Year 9 Te Reo Māori
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Whaea B. Henry.
"Nōu te reo, nōkū te reo! Kaua e wehi, e whakamā, tukuna kia rere "
The language is yours, the language is mine! Have no fear, don’t be shy, let the language fly
This course is an introduction to te reo Māori (Māori language) and encompasses the study of general Tīkanga (protocols and customs). Students work to develop a foundation of basic Māori language speaking , reading, and writing skills.
Our year 9 Te Reo Māori course focusses on:
- Pronounce te reo Māori accurately and confidently
- Learn basic Māori vocabulary and grammatical structures
- Be able to express basic connections to the land, environment and people
- Apply technical knowledge of foundation-level reo Māori
- Develop respect for te reo Māori as you learn about yourself and others.
- Learn our school haka
- Karakia and waiata
- Mihimihi
- Learn about and participate in pōwhiri
There is an opportunity for students to gain NCEA Level 1 credits in this course.
Entry Requirements
This is an introduction, beginners course to te Reo Māori and basic tīkanga. There is no prerequisites to study this course.
Pathway
Our Year 9 te reo Māori course provides students with a foundation of basic communicative skills and cultural knowledge that will be useful for studying te reo in our Year 10 te reo Māori course.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Describe the protocols and roles associated with powhiri
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Copywriter, Anaesthetist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.