56 Waikato Street, Taupo
View on mapE tū ana Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa ki te tāone o Taupō. E rumakina ana te kura ki te ahurea me ngā hītori o Ngāti Tūwharetoa, ā, he tino hononga ōna ki te iwi me ngā hapū o te wāhi nei. He mātātoa, he nahanaha hoki te whānau, ā, ka whakamahi rātou i te aromātai o roto kia whai hua ai, i a rātou e oke ana ki te hiranga mā te mātauranga o Te Aho Matua. Ka tūmāia ngā ākonga ki te whakaaro me te ako, ā, e ngākau nui ana hoki rātou ki te tūhura.
Tērā ka whakahaeretia e Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga te arotake whai muri o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa i roto i te whā ki te rima o ngā tau, arā, ko Te Manakotanga.
Toitū te whenua, toitū te mana
Ko te taiao nei, koia te Tūwharetoatanga! Koia te oranga tangata!
E tū ana Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa ki te tāone o Taupō. E whakarato ana te kura i te mātauranga kura kaupapa Māori mō ngā ākonga o ngā tau 1 ki te 13, i runga anō hoki i ngā mātāpono o Te Aho Matua. E whakarato ana te rohe o Taupō-nui-a-Tia i ōna whānuitanga me ōna hōhonutanga hei whakatairanga i ngā whai wāhitanga ako me ngā wheako ako o ngā ākonga katoa me ō rātou whānau.
Whai muri i te arotake a Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga i te tau 2014, kua whakapakari tonu te whānau i tā rātou marau ā-kura, mā te tuitui i tō rātou reo me ā rātou hītori, puta noa i ngā wheako ako e whāngaihia ana te katoa o te ākonga. E whakatakoto ana Te Paepae Tuhirangi i te māramatanga ngātahi ki te āhua o te whai wāhi mai o ngā wawata me ngā tūmanako o Te Aho Matua ki te horopaki o te iwi, tae atu hoki ki ngā aratohu e whakaatu ana me pēhea rā pea te whakatutuki i aua whāinga. Kua āta aro atu te whānau, ngā kaiako, me ngā raukura ki te whakahāngai i ngā wawata o Te Paepae Tuhinga ki ngā mātāpono o Te Aho Matua, hei āta whakatō i ngā huarahi ako mō ngā ākonga me te whānau. Kua tino piki ake te tatauranga tamariki. E ai ki te whānau e whai pānga ana taua tūāhuatanga ki te ngākau nuitanga me te noho maioha o te hapori ki tēnei whiringa o te mātauranga rumaki reo Māori o Te Aho Matua.
E poipoia ana ngā ākonga ki tētahi taiao e whakanui ana i ō rātou tātai whakapapa, ā, e poipoi ana hoki i te whakamanawa me te whakahihiri. E arotahi pū ana ngā kaimahi me te whānau ki tō rātou tirohanga ki te whakatupu me te whakawhanake i ngā rangatira. Kua hokihoki mai ētahi raukura o te kura, hei kaiako. E whakatinana ana ngā ākonga i ngā tūmanako me ngā wawata o tō rātou iwi.
He koanga ngākau, he pikinga waiora. He pikinga waiora, he oranga tangata.
E rumakina ana ngā tamariki ki te kaupapa o Te Aho Matua, ā, ka whai pānga nui mai te mana, te ihi, me te tapu. Ka whakapuaki te whānau i te whakahirahiratanga o te waiora, me tōna hāngaitanga nui ki te whakatutukitanga o ngā ākonga i ngā tino painga. Ka hono pū tā rātou marautanga ki te wai, ngā tūpuna, te waka, ngā maunga, te moana, ngā awa, ngā pūrākau, me ngā hītori e whai pānga nui ana ki a rātou. Ko aua kōrero, ngā whakamāramatanga, ngā akoranga, me ngā tikanga o roto, e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhanake i te māramatanga ki ngā pūmanawa o te tangata whenua, me tōna tū hei kaitiaki. Ko ngā whakapono me ngā uaratanga e whakatairanga ana i ngā hononga manaaki, whakaute hoki. Kua whakatōngia te manaakitanga, puta noa i te kura. Ka kitea ngā uaratanga o te whakanui, te aroha, me te tiaki ki ngā taunekeneke a ngā ākonga, te whānau, ngā kaimahi, me ngā kaumātua. Ko taua tikanga whakaaro e pou here ana i te whakawhanaketanga o ngā pūkenga tangata, ngā waiaro, me ngā uaratanga hoki, puta noa i te wā e kuraina ana ngā ākonga. Ka whai wāhi mai hoki te oke a te ākonga ki te whakatutuki i ōna tino pūmanawa, me te whakaatu anō hoki i tōna ngākau pono, tōna mana, tōna manawa roa, me tōna hiringa, me te toro atu ki ōna ngākau nuitanga, ngā āhuatanga maiea, me te harikoa. Ko tētahi tino aronga, ko te kaupapa e kīia nei, ko Ko wai au, ā, ka ako te ākonga ki te aroha me te whakamana hoki i a ia anō. Ko Poutiria te Aroha tētahi rautaki i waihangatia ai hei hāpai i ngā kaiako ki te poipoi me te manaaki i ngā ākonga. Ka whakaaweawe a Te Piko o Te Māhuri i ngā tūmanako me te whai wāhi mai o te whānau. Ka whakamanahia, ka whakaaro nuitia hoki e rātou te whakahirahiratanga o te wai me ōna hononga ki a Ranginui rāua ko Papatūānuku, ki ngā hapū me ngā iwi hoki, tae atu ki ērā ki waho atu i te rohe o Tūwharetoa. Kei te harikoa te āhua o ngā ākonga ki waenga i ō rātou hoa, ā, puta noa hoki i te kura.
Tōku reo tōku ohooho, tōku māpihi maurea, tōku whakakai marihi.
Kei te whai wāhi atu ngā ākonga ki ngā tino tauira o te reo Māori. E whakatauira ana ngā kaumātua i te whakamahinga o te reo Māori o Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Ka āta whakarite i te whakamahinga o ngā pūrākau, ngā pakiwaitara, ngā kīwaha, ngā whakataukī, me ngā kupu ake o Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Ka tuitui i ngā kōrero tuku iho me ngā hītori o te hapori, ki te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo horopaki ako. He whai wāhitanga mō ngā ākonga ki te rumaki i a rātou anō ki te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo horopaki, i a rātou e ako ana, ā, i a rātou hoki e whakapuaki ana i ō rātou whakaaro ki ngā whakawhitinga kōrero. He mātātoa tā rātou whakarongo ki ētahi atu i ngā horopaki ōkawa me ngā horopaki ōpaki. He nui ngā tūmanako o te whānau me ngā kaimahi mō te whakawhanake tonutanga o te reo Māori. Tū ai ngā wānanga reo i ia te wā mō ngā ākonga, te whānau, me ngā kaimahi, ā, e whanake ana tō rātou reo Māori. Nā aua āhuatanga, e whai pānga anō hoki aua rautaki ki te āhua me te whakamahinga o te reo Māori hei reo whakawhitiwhiti kōrero puta noa i te kura me ngā kāinga. E ākina ana ngā ākonga ki te whakapuaki i ō rātou whakaaro me ō rātou tirohanga ki ngā rōpū o roto, o waho hoki i te kura. Ka whakawhiti kōrero rātou ki a rātou anō, ki ngā pākeke hoki mā te reo Māori. Ka areare ō rātou taringa, ā, e mōhio ana rātou me pēhea te whakapuaki i ō rātou whakaaro, kia auaha, kia pohewa hoki. Ka whakaako i te reo Pākehā ki ngā ākonga, ki tētahi whare i waho atu i te kura i rētia ai hei wāhi whakaako. Ka whakaaro, ka kōrero, ka pānui, ka tuhituhi hoki ngā ākonga, puta noa i te kura mā te reo Māori me te reo Pākehā.
