, mate karauna oioi oi te pō, oi te awatea!

I waiho ai au hai maungarongo, e au ai tā koutou moe i te pō, ē moe!

Rest within the shrouds of the deep night, the gathering of all, the dearly departed souls. All of you will to remain in our hearts, minds and souls, as we rise up.

As you all return to our original void, to our words of philosophy and revelation, to remain in our homes, mindful dignity.

You have all departed, but you have added to the love of the people you have left behind as a result of this infectious disease, coronavirus. To the still night, to the solitude of the night and day! The solitude of peace, that all of you rest forever into the long night, rest!