Ngāue Fakamea'a (Tongan Handicrafts) - Tongan
Courses Description
Ngāue Fakamea'a (Tongan Handicrafts) - Tongan
Calling all creative explorers and future storytellers!
Ever wondered about the secrets behind Tonga's amazing handicrafts? This class is your chance to dive into a world of culture, art, and storytelling!
Imagine learning about tapa cloth and ngatu necklaces, not just how they're made, but the stories they hold. This class is bilingual, so you'll learn some Tongan along the way. Boost your literacy skills by researching, writing, and even creating your own art inspired by these beautiful handicrafts.
This is your chance to unleash your creativity, explore a different culture, and all while building strong literacy skills in English and Tongan. Don't miss out on this exciting journey!
Disclaimer
The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.
We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.
Course context or content may change by the start of the year.
Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses.
All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).
All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.