Ko te tohu o te rangatira, he manaaki.
He pakari te mōhiotanga o ngā ākonga ki ō rātou whānau, ō rātou hapū, ō rātou iwi, me ō rātou tuakiri ake. Ka āta arotahi te whānau me ngā kaimahi ki ngā kaupapa a te iwi, kia whai kiko ai, kia whai pūtake ai hoki ngā akoranga katoa. Ka toro atu te whānau me ngā kaimahi ki ngā mātauranga me ngā pūkenga i tō rātou hapori, tae atu hoki ki ngā kaumātua e whakarangatiratia ana mō ngā mātauranga me ngā tikanga tuku iho e mōhiotia ana e rātou. Ka whakawhiti kōrero rātou mō ngā tikanga ake o te iwi e whai pānga ana ki tō rātou tū hei uri o Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Ka kitea ki ngā ākonga ō rātou hononga papai ki ētahi atu. E ākina ana tō rātou poipoi i te noho tahi hei tuakana, hei teina. Ka āta whakamahere ngā kaimahi kia arahina ngā tēina e ō rātou tuākana i roto i te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo horopaki ako i te kura me te hapori whānui. He mātātoa te whai wāhi atu a ngā raukura ki ngā kaupapa a te hapū me te iwi. Ka whakatauira rātou ki ngā ākonga ngā kawenga hei tangata whenua e hāpai ana i ētahi atu. I ia tau, he nohonga marae tō ngā ākonga katoa. He whai wāhitanga aua hui mō ngā ākonga me te whānau ki te ako i ō rātou hononga ki ngā marae katoa ki te rohe o Taupō-nui-a-Tia. Ka whakapūmau te whānau me ngā kaimahi i ō rātou hononga ki ētahi atu kura i roto i ngā mahi hākinakina me ngā kaupapa ahurea. Kua whai hononga anō hoki rātou i te rohe me te motu, hei whakatairanga, hei whakapakari anō hoki i ngā mōhiotanga me ngā hononga ki ētahi atu. Ka kitea te mauritau o ngā ākonga ki te whakawhitiwhiti kōrero, ki te mahi ngātahi hoki ki ētahi atu, hei tangata whenua, ā, hei manuhiri rānei.
He kura whenua, he kura tangata.
E hāpaitia ana ngā ākonga i tētahi kura e āta whakapuaki ana i ngā taonga o te ao Māori. Ko te waiora ā-whatumanawa, ā-tinana hoki o te taiao tētahi aronga o te kura whānui. Ka akiaki te whānau me ngā kaimahi kia manaaki, kia whakaute hoki ngā ākonga i tō rātou wāhi. Ka tuitui ki te hōtaka akoranga, ko ngā whai wāhitanga e hāpai ana i ngā ākonga ki te noho mārama ki tō rātou tūnga me ā rātou kawenga. Ka whakamāramahia e ngā mātanga o ngā mātai pūtaiao ngā tūmomo mātauranga o te ao hurihuri nei. Ka whakapuakihia anō hoki ngā mātauranga me ngā tikanga tuku iho o te ao Māori mā ngā ākonga. E hāpai ana aua mōhiohio i te māramatanga o ngā ākonga ki te tū o te kaitiaki. Ka whakarato te whānau i te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo wheako e poipoi ana i aua hononga ki te whenua, ngā maunga, me ngā wai i tō rātou ao tūroa. Kua whai wāhi ngā ākonga ki te kōkiritanga o tētahi kaupapa ā-motu e whakapiki ake ana ai i te kounga mōkito mō te wai māori, kia pai ai te oranga o te wai mō ngā mahi kauhoe a te tangata. Kei te mārama rātou ki te hononga ki waenga i te waiora o te tangata me te oranga o te taiao, ā, he mātātoa tō rātou tū hei kaitiaki o ngā wai katoa, i runga anō i tēnā i e whakapuakihia ai ki te kaupapa ako e kīia nei ko Ko wai au. Ka kitea ki ngā ākonga tō rātou māramatanga ki ngā akoranga hou me ngā akoranga tuku iho, ki ngā hononga ki te ao whānui, ā, ki te ao tūturu me te ao māoriori. Ka whakapuakihia hoki ki ngā akoranga a ngā ākonga, ko ngā karakia hei whakapai ake i te waiora o te taiao. Ka whakamahia te hangarau kia āhei ai ngā ākonga ki te tūhura me te whakatewhatewha i te ao whānui. Ko aua whai wāhitanga e hāpai ana i te whakawhanaketanga o ngā ākonga i te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo pūkenga e whakatairanga ana i te whakaaro whānui. He mātātoa te whakatewhatewha me te patapatai a ngā ākonga, kia tau ai ki a rātou te kiko o ngā kōrero me ngā whakamāramatanga.
Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei.
E whakaongaongatia ana ngā hinengaro o ngā ākonga ki tētahi taiao e āta hāpai ana i te ako. Ka whakatairanga te whānau i te pai o ngā taunekeneke me ngā hononga i te taiao ako. E ārahi ana Te Paepae Tuhirangi i ngā tohutohu katoa, ā, e ahu mai ana i ngā mātauranga o te Tūwharetoatanga. E toru ngā whāinga ā-kura: ko Pou Atua tērā e aro nui ana ki ngā pūmanawa i roto i te ako; ko Pou Waihanga mō ngā mahi toi; ko Te Reo me ōna Tikanga. E whakatakoto ana aua whāinga i te māramatanga o ngā tūmanako ako mō ngā kaiako. Ka mahi ngātahi ngā kaiako ki te whakapūmau i te kounga o ngā hōtaka whakaako me ngā hōtaka ako. E hāpai ana ngā tikanga Māori me ngā tikanga o Ngāti Tūwharetoa ki te whakapūmau i ngā uaratanga me ngā tirohanga Māori hei āhuatanga tonu o ngā akoranga a ngā ākonga. Ka whakamahi ngā kaiako i te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo rauemi hei whakahihiri i ngā ākonga. Kua whakatōngia ngā kaupapa ahurea hei āhuatanga tonu o ngā whakahaeretanga o ia rā. E whakarato ana ngā kaiako i ngā wheako akoranga e whakaongaonga ana i ngā ākonga. E whakamahia ana ngā mātauranga me ngā hītori o te hapori hei horopaki e tino whai hua ana i roto i ngā akoranga. Ka whakatōpū ngā kaiako i te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo huarahi whakaako hei whakatairanga i te ako. He mātātoa te whai wāhi atu a ngā kaiako, te whānau, me ngā ākonga ki ngā akoranga. Ka whakatauira ngā kaiako i te ako mutunga kore, ā, ka kawe atu rātou i ngā rangahau e whakamōhio ana i ngā whakahaeretanga o te kura. He ngākau titikaha ō ngā ākonga ki te ako.
