Samoa Language Week runs from May 26 to June 1 2024, and the 2024 theme is 'Tautua i le alofa, manuia le lumana’i – Serve in love for a blessed future'.

This year's theme emphasises the importance of kindness and love in helping others. The Samoan language is valued through the acts of service, respect, and nurturing relationships that are vital in Samoan culture. These values are passed down through families, schools, churches, and communities to keep the language and culture alive for future generations. These fit in perfectly to our school values and expectations.

Did you know Gagana Sāmoa is the third most spoken language in New Zealand? Give some of these common phrases a go with friends and family!

Want to know more? Here’s some other useful links:

Gagana Sāmoa bilingual resources. 

Sāmoa Capital Radio has a free Gagana Sāmoa app for beginners. Download it on Google Play or the App Store!

Schools can also register for free beginners Gagana Sāmoa Education Perfect courses here

Ministry of Pacific Peoples: Samoa Language Week Resources here.