From Malaysia to New Zealand: embracing nature's lessons across continents / Haziah Sa’ari

Choosing to enroll my daughter in Te Aro School, nestled in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand, marked a departure from everything familiar within the Malaysian educational framework. Faced with various concerns — from cultural adaptation to the shift in academic focus — I found solace and inspiration in Ms. Anna Morgan, a dedicated teacher guiding "Ruma Nikau, Year 3/4." Her classroom, a melting pot of cultures including Māori, Kiwi, Pacific, Asian, European/Pākehā, and students from MELAA (Middle Eastern/Latin American or African) backgrounds, served as a vibrant testament to New Zealand's inclusive and adaptive educational ethos.