Ka whakaarohia ngā matea ako o ngā ākonga ki te hōtaka akoranga. E whakamahia ana te ako ā-kaupapa whānui hei āta tūhonohono ki te kiko me te whai pūtaketanga o ia kaupapa marau. I ia kaupapa whānui, ka hāpai ngā kaiako i ngā ākonga ki te tāutu i ia wāhanga mā te pakirehua. E hāpaitia ana te taha pakirehua, te taha pākiki hoki o ngā ākonga, kia tau ai ngā pūkenga me ngā mōhiotanga e whai pānga ana ki ngā akoranga. Ka whakapuakihia ngā putanga ako ki ngā whānau i te mutunga o ia kaupapa. Ko te aromatawai mā te paki ako e ārahi ana, e tautuhi ana hoki i ngā tūmanako ā-kura mō te whakaemi, te aroturuki, me te pūrongo i te ahu whakamua o ngā ākonga i roto i ngā akoranga. Ka arotahi ngā kaiako ki te whakawhanaketanga o te katoa o te ākonga, mā te whakamahi i te whānuitanga o ngā tūmomo taputapu hei pūrongo i te ako a te ākonga. Ka whakaemihia aua mōhiohio, ā, ka pūrongotia hoki ki ngā hui ā-whānau. Ka whakamahi ngā kaiako i ia te wā, i te aromātai hōtaka, te ako ngaio, me ngā whakawhitinga whakaaro ngaio, hei whakatairanga ake i te kounga o ngā whakaakoranga me ngā akoranga. E rongo ana ngā ākonga i te angitu i roto i te mātauranga, te hākinakina, me te ahurea.
Kia whakamārotia atu anō, ka whakahokia mai ki te kapua whakapipi.
Ko te whai huatanga o te aromātai o roto e whakanui ana i ngā painga ki ngā ākonga, ā, e whai wāhi matua ana anō hoki ki ngā whakataunga. He tino whakaaro huritao e whakaatuhia ana ki waenga i te whānau whakahaere, te rōpū ārahi, me ngā mātanga whakaako, tae atu anō hoki ki ngā ākonga. E whai wāhi matua ana te arotake whaiaro ki te kura. E ārahi ana te tūtohinga me te mahere rautaki i te aronga o te kura. Kua āta tautuhitia ngā aratohu arotake, hei tukanga whakawhanake, hei tukanga arotake hoki. E arotakengia ana ngā āhuatanga katoa o te kura e ngā hui ā-whānau, e ngā ohu mahi rānei. Ka tohaina ngā kawenga ārahi, puta noa i te kura. Kua āta tautuhitia ngā tūranga me ngā kawenga mahi, ā, e māramahia ana e ngā kaiako me te whānau. Ka kawe ngātahi ngā ohu pouārahi i te whakahaeretanga o ngā whakaritenga, puta noa i te kura, tae atu ki te whakaako me te aromatawai. Ka pūrongo ngā ohu ki te whānau i ngā hui o ia marama. Ka whakatūngia ngā wāhanga, kia kōrerohia ngā tūmomo kaupapa e pā ana ki te kura. Ka ārahi, ka hāpai hoki puta noa i te kura. Ko te aromātai o roto e whakapūmau ana i te noho pono me te noho haepapa tonu ki Te Aho Matua.
I mua atu i te whakahaerenga o te arotake i whakatutukihia e te poari me te tumuaki he Tauāki Kupu Tūturu a te Whānau mā Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga, me tētahi Rārangi Arowhai Tātari Whaiaro. I roto i ēnei tuhinga i oati rātou i whāia e rātou ngā huarahi whai take hei whakatutuki i ā rātou herenga ā-ture e pā ana ki:
I te wā o te arotake, i whakamātauhia e Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga ngā āhuatanga i raro iho nei, i te mea he nui te pānga o ēnei ki ngā paetae o ngā ākonga:
E taunaki ana Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga kia whakamahi tonu te whānau i tā rātou mōhiohio aromātai o roto, hei hāpai i ngā whakataunga moroki nei, me ērā hoki ka whai atu.
E tū ana Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa ki te tāone o Taupō. E rumakina ana te kura ki te ahurea me ngā hītori o Ngāti Tūwharetoa, ā, he tino hononga ōna ki te iwi me ngā hapū o te wāhi nei. He mātātoa, he nahanaha hoki te whānau, ā, ka whakamahi rātou i te aromātai o roto kia whai hua ai, i a rātou e oke ana ki te hiranga mā te mātauranga o Te Aho Matua. Ka tūmāia ngā ākonga ki te whakaaro me te ako, ā, e ngākau nui ana hoki rātou ki te tūhura.
Tērā ka whakahaeretia e Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga te arotake whai muri o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa i roto i te whā ki te rima o ngā tau, arā, ko Te Manakotanga.
Lynda Pura-Watson
Kaiurungi Whakaturuki Arotake Māori
30 Pipiri, 2018
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Te tau a te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga |
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Te tūmomo kura |
Te Aho Matua Kura Kaupapa Māori |
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Te tokomaha o ngā ākonga o te kura |
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Te ira tangata |
Kōtiro 77 Tama 68 |
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Ngā hononga ā-iwi |
Māori |
100% |
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Ngā āhuatanga motuhake |
Te Aho Matua |
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Te wā i te kura te rōpū arotake |
9 Paenga-whāwhā 2018 |
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Te wā o tēnei pūrongo |
30 Pipiri, 2018 |
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Ngā pūrongo o mua a Te Tari Arotake Mātauranga |
Arotake Mātauranga Arotake Mātauranga Arotake Tāpiri |
Hui-tanguru 2014 Haratua 2010 Pipiri 2006 |
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te reo ki Tūwharetoa is in Taupō. The kura is immersed in the culture and history of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and is strongly connected to iwi and hapū of the area. The whānau are proactive and strategic, and use internal evaluation effectively as they strive for excellence within a Te Aho Matua education environment. Students are confident thinkers and learners who are keen to explore.
The next ERO review of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa will be in four-to-five years – Te Mānakotanga – Enrichment Evaluation.
Toitū te whenua, toitū te mana Ko te taiao nei, koia te Tūwharetoatanga! Koia te oranga tangata!
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te reo ki Tūwharetoa is in Taupō. The kura provides kaupapa Māori education for Year 1 to 13 students in line with principles of Te Aho Matua. The Taupō-nui-ā-Tia region provides an expansive and rich area to enhance the learning opportunities and experiences for all students and their whānau.
