9MAO

Year 9 Te Reo Māori

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

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.

Total Credits Available: 2
Internal Assessed Credits: 2
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27108 v5
NZQA Info

Describe the protocols and roles associated with powhiri


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 2
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.