Year 9 Te Reo Māori

Learn Te Reo Māori so that your knowledge of the world flourishes.

Year 9 Te Reo Māori is an exciting full-year programme that uses a fun range activities to learn Aotearoa's official language. Students will develop pānui (reading), tuhituhi (writing), whakarongo (listening), kōrero (speaking) and cultural awareness skills. This course is for all students, whether Māori, Pākehā or Tauiwi. 

Kaupapa included in the programme include:

- karakia and waiata

- place names around Aotearoa New Zealand

- days, months, seasons, maramataka (Māori calendar)

- describing the weather

- describing members of whānau

- using language in familiar contexts to share simple ideas and opinions

Ko te reo te taikura o te whakaao mārama - Language is the key to understanding.

Te Wharehuia Milroy