Since the previous ERO review in 2014, the whānau has continued to strengthen their local curriculum by integrating their language and history throughout students’ holistic learning experiences. Te Paepae Tuhirangi represents a shared understanding of how Te Aho Matua aspirations and expectations are located within an iwi context including guidelines for how these goals may be achieved. The whānau, kaiako, and raukura have been deliberate in their approach to align the aspirations of Te Paepae Tuhinga with the principles of Te Aho Matua to embed learning pathways for students and whānau. The roll number of students has increased significantly. The whānau articulate that support for the ongoing development, implementation and review of this approach is reflected in the confidence and appreciation from the community for this Te Aho Matua te reo Māori education option.
Students are nurtured in an environment where their ancestral links are celebrated, and inspiration and motivation are fostered. Kaimahi and whānau are single minded in their vision to grow and develop rangatira. Raukura have returned to the kura to teach as kaiako. Students exemplify the hopes and aspirations of their people.
He koanga ngākau, he pikinga waiora. He pikinga waiora, he oranga tangata.
Students are immersed in the kaupapa of Te Aho Matua where there are strong influences of mana, ihi and tapu. The whānau articulate the importance of well-being and its contribution to achieving positive outcomes for students. Their marautanga links directly to wai, tūpuna, waka, maunga, moana, awa, pūrākau and historical events that are pertinent to them. These stories, the meanings, and the learning and tikanga help to develop an understanding about tangata whenua and their role as kaitiaki. Beliefs and values enhance caring and respectful relationships. Manaakitanga is embedded throughout the kura. Practices of whakanui, aroha, tiaki are visible in the interactions between students, whānau, kaimahi and kaumātua. This philosophical belief underpins development of the essential skills, attitudes and values throughout students’ time at kura including striving for their personal best, demonstrating integrity and mana, being resilient and determined, and finding enjoyment, fulfilment and happiness. Ko wai au is a kaupapa of significant focus where students learn to love and value who they are. Poutiria te aroha is a strategy that has been created to support kaiako to nurture and care for students. Te Piko o Te Mahuri influences whānau expectation and the contribution they make. They value and recognise the significance of wai and its connections to the Ranginui and Papatūānuku, and to hapū and iwi, including those outside of Tūwharetoa. Students appear to be happy amongst their peers and throughout the kura.
Tōku reo tōku ohooho, tōku māpihi maurea, tōku whakakai marihi.
Students are exposed to strong models of te reo Māori. Kaumātua exemplify the use of the language of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. They ensure that pūrākau, pakiwaitara, kīwaha, whakataukī and vocabulary from Tūwharetoa are used. Traditional stories and local history are integrated across a range of learning contexts. There are opportunities for students to immerse themselves in a range of contexts as they learn and then contribute to discussions. They actively listen to others in both formal and informal settings. The whānau and kaimahi have high expectations for the continued development of te reo Māori. Wānanga reo are held regularly for students, whānau and kaimahi, who are developing te reo Māori. As a result, these strategies influence the type and use of te reo Māori as the language of communication throughout the kura and within homes. Students are encouraged to present their thoughts and views to internal and external groups. They use te reo Māori with each other and adults. They are attentive listeners who know how to express themselves creatively and imaginatively. English instruction for students is provided in a building offsite that is a leased teaching space. Students across the kura are thinkers, speakers, readers and writers in te reo Māori and English.
Ko te tohu o te rangatira, he manaaki.
Students’ knowledge of whānau, hapū and iwi, including their individual identity, is strong. Whānau and staff deliberately focus on iwi kaupapa to make all learning relevant and meaningful. They utilise the knowledge and skills from their community including kaumātua who are the respected experts of traditional knowledge and practices. They discuss iwi-specific tikanga associated with their place in Tūwharetoa. Students demonstrate good relationships with others. They are encouraged to foster relationships as tuakana teina. Kaimahi deliberately plan for younger children to be guided by their older peers in a range of learning contexts in the kura and wider community. Raukura are actively involved in activities of the hapū and iwi. They model for students the responsibilities of tangata whenua to provide service to others. There are annual noho ā-marae for all students. It is an opportunity for students and whānau to learn about their connections to all marae in Taupō-nui-ā-Tia. Whānau and staff maintain their links with other kura in sporting and cultural activities. They have established networks at the local and national levels to enhance and strengthen knowledge about and connections to others. Students display comfort to communicate with and work alongside others either as tangata whānau and or manuhiri.
He kura whenua, he kura tangata.
Students are supported in a kura that embraces te ao Māori. The emotional and physical well-being of the environment is a kura wide focus. Whānau and staff encourage students to care and respect their physical environment. Opportunities to support students understanding about their place and responsibilities are integrated into the learning programme. Experts in science related fields provide knowledge in a contemporary setting. Traditional knowledge and practices of te ao Māori are also shared with students. This information helps students to understand their kaitiaki role. Whānau provide a range of experiences to foster these connections to the land, mountains, and the waters in their natural environment. Students have taken a lead role in a national campaign to raise the minimum standard for freshwater to be safe for swimming. They understand the relationship between human wellbeing and environmental health, and are active kaitiaki of all wai as expressed through the unit of learning Ko wai au. Students show they understand the contemporary and traditional learning and the links to the wider world, and the physical and natural worlds. Karakia to improve the well-being of the environment is integrated into student learning. Technology is used to enable student to explore and investigate the wider world. These opportunities support students to develop a range of skills to promote diverse thinking. Student actively investigate and question for detail and explanation.
Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei.
Students are intellectually stimulated in an environment conducive to learning. The whānau promote positive interactions and relationships in the learning environment. Te Paepae Tuhirangi guides all instruction based mātauranga of Tūwharetoatanga. There are three kura wide goals: Pou Atua - a strength based approach to learning; Pou Waihanga which is related to the creative arts; and Te Reo me ōna Tikanga. These provide kaiako with clear learning expectations. Kaiako work collaboratively to maintain the quality of teaching and learning programmes. Tikanga Māori and tikanga of Ngāti Tūwharetoa help to reinforce Māori values and perspectives as part of student learning. Kaiako use a range of resources to motivate students. Cultural activities are embedded as a regular part of daily operations. Kaiako provide stimulating learning experiences. Local knowledge and histories are used as effective contexts for learning. Kaiako combine a wide range of teaching modes to enhance learning. Kaiako, whānau and students are actively engaged in learning. Kaiako model lifelong learning and undertake research that informs kura operations. Students are confident learners.
Students learning needs are considered within the learning programme. Kaupapa learning is used to make meaningful links to subject content. In each of these kaupapa, kaiako support students to identify the areas through inquiry. Students are supported through their inquiries and curiosities to ascertain the skills and knowledge in their learning. Learning outcomes are shared with whānau at the end of the kaupapa. Paki ako assessment guide defines kura wide expectations for gathering, monitoring and reporting student progress in learning. Kaiako focus on students’ holistic development using a range of tools to report student learning. This information is gathered and reported at hui ā-whānau. Kaiako use ongoing programme evaluation, professional learning and discussions to raise the quality of teaching and learning. Students experience academic, sporting and cultural success.
