Deepening Connections to our New Zealand Bicultural Heritage (Initiation Phase)

Annual Plan Target

To grow understanding of local tikanga Māori among students and staff and to increase opportunities for the outworking of tikanga Māori in the KingsWay School community.

Background

KingsWay recognizes the significance of the foundational relationship between Māori and non-Māori in Aotearoa | New Zealand. We believe that we can grow and learn how to better honour this relationship through engagement with te ao Māori. We want to demonstrate authentic relationships flowing out of our special character to bring about positive outcomes for all members of the KingsWay community.

Progress

Te Komiti (the name of the growth group leading in this domain) has identified three areas of growth after consultation with students and staff. These areas are language acquisition and use, acknowledging mana through a uniquely KingsWay and te ao Māori way, and increasing our understanding of tikanga Maori. Important relationships with Te Herenga Waka o Orewa and a consultant Kaiārahi help guide the school on its journey.

Status

Growth areas identified, and performance indicators developed. Implementation timeline in place.