This course requires 2 options.
Level 2 Pasifika Studies
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.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Faitotonu, Ms J. Fry.
Mālō e lelei, Talofa lava, Taloha ni, Kia orana, Kam n bane n Mauri, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Namaste, Ni sa bula and warm Pacific greetings
Pasifika Studies aims to develop students' understanding of different Pacific cultures. Anyone can join this course, whether you have Pasifika heritage or not. The first topic of the year is Dance and all students will be expected to participate in the dances prepared for Polyfest, even if you are unable to attend the event. In Terms Two and Three in 2025, you will study different aspects of indigenous, traditional knowledge. Within this theme you will develop research skills and make a presentation about a topic of your choice. Additionally, all students will all learn about Pacific languages and cultures through the activities in Pacific Language Weeks, hosting visitors, attending SPACPAC events and taking part in other local Pacific activities.
Our Pasifika Studies course works as a village: students from Years 11-13 have class together. The base assessments for everyone are
- a dance standard
- a research process standard
- a presentation standard
If you already understand Samoan, Cook Island Māori, Vagahau Niue or Lea Faka-Tonga you can also be assessed through Learning Languages Achievement Standards for Listening and Reading.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
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Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific change and development with guidance
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Communicate detailed understanding of an aspect of Pacific culture through a planned presentation with guidance
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Samoan 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on familiar matters
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Samoan 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Samoan that communicates information, ideas and opinions
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Samoan 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Samoan text(s) on familiar matters
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Dance 2.5 - Perform a repertoire of dance
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Lea Faka-Tonga 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Lea Faka-Tonga texts on familiar matters
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Lea Faka-Tonga 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Lea Faka-Tonga that communicates information, ideas and opinions
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Lea Faka-Tonga 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Lea Faka-Tonga text(s) on familiar matters