12 Te Reo Māori (Correspondence Only)
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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: Ms A. Vincent.
What is Te Reo Māori?
Māori is one of the official languages of New Zealand and is an integral part of the country’s culture. There are numerous reasons to learn Māori including personal enjoyment or career requirements. Whatever the reason may be, learning Māori provides great satisfaction, a greater connection with New Zealand and an enhanced understanding of our culture and society. For many ākonga, including young adult and adult learners, there are no fees for Te Reo Māori courses. Please see the Fees page on the Te Kura website for further information.
What this course involves:
A range of themes and skills will be practised through listening, speaking, reading and writing in Māori. The following topics will be covered: ngā Atua Māori, Toku Ao, He Huihuinga, Ko te ao mārama and Tangata Rongonui. Learners must be self-motivated and capable of independent study to select this course.
Delivery Modes
This course is accessed through the My Te Kura online learning environment. Ākonga will be required to make and submit audio and/or video recordings, so a microphone and camera or mobile device are essential.
Recommended Prior Learning
An Achieved grade in Year 11 Māori in each assessment OR Head of Faculty approval.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $20.00 Language Perfect online vocabulary learning.
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, Dancer, Tattoo Artist, Midwife, Urban/Regional Planner, Elected Government Representative, Psychologist, 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, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Media Producer, Ranger, Hairdresser/Barber, Health Promoter, Health Services Manager, Naturopath, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Massage Therapist, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Speech-Language Therapist, Television Presenter, Tour Guide, Court Registry Officer, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage),
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.