It is Maori language week and we have started off by looking at why it is important for ALL children (Maori, European, and other cultures) to learn Te Reo. Maori culture is part of our identity as New Zealanders. We are all richer if we understand our shared history and shared identity. We also looked at how knowledge about a language and culture develops further pride in it as part of our identity.
We also looked at the haka, its origins and the different purposes of them.
We will be looking at some key Maori terms such as 'Mana' that are not easily translated into a single English word. We will also look at 'Whanaungatanga' (A sense of belonging) and 'Manaakitanga' (the ability to show love and make people feel welcome). We will also spend time on vowel sounds and common blends with a focus on pronouncing place names correctly.
Here are a few videos we are using to help us:
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