Rōpū Whakapapa
A group specifically for Ākonga Māori
The purpose of this group is to guide students as they learn from their whānau and other students at school about their whakapapa. It is about the school doing what we can to support ākonga Māori to reclaim their reo, cultural practices and understandings. This group is for Year 5-8 students of māori descent.
Participation in this group will require students to go home and talk with whānau about their whakapapa and record any local stories from their iwi, including waiata and haka.
Members of this group will present their learning at the end of year whānau hui.
The teacher facilitating this group keeps regular communication with whānau about what students are focusing on.
This group meets once a week during school time and requires parental permission as it requires a high level of whānau support.
Ako Ambassadors
Our Te Reo Champions
The purpose of this group is to give Year 6-8 students who are passionate about learning te reo and tikanga Māori the opportunity to be in a tuakana role and share their learning with others. The group learn and then go into classes to support students and teachers with different aspects of tikanga and te reo.
Students need to be prepared to give up their own time occasionally and be confident to teach their learning from the group, to other ākonga.
Ako ambassadors meet during school time once a week and are removed from their regular classroom timetable in order to attend.
Selection of students: Any interested Yr 6-8 children. Children need to apply to the teacher in charge outlining their qualities and why they would like to be part of the group.
Location
2 Pullen Lane, Whitby
Porirua, Wellington 5024
New Zealand
Office hours:
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-3.30pm
School hours: 8.55am-3.00pm
