"Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa"
"Don’t die like an octopus, die like a hammerhead shark"
- Simple class ideas-timetable all in Te Reo, books-all in te reo, start the day each day with a karakia
- Leaders (encouraging Maori students to be leaders in our school)-maori culture is not self promoted. The group decides who has the right skills and is right for the role.
- More informal occasions at school to get more people-open door policy
- Making links with local iwi
- Maori Histories - MOE resource
- Te Pumaomao - 2 day programme. Thought provoking. Gained a better understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi.Maori histories and the importance.
What’s changed?
- Self understanding of - culture, language & identity
- Recognise education is important to you and your family
- Feel respected by teachers and peers
- A sense of belonging; understand your unique place
- Know your strengths and knowledge are valued
- Biggest success is the culture of our school.
Why bicultural-
Other languages you can go and visit the country to learn about the culture-New Zealand that’s where you go to speak Maori and learn about the culture. We need to keep that alive or it will die.