Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Kava ceremony in Tongan culture -Tongan Bilingual and Literacy

JKAVA2LX
Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Mrs K. Lousi.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Kava ceremony in Tongan culture during the 20th century. Students will delve into the historical, cultural, and social significance of the Kava ceremony, its role in community life, and the changes it underwent during the period between 1900 and 2000. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how the ceremony evolved amidst external influences and Tonga's efforts to preserve its traditional practices.

This module is compulsory for all Tongan Bilingual Students


Learning Areas:

Junior Trimester 2 Line 1 Literacy, Te Wheke


Assessment Policy & Procedures

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.