Waimate High School Newsletter

KIA KAHA TE REO MĀORI!

Lifelong learner Marie Donaldson returns to study part-time at the University of Canterbury.
    by Marie Donaldson

Mrs Marie Donaldson is embarking on her journey toward becoming future ‘Dr Marie Donaldson’. Marie is studying toward a Doctor of Education at Te whare Wānanga o Waitaha, the University of Canterbury. The Doctor of Education is designed for professionals in education and related fields. Built on a cohort model of inquiry, the Doctor of Education provides a structured, supportive, rigorous approach to doctoral study. The Doctor of Education builds leadership and commitment, fosters scholarly excellence, and allows candidates to connect educational research with questions of professional practice. Marie’s focus is te reo Māori and hopes to bring together local education settings with a common reo Māori, contextual to Te Waimatemate. Mum of three, Marie is studying part-time by distance and has recently received exciting news of a University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship for 2023. Although studying by distance can be challenging and isolating at times, I especially look forward to coming together with my classmates, course lecturers and my Doctorate supervisor once a term.  Nō reira, ma te huruhuru, ka rere te manu, adorn the bird with feathers and it will fly.