11 TE REO MĀORI
Course Description
Curriculum Leader: Mrs V. Jonas.
Te Reo is taught holistically and communicatively with listening (whakarongo), speaking (kōrero), reading (pānui) and writing (tuhi) interwoven with tikanga/cultural philosophy and practices. The topics relate to the world of the student and Te Ao Māori (the Māori world). Structures, vocabulary and grammar are covered according to themes and Level 1 NCEA assessment standards.
Class trips might include an overnight stay at a marae, attending a pōwhiri, or an outing to celebrate Matariki (the Māori New Year).
Internal assessment: up to 10 credits. External assessment: up to 5 credits.
Possible competitions: Race Unity Speech Awards, Ngā Manu Kōrero Speech Competition, Education Perfect Māori Language Competition, Education Perfect Championships.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 or with Curriculum Leader discretion based on proficiency in Te Reo Māori.