Ka whakamārotia atu anō, ka whakahokia mai te kapua whakapipi.
Effective internal evaluation acknowledges positive outcomes for students and is central to decision making. There is a strongly reflective culture exhibited amongst the whānau whakahaere, the leadership team, the teaching professionals, through to learners. Self review is an integral part of the kura. The charter and strategic plan guide the direction of the kura. Review guidelines are clearly defined as development processes and review processes. All aspects of kura life are reviewed through whānau hui or ohu mahi. Leadership is distributed across the kura. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood by kaiako and whānau. Ohu pouārahi share responsibility for the management of operations across the kura including teaching and assessment. Ohu report to the whānau at monthly hui. Wānanga are called to discuss different kaupapa pertaining to the kura. Leadership and guidance is provided throughout the kura. Internal evaluation provides assurance and accountability to Te Aho Matua.
Before the review, the board of trustees and principal completed the ERO Whānau Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklists. In these documents they attested that they had taken all reasonable steps to meet their legislative obligations related to:
During the review, ERO checked the following items because they have a potentially high impact on student achievement:
ERO recommends that the whānau continue to use their internal evaluation information to support ongoing and future decision making.
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te reo ki Tūwharetoa is in Taupō. The kura is immersed in the culture and history of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and is strongly connected to iwi and hapū of the area. The whānau are proactive and strategic, and use internal evaluation effectively as they strive for excellence within a Te Aho Matua education environment. Students are confident thinkers and learners who are keen to explore.
The next ERO review of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i Te Reo ki Tūwharetoa will be in four-to-five years – Te Mānakotanga – Enrichment Evaluation.
Lynda Pura-Watson
Deputy Chief Review Officer Māori
30 June 2018
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Location |
Taupō |
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Ministry of Education profile number |
4230 |
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Kura type |
Te Aho Matua Kura Kaupapa Māori |
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Kura roll |
145 |
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Gender composition |
Girls 77 Boys 68 |
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Ethnic composition |
Māori |
100% |
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Special features |
Te Aho Matua |
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Review team on site |
9 April 2018 |
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Date of this report |
30 June 2018 |
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Most recent ERO report(s) |
Education Review Education Review Supplementary Review |
February 2014 May 2010 June 2006 |
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E aromātai ana te arotake Te Aho Matua i te kounga o te mātauranga e whakawhiwhia ana ki ngā ākonga, me te whakahaere a te poari ki te whakarato i ngā ratonga mātauranga.
Ka tino whai hua ki te poari te pūrongo i te aromātai e whakaatu mai ana i ngā painga ake i ngā akoranga o ngā ākonga, i te wā e whakarato ana te poari i ngā tino mōhiohio e pā ana ki ngā putanga hua ki ngā ākonga.
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Te tūwāhi |
Kei Taupō |
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Te tau a te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga |
4230 |
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Te tūmomo kura |
Tau 1 ki te 13 |
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Ngā kaiako: mai i te rārangi ā-kura ētahi atu te maha o ngā kaiako |
14 |
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Te rārangi ā-kura |
67 |
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Ngā hononga ā-iwi |
Māori 67 |
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Te ira tangata |
Tama tāne 35 Kōtiro 32 |
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Ngā āhuatanga motuhake |
Te Aho Matua |
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Te wā i te kura te rōpū arotake |
Mahuru 2013 |
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Te wā i whakamanahia tēnei pūrongo |
Hui-tanguru 2014 |
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Ngā pūrongo o mua a te Tari Arotake Mātauranga |
Arotake Mātauranga Te Aho Matua, Haratua 2010 Arotake Tāpiri Te Aho Matua, Pipiri 2006 Arotake Tāpiri Te Aho Matua, Pipiri 2005 |
Kua tau mai te wā pōuri, te wā taimaha hoki mō te whānau, ā, kua whai pānga nui tēnei, otirā, e whai pānga tonu ana ki ngā mema katoa o te whānau o te kura. E whakakaha ana rātou i a rātou anō, i te whānau whānui hoki. Kua māmā ake te taimahatanga nā te noho pūmau tonu o ngā uaratanga o te whanaungatanga, te manaakitanga, me te wairuatanga. Ko ngā mātāpono o Te Aho Matua tētahi tino puna oranga ā-wairua, ā-whatumanawa hoki mō te whānau.
Ko tō te whānau tirohanga Te Aho Matua, kia tū pakari, tū rangatira te tamaiti, hei raukura mō tōna iwi, arā, kia eke angitu ngā ākonga, ka whakatinana anō hoki i ngā tūmanako me ngā wawata o tō rātou iwi. Ka whakaakona ngā ākonga katoa o te kura ki te tū pakari ki te whakapuaki kōrero, te whakawhiti kōrero, me te kōkiri i ā rātou ake akoranga mā te ngākau tākare. Ka rumakina rātou ki te ahurea me ngā taonga tuku iho o Tūwharetoa, ā, ka hono pūmau ki ngā iwi me ngā hapū o tēnei rohe. He mauri tō ngā taonga māoriori o tēnei wāhi, ā, ka ako, ka manaaki, ka tiaki hoki ngā ākonga i ēnei, hei painga mō ngā uri whakaheke. Ko te kaitiakitanga o te moana o Taupō tētahi āhuatanga nui o tō rātou Tūwharetoatanga, ā, ka noho pūmau ki te tirohanga o te whānau o te kura mō ā rātou tamariki.
Ko te arotahi mō tēnei arotake, ko te oranga wairua. Kua whakahāngaitia anō hoki te aronga o te whakataukī o te kura, arā, kia tū pakari, tū rangatira te tamaiti hei raukura mō tōna iwi. Ka aromātai tēnei arotake i te whai huatanga o ngā mahi ki te hāpai i te tamaiti kia eke angitu ai, kia whakatinanahia hoki ngā tūmanako me ngā wawata o ōna iwi.
He tino mātātoa te whānau, ā, ka ngākau nui hoki rātou ki te whakarato i tētahi taiao e āta whakatinana ana i ngā mātāpono o Te Aho Matua, ā, e whāngai mārika ana i ngā tamariki ki te whakatutuki i ā rātou whāinga.
Ko te whānau te rōpū kāwanatanga o tēnei kura. Ka ārahi ngā mahere rautaki i te whakawhanaketanga o ngā ākonga me te whānau i te kura. Kei roto i ngā mahere ko te aronga me ngā whāinga i tāutuhia ai e te whānau. Mā te āta kōrerorero, te tautoko, me te aroturuki, he pai te mahi ngātahi a te whānau ki te whakatutuki i aua whāinga.
Ka whakaatuhia te mahere marau a te kura, ā, ka mau hoki i ngā tino whai whakaarotanga nui me ngā āhuatanga matua o te ako. Ka arotakengia te mahere i runga i ngā mahi a te whānau o te kura, ā, ka tāutu i ngā taumata ka whāia tonuhia. Ahakoa ka whai wāhi te eke angitu o ngā ākonga i roto i te mātauranga, he aronga nui ake ki te whakapakari i te oranga wairua o ngā ākonga, me te whakatairanga i tō rātou oranga ā-tinana, ā-waiora hoki, me tō rātou aronga toi whenuatanga. Ki tō rātou whakapono, mā te whakatutukitanga i aua āhuatanga matua, hei te mutunga ka whakatairanga anō hoki i te hihiri, te tino whai huatanga hoki o te hinengaro.
