Level 1 Te Reo Maori
11MAO Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs R. Jeffery, Mrs K. Selwyn.
Recommended Prior LearningA Full year of Year 10 Te Reo Māori, or at the discretion of the Head of Faculty.
To be successful in the course, students will be required to focus on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This is a full year course for students who want to develop their Māori language understanding. It covers all four skills of the language (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and tikanga Māori.
There will be summative and formative assessments throughout the year.
Topics covered in the course include - family life in and around the home; the Marae; events, activities and places; favourite sports and hobbies; and recreating a news broadcast.
Course Overview
Term 1
Kōrero i te Kāinga (Speaking in and around the home)
New sentence structures will be introduced along with karakia, waiata and vocabulary throughout the year. The skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will all be covered each term.
Term 2
Tōku Haerenga me Te Marae (My journey and the Marae)
Term 3
Āku mahi ngahau (My favourite sports and hobbies)
Term 4
Te Karere (The News)
Pathway
Learning te reo Māori in Aotearoa supports in fostering a deeper cultural connection with our indigenous heritage. It promotes inclusivity by helping to preserve and revitalize a unique language, while contributing to New Zealand’s bicultural identity. Proficiency in te reo Māori opens up career opportunities and supports Māori language revitalization efforts. Ultimately, learning te reo Māori is a powerful way to connect with Aotearoa's rich cultural landscape and participate in shaping a more inclusive society.