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We use a bunch of kupu | words that you might not have come across yet!
Across the school and in our communications, we use a bunch of words in te reo Māori as part of our normal, daily language.
Ākonga | Student
Hui | Meeting
Kāhui Ako | Community of Learning
Kaiako | Teacher
Ka pai! | Well done!
Kia ora | Hi
Kōrero | Chat, conversation
Kupu | Word
Kura | School
Mahi | Work
Ngā mihi nui | Thank you very much
Tamariki | Child
Tēnā koutou | Greetings to 3+ people (more formal)
Te reo Māori | Māori Language
Tumuaki | Principal
Whānau | Family