10 Te Reo Māori
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Year 13 (2025) students are required to attend Subject Confirmation on Thursday 23 January to finalise their timetable.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Povey.
MYP Language Acquisition
Optional Subject
Objectives
- To extend students' linguistic and cultural understanding and their ability to interact appropriately with others.
- To introduce students to new ways of thinking about, questioning, and interpreting the world and their place in it.
- To acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that equip students for living in a world of diverse peoples, languages and cultures.
- To challenge and consider our own identities and assumptions.
- To develop understanding of the power of language.
- To enjoy using another language in meaningful situations.
- To develop an understanding of the culture through:
- Karakia, Mihimihi, Pepeha, Whakataukī (Prayers, formal greeting, formal speech, proverbs).
- Waiata, Haka, Mau Rākau (Song, dance, fitness).
- Whakawhanaungatanga (Relationship building).
- Marae-a-iwi (Local Marae).
- Manaaki (Hosting).
- Toi (Art/Craft).
Outcomes
- To build language confidence in Te Reo Māori.
- To become familiar with Te Ao Māori or the Māori World View and how to apply the language in a modern context.
Content
MYP Unit | Outline |
Tōku Taurere – Glendowie | Students learn vocabulary and structures to talk about their local community. |
Tāmaki ki Rāwhiti – East Coast Living | Students discuss how to talk about transport to and from school, activities after school, and things my whānau do on the weekend. |
Tōku Tāmaki Makaurau, tōku kāinga – My Auckland, My Home (My City) | Students discover significant places and events unique to Tāmaki Makaurau. |
Tōku Aotearoa – My World | Students explore the world around them and discuss their place in it. |
Subject Overview
Term 1
Tōku Taurere - My Local Community.
Ākonga will talk about activities they do before and after kura, and in the weekends.
- Days of the week, before and after, hobbies and sports, likes and dislikes.
Term 2
Tōku Aotearoa, tōku kaīnga - My NZ, My Home.
Ākonga will learn about different destinations in Aotearoa, what makes them unique. Can apply the language to talk about each trip.
Focus: Numeracy - Working within a Budget.
- Plan trips around Aotearoa that include flights, accommodation, car hire and tourist attractions. Outer islands are included.
Term 3
Te Ao Nui - The World.
Ākonga will learn about the geography of the world.
Focus: Geography and Numeracy.
- Look at different continents, the uniqueness of each.
- Plan a trip to two different locations.
Term 4
Tōku Anamata, tōku wawatā - My Future, My Aspirations.
Ākonga will talk about their future aspirations.
Focus: Thinking Ahead.
Semester A
Tōku Taurere.
Tōku Aotearoa, tōku kāinga.
Semester B
Te Ao Nui.
Tōku Ao, tōku wawatā.
Recommended Prior Learning
- Year 9 Māori.
- In cases of proven language ability, a student may begin at Year 10 level – following discussion with Head of Faculty.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: Nil.
Associated Costs: Nil.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Criteria A: Listening Comprehension.Criteria B: Reading Comprehension.
Criteria C: Speaking.
Criteria D: Writing.
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Copywriter, Anaesthetist, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Barrister, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Community Development Worker, Conservator, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Judge, Curator, Radio Presenter, Workplace Relations Adviser, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Ranger, Health Promoter, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Massage Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Court Registry Officer,
Disclaimer
It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.