NGĀ ARA REO ME ŌNA TIKANGA / LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used.
Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national, and human identities. Every language has its own ways of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users.
We currently offer the following languages:
Te Reo Māori
Gagana Sāmoa
English Language
English Language classes are for students who are bilingual and would like support with English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
LEVEL 1
Beginning of senior reo Māori allows ākonga to explore te ao Māori through the lens of ‘Ko te reo te taikura o te whakaao mārama’ - Language is the key to understanding. Ākonga will explore Te Reo Māori through five main language skills necessary for effective communication, namely listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural awareness, that are interrelated, and this will be reflected in the teaching and learning programme for Te Reo Māori.
Ākonga will work through a range of kaupapa that will support them to demonstrate a contextual understanding of Te Reo Māori with accuracy, fluency, and cultural integrity.
Ākonga voice is used to help inform our overarching kaupapa.
Entry Guidelines: Some learning experience in Year 9 and 10 te reo Māori is preferred to begin at this level
Leads to: Level 2 Te Reo Māori
Literacy Approved: Yes
Teacher in Charge: Whaea Evelyn Leef
Gagana Sāmoa has been introduced to build the language and cultural knowledge in fa’asamoa. The course offers an opportunity for students to build their language skills as well as their understanding of the different aspects of Gagana Sāmoa. They will also be able to experience cultural practices and protocols. Speaking a basic fluency of the language is needed for students to reach their full potential in the subject.
Entry Guidelines: Students will need basic fluency in Sāmoan as a first language and be able to hold a conversation in Sāmoan
Leads to: Level 2 Sāmoan
Teacher in Charge: Mr T Samuelu
LEVEL 1/2
This class is for bilingual students who are at an intermediate level with their writing, reading, listening, and oral language skills. Throughout the course of the year, all four will be worked on at various times. Students will also learn about Aotearoa New Zealand customs and culture.
Entry Guidelines: No entry guidelines
Leads to: MELLA
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M Beatty
LEVEL 2
Te Reo Māori
At Level 2, ākonga engage in research projects and learn skills to convey informed perspectives and opinions in a variety of different contexts in te reo Māori. Ākonga are required to provide examples and explanations of ideas and support this using evidence.
Through the different contexts, ākonga will learn a wide variety of language skills and build on vocabulary, language structures, and confidence to engage in kōrero, whakarongo, pānui and tuhi in te reo Māori.
Ākonga voice is used to help inform our overarching kaupapa.
Entry Guidelines: Level 1 Te Reo Māori
Leads to: Level 3 Te Reo Māori
Literacy Approved: Yes
Teacher in Charge: Whaea Evelyn Leef
Gagana Sāmoa
Gagana Sāmoa is the continuation of the Level 1 Gagana Sāmoa course. We will be exploring the cultural customs in more depth and the different language dialects used in society. The course will be built around historical events, the placement of tamaita’i Sāmoa in society, and the relationship between New Zealand and Sāmoa.
Entry Guidelines: Level 1 Sāmoan
Leads to: Level 3 Sāmoan
Teacher in Charge: Mr T Samuelu
LEVEL 2/3
MELLA (Mixed English Language Learners Advanced)
This class is for bilingual students who are at an advanced level with their writing, reading, listening, and oral language skills. Throughout the course of the year, all four will be worked on at various times. Students will also learn about Aotearoa New Zealand customs and culture.
Entry Guidelines: No entry guidelines
Leads to: Tertiary studies and various career paths
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M Beatty
LEVEL 3
Te Reo Māori
At this level of te reo Māori, ākonga will explore and research a range of historical, present, and future-focused kaupapa in te ao Māori. Ākonga will learn to think critically and analytically about te ao Māori and how they (can) contribute to the ongoing revitalisation and preservation of te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and kaupapa Māori.
Through the different contexts, ākonga will learn a wide variety of language skills and continue to build on vocabulary, language structures, and confidence to engage in kōrero, whakarongo, pānui and tuhi independently.
Ākonga voice is used to help inform our overarching kaupapa.
Entry Guidelines: Level 2 Te Reo Māori
Leads to: UE Entrance Subject. Ākonga can explore a range of different contexts in higher education relating to te reo Māori, and te ao Māori.
Literacy Approved: Yes
Teacher in Charge: Whāea Evelyn Leef
UE Approved
Gagana Sāmoa
This course will be a continuation of the Level 2 course exploring the cultural aspects of aganu'u fa'asamoa in more depth. There will be more opportunities for students to take part in practical tasks with one-on-one lessons with cultural experts. Students will also have an opportunity to connect with community groups but also expand their knowledge and expertise with schools outside of Hawke's Bay.
Entry Guidelines: Level 2 Sāmoan
Leads to: Gagana Sāmoa tertiary level
Teacher in Charge: Mr T Samuelu
FUTURE CAREERS
Foreign Policy Officer, Psychologist, Historian, Speech-Language Therapist, Social Worker, Translator, ESOL Teacher, Nurse, Immigration or Customs Officer, Youth or Community Worker, Interpreter, Events Manager, Importer/Exporter, Tour Guide, Foreign Language Teacher, Financial Aid Specialist, Caregiver, Business Manager, Human Resource Manager, Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Accounting Manager, Customer Service Manager, IT Systems Analyst, Medical Translations Project Manager, Paralegal, Export Analyst, Project Manager, Media Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, Tourism