Ka arotahi te paetae ākonga ki te whakawhanaketanga o te katoa o te tamaiti. Ko te manaaki i a rātou anō, i ētahi atu, i te taiao hoki tētahi kaupapa matua mō te ako me te whakatutukitanga. Ka tino kitea te mauritau me te poipoi o ngā hononga ki waenga i ngā tuākana, ngā tēina, ngā hoa, ngā kaiako, me te whānau.
I ngā wā katoa ka whai rautaki te noho pūmau ki te reo Māori hei reo whakawhitiwhiti kōrero. He pakari ngā ākonga ki te kōrero, te pānui, te tuhi, te whakaatu, me te mātakitaki hoki i te reo Māori. Kua eke ngā ākonga o te wharekura ki ngā tohu o Te Taumata Mātauranga ā-Motu Kua Taea, mai i te Taumata 1, tae atu ki te urunga ki te whare wānanga. I tēnei tau, he tokomaha ngā ākonga kua oti ā rātou mahi kura, ā, kua hokihoki mai ki te tautoko me te āwhina i ngā kaiako me ngā ākonga.
Ka āta kitea ngā uaratanga o Te Aho Matua ki ngā whakaritenga a te whānau o te kura, ā, ka noho pūmau anō hoki ki ngā mahere rautaki, ngā kaupapa here, me ngā aratohu i te kura.
He tino pakari ngā hononga ā-whakapapa, ā, ka arahina ngā mahi a te whānau nā te noho pūmau o te whakaaro ‘nā tātou te tamaiti’. Ka tino whakapuakihia, ka tino whakatinanahia hoki te manaakitanga, te aroha, me te whanaungatanga ki ngā taunekeneke o te whānau. E ai ki te whānau, nā te noho o ngā mema o te whānau i raro i te korowai o te aroha, ka pakari ake te wairua o te whānau.
Tīmatahia ai ngā rā ki te karakia, hei whakaohooho i te wairua, hei whakariterite hoki i ngā hinengaro ki te ako. He maha ngā tūmomo wāhanga o tēnei wā, ā, ka whakahōnoretia ngā atua Māori, ka waiata i ngā waiata tawhito kia hihiri ai te wairua, ā, he whakaari poto, he kanikani auaha hoki kia pupū ake ai te taha auaha. Ka whakanuia te reo Māori mā te whakamahinga o ngā rautaki ka tino whai hua ki te whakapaoho, te whakarongo, te whakawhānui ake i te whakamahinga, te whakatinana, me te ako hoki i te reo. Hei te mutunga o ngā wā karakia, e arotahi ana te katoa, ā, kua āta whakatōngia te whakahirahiratanga o te reo Māori.
He mātātoa te tino tautoko o te whānau o te kura i ā rātou tamariki ki te whakawhanake i ngā pūmanawa ake e wawatatia ana e rātou. Ko ngā wāhanga arotahi e ārahi ana i taua whakawhanaketanga i whakatōngia ai ki te marautanga o te kura.
Kua whakariterite ngā hōtaka akoranga hei āta whakatairanga i te whakawhanaketanga o te katoa o te tamaiti. Nā tēnei, ko tētahi tūmanako o te katoa, ko te poipoi i te ngākau nui ki te ako mā te aronga ki ngā ngākau nuitanga o ngā ākonga i roto i ngā whakaakoranga. Ka whai wāhi matua anō hoki ngā tikanga ki te ahurea o te akomanga.
He whānui ngā mahi whakamahere a ngā kaiako, kia tutuki ai tēnei tūmanako. Ka āta whakarite rātou kia rongo ai ngā ākonga i te angitu i runga i ngā taumata me te ahunga whakamua o tēnā me tēnā. Ka mahi ngātahi rātou kia mārama ai rātou ki ngā matea ako o ngā ākonga, hei hāpai anō hoki i ngā ngākau nuitanga o ngā ākonga, ā, hei whakatairanga hoki i ngā āhuatanga kaha o ngā ākonga. Ka whakaurua, ā, ka āta whakamahinetia hoki ngā kaupapa, hei poipoi i te kiritau o ia tamaiti.
E wātea ana ki ngā kaiako te whakawhanaketanga ngaio hei whakapiki i tō rātou āheinga i roto i te reo Māori me ngā mahi ngaio. Ka hāngai te whakawhanaketanga ngaio ki te tirohanga whānui o te kura.
Ka ngana, ka hihiri, ka kipakipa hoki ngā ākonga ki te ako. He pakari tā rātou whakapuaki i ō rātou pūmanawa ki ētahi atu, ā, ka tū māia ki te whakaatu me te whakatinana i aua pūmanawa. Ka ako rātou ki te aromatawai whaiaro, me te rangahau, te mahi ngātahi hoki. Ka āta ākina, ka āta whakatairangatia anō hoki te taha auaha me te taha pohewa.
He pakari ngā ākonga ki te tū hei kaiwhakaatu, ā, he tākare anō hoki hei kaimātakitaki.
Ka ngākau nui ngā ākonga ki te ako.
He ngāwari ngā ākonga, ā, e āhei ana rātou ki te whakatau i ngā whakaritenga e pā ana ki ā rātou ake akoranga.
Ka kitea te maioha o ngā ākonga mō ngā whakamātau o ētahi atu.
Kua āta whakaritea ngā kaupapa here me ngā tukanga aromatawai i tino whakawhanakehia ai. Kua tae ki te wā kia arotake te whānau o te kura i ā rātou tukanga aromatawai, hei tātari i te whānuitanga o ēnā ki te hono ki ngā tūmanako i tuhia ai.
Kua whakawhanakehia ngā tino tūmanako hei whakatairanga i te whai pānga o te reo Māori hei reo matua ki te kura. He mātātoa te tautoko o te whānau, ngā kaimahi, me ngā ākonga i ngā tūmanako nui e pā ana ki te whakamahinga o te reo Māori. He mātau te katoa o ngā kaimahi, me te tokomaha o ngā mema o te whānau, ki te kōrero i te reo Māori. Ko te reo Māori te reo o te kura, ā, he maha hoki ngā kāinga e ū ana hoki ki te reo Māori.
Ka tāutu te whānau, ngā ākonga, me ngā kaiako i ngā whāinga me ngā mahi ki te mahere rautaki, hei hāpai i te whakawhanaketanga o te reo Māori. He pai te whakamahere a ngā kaiako ki te whakapuaki i tētahi hōtaka whakahihiri, kia hāpaitia ai te mātau o ngā ākonga ki te kōrero, te pānui, me te tuhituhi i te reo Māori. Ka taunekeneke ngā ākonga mā te reo Māori. Kua whakapūmautia te whakamahinga o te reo Māori ki te kura.
