Maori Language Week

Kia ora koutou katoa,

This week is Maori Language Week across Aotearoa New Zealand. Here are a couple of really cool opportunities for children or adults to take part in:

Kotahi Mano Kaika: 12 Week Te Reo Challenge - this link from FaceBook has a challenge which will extend y our  usage of te reo maori. It has a whole range of resources and activities you can try at home or school. You can even set the challenge based on beginner, intermediate or advanced.

Maori Language.net - this web site has loads of resources for you to explore.

Maori Dictionary.co.nz - this is a great site for learning those words you need to know quickly.

Finally, check out the Te Reo Practise page on our Room 2 blog, which has some really easy to use te reo movies - you can listen and learn then practise!

The Korero Maori web site is another excellent resource. It gives background about this week, including links to the NZ History site which has a page of the 100 words every New Zealander should know.

Whanau Hui A Huge Success

Here are some photos from our whanau hui. Kia ora to everyone who supported us and contributed. We will publish the ideas generated as soon as we can.

New Kapa Haka Tutor

I'm both sad and excited with this announcement. Joe Murray, our kapa haka tutor, is unable to continue in this role of kapa haka tutor at our school due to changing work comittments.

We have been lucky enough to secure the support of SSgt Tama Andrew, the cultural liaison officer for the Third Land Force Group, as our new kapa haka tutor. Tama has agreed to tautoku (support) us while we search for a more permanent person to lead and develop this awesome group in our school. Tama is a highly experienced kapa haka tutor and we are delighted to have his expertise in our school.

Tama we welcome you to our team and look forward to learning from and with you.

Invitation to the Whanau Hui 27 May 5pm

Kia ora koutou whanau and friends,

You are invited to our first Whanau Hui to discuss the future of education at our school. This hui is for everyone interested in maori education at our wonderful kura.

Click here for the invitation and RSVP...

Wananga Taiaha 2010

Here is an awesome opportunity for our children - the 2010 Wānanga Taiaha course which is held during Easter weekend.

Click this link to download the brochure as a PDF document.

Registrations for this close Friday 20 March.