We offer a special programme of learning at our kura and are proud of the holistic approach we take to raising tamariki with whānau. Our personalised learning strategies are a key point of difference as is our capability to deliver in more than one language.

TE KURA O TUAHIWI

• Te Kura o Tuahiwi is committed to the revitalisation and retention of te reo Māori.

• Our commitment links to the five goals Ngāi Tahu have outlined in the Mau ki te ako http://www.tetapuae.co.nz/projects/mau-ki-te-ako/

MĀORI MEDIUM CLASSES: WHITIREIA

• Our tamariki are learning in contexts within Te Ao Māori. TMOA http://www.tmoa.tki.org.nz/Te-Marautanga-o-Aotearoa

• L1 - Curriculum is taught in Maori for more than 20 and up to 24.75 hours per week (81% - 99% of total time) 
  

• Literacy and Mathematics are taught in te reo Māori. Student achievement is in relation to the levels in the curriculum document Te Mārautanga o Aotearoa. 

• Te reo Pākehā (English) will be taught as a learning area in Years 6 - 8 classes, however not reported against. 

ENGLISH MEDIUM CLASSES: PUAKA

• Classes follow the New Zealand Curriculum document. NZC

• Puaka are level 2 with kaiako required to speak 51-80%.

• Literacy and Numeracy are delivered in English. Student achievement is reported according to the levels in curriculum document, The New Zealand Curriculum.

• Te reo Māori is taught as a learning area, with a focus on oracy.