Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Fiafiaga ona o eseesega - Samoan

23SAM
Courses Description

Samoan

In this module, students will have the courage and the resilience of showing cultural knowledge and communication in Gagana Samoa  for writing and speaking about  an engaging journey of the rich cultural tapestry within Pasifika communities. This course unpacks the unique traditions, values, and histories that define Pasifika cultures, fostering a deep appreciation for diversity.

Students will have the opportunity to tell their story about choices they are given to enjoy working around environments and be happy to connect within diversities. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how Pasifika societies celebrate and embrace their cultural identities, values and uphold the pride of who they are.

Studying and Participating in Polyfest performance- Talk about why they are delighted in taking part, participating and contributing towards diversities.

Students will plan and research the role of cultural heritage in shaping community values and individual identity. 

Emphasis will be placed on recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, encouraging students to reflect on their own cultural backgrounds and how they interact with others. 

Students will compile all information and research findings in a Writing Portfolio.

Learn about Samoan phrases, proverbial expressions:

  1. E lele le toloa ae ma’au lava i le vai…( The toloa bird may fly to greener fields, but will always return to the water where it was nurtured) 

  2. E leai se nofoaga e sili atu nai lo le aiga (There is no place like home)

  3. O le teine poto e fiafia ai tama ae o le tama valea e faanoanoa ai tina (Being smart impact on parents dreams and aspirations)

This module is designed for students to explore the act of speaking and writing. At the same time,we are celebrating your identity and the beauty of your culture and diversities.

SIgnificant learning of growing literacy in English and Samoan. We can make connections in bilingual settings and also do fun activities using a translanguaging model to help express and  celebrate students' perspectives and their real characters.

Learning Areas:

YEAR 13 TRIMESTER 1 LINE 1


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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.