Cultural diversity and Maori Dimension
How will our school reflect:
New Zealands cultural diversity
The unique position of the Maori
culture
We need to know about New Zealand
to develop the culture of our country,
the culture of Parawera
Parawera school will recognise the unique
position of Maori in new Zealand society.
To understand the big picture of
cultural diversity with regards to biculturalism, heritage and our multicultural society
It will provide students with experiences
and understandings in cultural traditions,
language and local and national history.
What reasonable steps will the school take to incorporate tikanga Maori (Maori
culture and protocol) in to the schools curriculum?
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Have tikanga Maori implementation plan
Learn place names and pronunciation
Have bi-cultural signs around the school
Create a marae culture for the school where people feel free to express their
thoughts and ideas
What will the school do to provide instruction in te reo Maori (Maori language) for
full time students who’s parents request it?
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Have a set time to implement the teaching of te reo
Provide professional development to lead the students on in te reo
What steps will be taken to discover the views and concerns of the schools Maori
communities?
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To nurture the relationships with the kohanga reo and Te Taumata Marae