This document discusses role models and provides examples of positive role models from New Zealand and other countries that could inspire students. It notes that role models can motivate students to work and study for the future or limit their potential. The document also notes some differences in role models between Maori and Pakeha families in New Zealand, with Maori families often able to trace ancestry back further.

1. Role Models for our Students. By Emma, Ruth and Tomoka

2. Who is a role model? A person regarded by others, especially younger people, as a good example to follow.

3. New Zealand European Role Models Ritchie McCaw Sir Edmund Hillary Hayley Westenra Caroline and Georgina Evers-Swindell

4. Maori Role Models Keisha Castel Hughes Corporal Bill (Willie) Apiata Tiki Taane Temepara George

5. Role Models Jonah Lomu Tonga Lionel Messi Argentina Lady Gaga American Ichiro Suzuki Japan

6. Number one role model????

7. Role Model Positive Role Models Aspire students to be good Motivate students work/study for the future Negative Role Models Channel student’s ability to a wrong direction Limit one’s ability

8. Differences in Family Maori Family Whakapapa is important Can back many generations, and know own ancestor Pakeha Family Lost heritage models Parents and grandparents are common role models