Section outline

  • He whakataki - Introduction

    E ngā tau tekau,  nau mai, haere mai ki Te Kura Mana Ake (MHJC). Ko Matua Leeroy ahau. Ko tōku hiahia, he tino ngahau ā tātou haerenga ki te reo Māori i tēnei tau. Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui!

    Welcome to year 10s! The aim of this course is to explore and understand Māori language and Traditions through a range of activities, discussions and assessments.

    Course Outline

    By the end of 2024 Te Reo Māori  you will be able to:

    • Recite 6 karakia

    • Pronounce Māori words accurately.

    • Use and respond to Māori greetings

    • Demonstrate an understanding of some common tikanga Māori

    • Demonstrate 2 types of mihimihi

    TBC.....



    • Tōku whānau Assignment
      Opened: Monday, 6 May 2024, 12:00 AM
      Due: Thursday, 13 June 2024, 12:00 AM

      Prepare a profile of a whānau member or ancestor on a google slideshow OR poster.

      You may include (but are not limited to) the following information in your presentation

      • Pepeha (of chosen person)
      • Whakapapa chart (family tree) showing your connection to them
      • Where they were born
      • Where they grew up
      • Where they went to school
      • Their occupation
      • Where the person has worked/works now
      • Who the person married
      • The person’s children, how many (if any)
      • Why you have chosen this person
      • What do you admire about them?
      • A whakatauki to explain something about them.

      Notes: 

      Biographical information should. be in te reo māori

      Explanation of your whakatauki and why you admire the person can be written in English

    • Assessment 2: Te Ao Haka Dignitary Assignment
      Opened: Monday, 21 October 2024, 4:00 PM
      Due: Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 12:00 PM
    • Tōku whānau Assignment
      Opened: Monday, 6 May 2024, 12:00 AM
      Due: Thursday, 13 June 2024, 12:00 AM

      Prepare a profile of a whānau member or ancestor on a google slideshow OR poster.

      You may include (but are not limited to) the following information in your presentation

      • Pepeha (of chosen person)
      • Whakapapa chart (family tree) showing your connection to them
      • Where they were born
      • Where they grew up
      • Where they went to school
      • Their occupation
      • Where the person has worked/works now
      • Who the person married
      • The person’s children, how many (if any)
      • Why you have chosen this person
      • What do you admire about them?
      • A whakatauki to explain something about them.

      Notes: 

      Biographical information should. be in te reo māori

      Explanation of your whakatauki and why you admire the person can be written in English

    • Assessment 2: Te Ao Haka Dignitary Assignment
      Opened: Monday, 21 October 2024, 4:00 PM
      Due: Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 12:00 PM