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We use a bunch of kupu | words that you might not have come across yet!

Meagan Kelly —

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