Kaiapoi High School
Year 9 Te Reo Māori Full Year
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Ms G. Paku.
Join us on a journey to uncover the beauty and significance of Te Reo Māori in our cultural landscape. Learning Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga provides insight and a better understanding of Māori culture and New Zealand history while learning to communicate in one of the official languages of Aotearoa.
This course offers an introduction to Te Reo Māori. Students will learn basic vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and common phrases in a culturally rich and immersive environment. The course also explores the history and cultural significance of Te Reo Māori within New Zealand society.
Students will engage in interactive activities, group discussions, and practice sessions throughout the course to develop their language skills. By the end of the course, students will have a foundational understanding of Te Reo Māori and the confidence to use it in everyday communication.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
• Develop basic language skills in Te Reo Māori
• Gain an understanding of Māori culture and customs
• Learn about areas and landmarks of local significance to Māori
• Develop an appreciation for the importance of language revitalization and preservation
• Overview of the Māori language and its significance
• Pronunciation and basic greetings
• Basic sentence structure and word order
• Verbs, nouns, and adjectives
• Common words and phrases used in everyday conversation
• Numbers and counting, telling the time, sasons, dates and months of the year
• Learning the basics of Haka and traditional Māori songs
• Understanding the cultural significance of these practices
• Exploring the values and beliefs of the Māori people
• Traditional greetings and customs
• Role-playing and practicing conversations in Te Reo Māori
• Building confidence in speaking the language
• Immersive activities to reinforce language skills
• Discussing the importance of language preservation
• Opportunities for further study and immersion in Te Reo Māori
Students will also complete some Mātaranga Māori Hangarau (Technology) themed topics throughout the year.
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is suitable for beginners or those with limited knowledge of Te Reo Māori. It is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all learners, regardless of their background or previous experience with the Māori language.
There are limited places for this course, and entry is by application. Applicants must attend an interview with our Head of Te Reo Māori and the Māori Dean. You will be contacted at the start of Term 4 with an interview/hui slot and more information. Successful applicants will be notified by 2 December. To apply, please click on the Apply to Join icon.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2 x 1B8, gluestick, highlighters, pen and charged device.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Assessment will involve written, oral and listening. This will include a pepeha, localised mihimihi, everyday language.Click on a career pathway tag to explore more....
Kaiwhakaako Māori, Early Childhood Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Primary School Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Elected Government Representative, Counsellor, Historian, Artist, Actor, Communications Professional, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide, Trainer, Interpreter, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Workplace Relations Adviser, Tour Guide,
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.
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