He maha ngā rautaki e āta whakamahia ana hei whakawhanake i te āheinga o ngā ākonga i roto i te reo Māori. He auaha, he pohewa hoki ēnei, ā, ka arotahi ki ngā ngākau nuitanga o ngā ākonga, tae atu ki ngā whāinga o te kura. Ka arotahi ngā akoranga ā-kaupapa ki ngā taonga tuku iho me ngā mōhiotanga hou. Ka whakamahia te hangarau mōhiohio hei whakaatu, hei whakapuaki hoki i ngā whakaaro me ngā akoranga.
He tākare, he pūmau hoki te tautoko o te whānau i te kura. He pai te whakatutukitanga o ia rōpū kāwanatanga i ā rātou ake kawenga. Ka mārama, ka whakatutuki hoki rātou i ngā tikanga kia noho pūmau ai te reo me ngā tikanga Māori, me ngā mātāpono o Te Aho Matua. Ka ako, ka whakapuaki hoki te whānau i ō rātou mōhiotanga e pā ana ki te Tūwharetoatanga, ā, he tākare anō hoki tā rātou whai wāhi atu ki ngā taumahi i te kura. Ka tino mōhio rātou i tā rātou kawenga hei tauira mō ā rātou tamariki, mō te kura hoki.
He aronga nui tā te iwi ki te manaaki me te tiaki i ngā taonga māori o te hapori. Ka noho pūmau te whānau i roto i te mōhio, ka ngākau nui ā rātou tamariki ki te kōrero i te reo Māori, ā, he pakari hoki rātou ki te ako i te Tūwharetoatanga. Ka whai wāhi matua te whānau ki te hāpai i te eke angitu o ā rātou tamariki, me tā rātou whakatinana i ngā tūmanako me ngā wawata o ō rātou iwi.
E karapotia ana te kura e ngā taonga māori, ngā pouwhenua rangatira hoki o Ngāti Tūwharetoa. He mātātoa ngā mahi a ngā ākonga ki te tiaki me te whakarauora hoki i aua taonga mō ngā whakatupuranga kei te heke mai. Ka whakanui ia kaupapa i ngā atua Māori e whai pānga ana. Ko ētahi o aua kaupapa, ko te tiaki wai, te whakatō rākau, me te tiaki i ngā kararehe māori, ngā otaota māori hoki. Ka haere tonu tēnei mahi i ngā wā katoa, ā, ka tukua ngā mōhiotanga me ngā pūkenga ki ngā uri whakaheke.
Ko te hākinakina tētahi atu taumahi e whakawhānui ana, e whakawero ana hoki i ngā ākonga, ā, ka hāpai hoki i a rātou ki te kōkiri whakamua ki te ao whānui. Ka whai wāhi ngā ākonga ki te tūmomo hākinakina whānui, ā, nā te whakariterite i tēnei, ka ako hoki rātou i te whai pānga o te kai hauora me te whakapakari tinana. Ka tuituia te hākinakina ki te hōtaka akoranga. Mā tēnei, ka whakapiki hoki ngā ākonga i ō rātou pūkenga i roto i te reo matatini, te pāngarau, me ngā mahi whakaatu. Ka eke rātou ki ngā taumata ā-rohe, ā-motu hoki. Ka kitea te hākinakina hei huarahi umanga, ā, ka tino hāpaitia ngā ākonga kia eke angitu ai rātou.
I te wā o te arotake i whakatutukitia e te whānau me ngā kaimahi o Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te Reo ki Tūwharetoa, he Tauāki Kupu Tūturu a te Whānau Te Aho Matua, me tētahi Rārangi Arowhai TātariWhaiaro. I roto i ēnei tuhinga i oati rātou i whāia e rātou ngā huarahi whai take hei whakatutuki i ā rātou herenga ā-ture e pā ana ki te:
I te wā o te arotake, i whakamātauhia e te Tari Arotake Mātauranga ngā āhuatanga i raro iho nei, i te mea he nui te pānga o ēnei ki ngā paetae o ngā ākonga:
Ki tō Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te Reo ki Tūwharetoa titiro – me te tautoko hoki o Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa - kāhore Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori e āta whai whakaaro nui ana ki ngā tini āhuatanga o Te Aho Matua. Kua whakamōhiotia te Tari Arotake Mātauranga, e mahi ngātahi ana Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa me te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga i tēnei wā ki te whakatau i tēnei āhuatanga.
E taunaki ana te Tari Arotake Mātauranga kia arotahi te whānau ki te whanake tonutanga o te marautanga; tae atu ki te aromatawai e hāngai ana, e tautoko ana hoki i te whakawhanaketanga.
E whakapono ana te Tari Arotake Mātauranga e āhei ana te poari ki te whakahaere i te kura, i runga i te whai whakaarotanga nui ki ngā ākonga me te Karauna, ā, e āhei ana hoki rātou ki te whakatinana i ngā whakapainga i tāutuhia ai ki tēnei pūrongo.
Ka arotakehia anō e te Tari Arotake Mātauranga te kura, hei wāhanga o te huringa arotake o te wā.
Lynda Pura-Watson
Kaiwhakahaere ā-Motu mō ngā Ratonga Arotake Māori (Te Uepū ā-Motu)
27 Hui-tanguru 2014
A Te Aho Matua review evaluates the quality of education received by students and the performance of the Board of Trustees in providing education services.
Reported evaluation of improvements in student learning will be most useful to a board where the board is able to provide reliable achievement information.
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Location |
Taupō |
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Ministry of Education profile number |
4230 |
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Kura type |
Years 1 - 13 |
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Teaching staff: Roll generated entitlement Other Number of teachers |
14 |
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Roll number |
67 |
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Ethnic composition |
Māori 67 |
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Gender composition |
Boys 35 Girls 32 |
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Special features |
Te Aho Matua |
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Review team on site |
September, 2013 |
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Date of this report |
February 2014 |
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Previous ERO reports |
Te Aho Matua Education Review, May 2010 Te Aho Matua Supplementary Review, June 2006 Te Aho Matua Supplementary Review, June 2005 |
The whānau is going through a sad and difficult time which has impacted on, and continues to impact on all members of the kura whānau. They have gained strength from each other and the wider whānau. The load has been made more bearable because of the ever present values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and wairuatanga. The principles of Te Aho Matua are an important source of spiritual and emotional sustenance for the whānau.
The whānau Te Aho Matua vision is: kia tū pakari, tū rangatira te tamaiti hei raukura mō tōna iwi (students are high achievers who exemplify the hopes and aspirations of their people). All students in the kura are schooled to be confident presenters, communicators and independent and enthusiastic learners. They are immersed in the culture and history of Tūwharetoa and are strongly connected to iwi and hapū of this area. The natural resources of the area are the life source that students learn about, care for, and conserve for future generations. Kaitiakitanga of Lake Taupō is an important part of their Tūwharetoatanga and integral to the vision the kura whānau have for their children.
The focus of this review is oranga wairua (spiritual wellbeing). Aligned with this focus is the kura whakatauki; kia tū pakari, tū rangatira te tamaiti hei raukura mō tōna iwi. This review will evaluate how effectively the child is supported to be a high achiever who exemplifies the hopes and aspirations of his/her people.
