Katikati School - Kaua e mate wheke mate ururoa

After having our visitors from Katikati School I learnt lots of very interesting and realistic goal for Te reo in schools.


"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.