Kelston Girls’ College Kelston Girls’ College

Te Puawaitanga - Māori

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Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Matua G. Rudolph.

Welcome to the world of Māori literacy, where every word, story, and tradition connects you to the heartbeat of Aotearoa! Imagine standing at the crossroads of ancient wisdom and modern creativity, where the stories of the Atua Māori (Māori gods) and the tales of mighty iwi (tribes) are not just lessons from the past but vibrant, living narratives that you’ll explore and bring to life.

This journey isn’t just about reading and writing—it’s about immersing yourself in the richness of Māori culture, from the fiery embrace of a hāngi, where food is cooked in the earth, to the sacred stories of the Atua. You’ll delve into the epic tales of Māori tribes, uncovering their histories and values, and see how these stories continue to shape our communities today.

By the end of our Te Puawaitanga - Te Tuarua  journey together, you’ll not only have sharpened your literacy skills, but you’ll also have gained a profound respect for the traditions and wisdom of the Māori people.


Learning Areas:

Junior Trimester 2 Line 1 Literacy


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.