The whānau are very active and committed to providing an environment where the principles of Te Aho Matua are clearly apparent and children are being well equipped to achieve their goals.
The whānau is the governing body of the kura. Strategic plans guide the development of students and whānau in the kura. The plans include the focus and goals identified by the whānau. Through extensive discussion, support and monitoring, whānau work well together to achieve these goals.
The kura curriculum plan is displayed and contains important considerations and priorities for learning. The plan is reviewed against actions of the kura whānau and next steps are identified. While the academic achievement of students has its place, greater emphasis is placed on strengthening the spiritual wellbeing of the students, enhancing their physical and emotional wellbeing and sense of belonging. The belief is that achievement of these priorities, in the end, enhances the active and effective use of the intellect.
Student achievement focuses on the holistic development of the child. Caring for themselves, others and the environment is a priority for learning and achievement. Positive and nurturing tuakana teina, peer, teachers and whānau relationships are strongly apparent.
The commitment to te reo Māori as the language of communication is constantly strategised. Students are able speakers, readers, writers, presenters and viewers of te reo Māori. Students in the senior school have achieved NCEA qualifications ranging from Level 1 NCEA to university entrance. This year, many students, who have completed their schooling requirements, have returned to support and assist teachers and students.
Te Aho Matua values are clearly demonstrated in kura whānau practice and are integral to the strategic plans, policies and kura guidelines.
Whakapapa links are strong and the dominant belief ‘your child is my child’ guides whānau actions. Manaakitanga, aroha and whanaungatanga are clearly articulated and demonstrated in whānau interactions. Whānau state that it is through enveloping whānau members in aroha, that the whānau spirit is strengthened.
Karakia begins the day to awaken the spirit and prepare minds for learning. There are many different components to this session where the atua Maori are honoured, waiata tawhito enthuse the spirit and short plays and creative dance ignite creativity. Te reo Māori is celebrated through the use of effective strategies to broadcast, listen to, extend the use of, perform and learn about the language. By the end of karakia sessions everyone is focused and the importance of te reo Māori use is firmly embedded.
students are happy in all their learning
students are spiritually and intellectually challenged
students’ physical wellbeing is nurtured.
The kura whānau actively and clearly support their children to develop personal characteristics they prioritise. The focus areas that guide this development are embedded in the kura curriculum.
Learning programmes are organised in ways that best promote the holistic development of the child. Consequently infusing a joy of learning, where student interests are the focus of teaching is a collaboratively held expectation. Tikanga is an intrinsic part of the classroom culture.
Teachers plan extensively to help bring this expectation to fruition. They are careful to ensure that students experience success according to individual levels and progress. They work together to understand the learning requirements of students, to support student interests and enhance student strengths. Kaupapa are integrated and appropriately refined to nurture the self esteem of each child.
Teachers have access to professional development to increase their te reo Māori and professional capability. Professional development is aligned to the philosophical focus of the kura.
Students are engaged, excited and motivated to learn. They confidently share their talents with others and are unafraid to perform and show their talents. They learn to self assess, research and work collaboratively. Creativity and imagination are effectively encouraged and enhanced.
Students are both confident presenters and an enthusiastic audience.
Students love learning.
Students are flexible and able to make decisions about their learning.
Students show appreciation of the efforts of others.
Well developed assessment policy and procedures are in place. It would be timely for the kura whānau to review their assessment procedures to determine the extent to which these link to the documented expectations.
Clear expectations have been developed to enhance the impact of te reo Māori as the main language of the school. Whānau, staff and students actively support the high expectations for te reo Māori use. All staff and many whānau members are competent speakers of te reo Māori. Te reo Māori is the language of the kura and in many of the homes.
Whānau, students and kaiako identify goals and actions in the strategic plan to support te reo Maori development. Kaiako plan well to deliver an interesting programme so that students are supported to be competent speakers, readers and writers of te reo Māori. Students use te reo in social interactions. The use of te reo Maori is normalised in the kura.
Many strategies are effectively used to develop student te reo Maori capability. They are creative, imaginative and focus on students’ interests as well as kura goals. Kaupapa learning focuses on traditional as well as new knowledge. Information Communication Technology (ICT) is used to present and share ideas and learning.
students speak te reo Maori at all times
students take turns to speak during weekly activities
students are learning stories that highlight the importance of tikanga Maori
students use a range of oral language strategies.
Whānau are enthusiastic and committed supporters of the kura. Different governing groups carry out their responsibilities well. They understand and meet the requirement that te reo and tikanga Māori and the principles of Te Aho Matua are followed in practice. Whānau learn about and share their knowledge of Tūwharetoatanga and keenly participate in kura activities. They are keenly aware of their responsibility as role models for their children and the kura.
The iwi has a strong focus on caring for and conserving local natural resources. Whānau are secure in the knowledge that their children are committed speakers of te reo Māori and are confident learners of Tuwharetoatanga. Whanau are integral to supporting their children to become high achievers who exemplify the hopes and aspirations of their people.
The kura is set among and close to the natural resources and cultural landmarks of Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Students are active in their work to conserve and preserve these resources for future generations. Each activity acknowledges the relevant atua Maori. Activities involve work with water conservation, tree planting and conserving native animals and plants. This work is ongoing and knowledge and skills are passed on to the younger generation.
Sport is another activity that extends and challenges students, supporting them to move out into the wider world. Students are involved in many different sports and the preparation for this includes learning about the importance of healthy eating and physical preparedness. Sport is also an integrated part of the programme of learning. Students increase their literacy, mathematics knowledge and presenting skills through this. They achieve representation at regional and national levels. Sport is seen as a valid career pathway and students are well supported to perform well.
During the review, the board and principal of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa kit e reo o Tuwharetoa completed theTe Aho Matua Whānau Assurance Statement and Self-Audit Checklist. In this document they attested they had taken all reasonable steps to meet the legislative requirements related to:
board administration
curriculum
management of health, safety and welfare
personnel management
financial management
asset management.
ERO checked the following items because they have a potentially high impact on outcomes for children:
emotional safety (including behaviour management, prevention of bullying and abuse, complaints procedures)
physical safety (including policies and procedures relating to EOTC, hazard identification, prevention of physical harm, accidents and medication)
staff qualifications and organisation
stand-downs, suspensions, expulsions and exclusions
monitoring of student attendance.
It is the view of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Whakarewa i te reo o Tūwharetoa supported by Te Rūnanga Nui o Ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa that Ngā Whanaketanga Rumaki Māori do not adequately reflect the dimensions of Te Aho Matua. ERO has been informed that the Te Rūnanga Nui o Kura Kaupapa Maori o Aotearoa and the Ministry of Education are currently working together to resolve this issue.
ERO and the whānau recommend that the whānau focus on the continual development of curriculum; including assessment that aligns and supports development.
ERO is confident that the board of trustees can manage the kura in the interests of the students and the Crown and bring about the improvements outlined in this report.
ERO will review the kura again as part of the regular review cycle.
Lynda Pura-Watson
National Manager Review Services Māori (Te Uepū ā-Motu)
27/2/2014