This course provides a Matauranga Māori focus for learners, representing the beginning of the journey from the ‘gateway’ towards the whare tipuna of the marae.
Course Content
Te Waharoa takes a holistic approach to Te Ao Māori, with learners embarking on a research journey through Māori Performing Arts, Te Reo Māori, Te Taiao - the natural world and it's importance to Māori, Māori history, and tribal traditions, carving and Māori design, plus many other aspects of Te Ao Māori. Students can choose to tackle NCEA unit standards and gain credits towards NCEA.
Year 10, Year 10 General Options, Languages - Ngā Reo
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