10 Te Reo Māori
10MAO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Richard Apanui.
PrerequisitesOpen Entry 9MAO / JMAO preferred.
Māori Language is acquired from the curriculum level 5 strands of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Topics range from whānau (family), whakapapa (genealogy), kōrero pūrākau (local tribal stories), ngā pakanga o mua (historical wars of the past), ngā atua Māori (the Māori gods), Matariki (celebrating the Māori new year) and te huarere (the weather). The course also covers the protocols of local iwi and marae etiquette through the College Aronui Marae and field trips.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 is focussed on building reltionships through pepeha (where am I from) and mihimihi (acknowledgments).
Term 2
Term 2 the focus is on building vocabulary and incorporating these into sentence structures through a digital platform. Whakataukī (proverbs) and kīwaha (sayings) are also used to enrich the understanding and use of the language. This approach ensures a comprehensive and engaing learning experience for all students.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery