Programme & Curriculum

Te Puna Kōhungahunga Mana Motuhake, is a Māori-medium centre, and operates on a whānau model. We encourage tamariki to learn about the tikanga and reo of tangata whenua of the rohe, and to provide a learning environment that responds to the interests and learning needs of individual tamariki.

We offer a dynamic learning environment based on Te Whāriki (NZ Early Education Curriculum) that is child-focussed and offer learning-through-play opportunities, to enable confident and competent tamariki. There is also focus on learning te reo Māori and tikanga. Learning may be in both English and te reo or in te reo only.

Our centre is a Māori-medium setting level 2 which means te reo Māori is spoken 51-79% of the time. Many of our kaiako speak additional languages, and all home languages are valued.

Ō Mātou Wawata

We Want Our Mokopuna To Have:

• Te reo Māori
• An understanding of and an involvement in ngā tikanga Māori.
• Manaaki – respectful relationships.
• Tuakana/teina relationships – look after each other.
• Mana tangata – to be able to stand confidently in both worlds.
• Pride in who they are – know their identity.
• Respect for the environment.
• Love and feel valued and special.
• A feeling of belonging – this is their place.
• Good self esteem.
• A desire to learn.

Kaupapa Māori

• The tamariki are encouraged to learn and present their pepeha. We learn waiata Māori, mōteatea, and kapa haka. The tamariki say karakia mō te kai. Instruction is in both English and te reo Māori or Māori only.
• The tamariki have regular involvement in various kaupapa. We attend pōwhiri, hui, regular hīkoi (3+).
• We celebrate Matariki and Christmas
• We plan a noho marae once a year.