Te Reo and Tikanga Maori
YEAR 9 Status
A Te Reo Ma¯ori programme that reflects aspects of language and culture will be offered for Year 9 and 10 students at Christ’s College to engage more deeply in aspects of our bicultural society. During this course students will have the opportunity to discover things Ma¯ori: the language, the traditions, the spirit, the culture, the iwi of the rohe – their history and role in contemporary society. The exposure to elements of the protocols of Tikanga Ma¯ori in Aotearoa New Zealand will be of benefit to the boys when engaging with the wider community. These would include ngapPurakau (myths), whakapapa (genealogy), mihi (introductions), kawa o te Marae (Marae customs), noho Marae (Marae overnight visits), waiata (songs), karakia (prayer), kapa haka (dance and performance), wero (challenge), mau rakau/mau taiaha (Martial arts), toi/ta moko (art) including weaving using harakeke, and the production of taonga such as whakairo (carving). The exposure to elements of the culture and protocols of Tikanga Ma¯ori in Aotearoa New Zealand will be of benefit to the boys when engaging with the wider community, particularly when they enter tertiary study and beyond, or have dealings with iwi and hapu either in a private or professional capacity. It is also believed that the school will begin to follow more routinely the protocols of mihi whakatau and powhiri when welcoming any new members of our community. By giving the essential grounding in such practices, students will be able to embrace and take leadership of the key roles during such events.
One year course
Beginner level and no previous knowledge is required.
Prerequisites
Periods per week Two.
Equipment A workbook specifically designed to support the classroom learning, 1B8 clear file.
YEAR 10 Status
A continuation of the basics taught in Year 9 aimed at extending language knowledge and laying a foundation for advanced study. Year 9 foundation course or equivalent.
Prerequisites
Periods per week Four.
Equipment A workbook specifically designed to support the classroom learning, 1B8 clear file. Assessment A variety of assessment methods will be used in accordance with Modern Languages department policies. Students can expect end of topic tests and a formal examination in November which tests all four language skills taught during the year.
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