The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
FIELD - BASED INQUIRY AOTEAROA – NEW ZEALAND
“ Mā tō rourou, mā tōku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi ” Together as learners, we are inspired to grow.
Kia Ora!
Last Week, Mr Panas and Ms Lee travelled the North Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand, as a contingent of 13 Principals from across Victoria to learn about education in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with a particular focus on First Nations learners and education.
During our trip we visited:
• Waikato University, where we met with the director of the Ministry of Education. We were briefed on the broad characteristics of the New Zealand education system, including: commitments of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embedment of Te Ao Maori; and, the expected introduction of a knowledge - rich curriculum, informed by the science of learning, with a structured approach to reading, writing, and mathematics instruction. • Raglan Area School, encompassing students from Years 1 to 13 (students from five to 18 years old). The cultural significance of the school in relation to the land, story, and language was prominent in every conversation and action. The school was clear and united in its vision and mission to respect and acknowledge the Māori language, customs and protocols, embrace identity, and uphold an enduring commitment to the Te Tiriti o Waitangi. • Te Ao Marama, a primary school in Hamilton, a newly established suburb, not dissimilar to The Lakes 10 - 15 years ago. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is woven through the school's short history, with an authentic drive and obligation to regenerate and preserve the Māori culture, with all students at Te Ao Marama learning Te Reo Māori.
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