Languages - NGA REO

Te Reo Maori

Mā te kimi, ka kite

Mā te kite, ka mōhio

Mā te mohio, ka mārama

(Seek and discover, discover and know, know and be enlightened)

In learning languages, students learn to communicate in an additional language, (communicate) develop their capacity to learn further languages (linguistic knowledge) and explore and understand different world views (cultural knowledge).

Te Reo me ōna tikanga Māori is available to students who wish to increase their understanding and their confidence in Te Ao Māori, strengthen their identity on the world stage and broaden their entrepreneurial and employment options for the future.

Te Reo Maori - Level 1

2027

Level 1 literacy credits available: 20

Total Level 1 credits available: up to 24

Course endorsement available: Yes

Dive into learning our precious indigenous language, our reo rangatira (our esteemed and revered language), our precious taonga - our treasure. It’s a life long journey but an important one. Let's work together for a truly bilingual nation. Begin or continue your personal journey here. Alongside language we do of course learn tikanga - culture. Our very own view of the world but not entirely unique because it is connected across the Pacific to our ancestors and whanaunga (relations) who migrated far and wide.

At NCEA Level 1 we are working towards NZC level 6 for language, so prior knowledge and learning in the subject is very helpful. Otherwise be prepared for some hard graft. (You can do it!) The refreshed standards have a focus on the spoken language but there is plenty of opportunity to demonstrate skills in writing simple texts also.

There is one externally assessed exam in term 4, with a derived grade or ‘practise’ exam for this in term 3.

There will be an opportunity to participate in and attend the regional Ngā Manu Kōrero - Māori Speech competition (but this is not compulsory - It really is an inspirational day though).

In case you didn’t know - Te Reo Māori as a subject can take you right through all NCEA levels and on to university. It is useful and valued in so many professions. Is this you? Karawhiua! Go for it!

Te Reo Maori - Level 2

Level 1 Literacy credits available: 28

Course endorsement: Yes

UE Reading credits available: 6

UE Writing credits available: 12

At NCEA Level 2 students understand and produce more complex language. They can communicate beyond the immediate context, for example, communicating about past and future events. They are learning to understand and produce a variety of text types. At Year 12 students are working around NZC Level 7, where students are expected to communicate information, ideas and opinions in Te Reo Māori and use the appropriate language in different situations.

Also at NCEA Level 2 Students can demonstrate their learning through listening to spoken Māori and answering questions about, or summarising what they have heard, as well as creating written pieces in Te Reo Māori. These three different skills are assessed as three separate Achievement Standards. While three internally assessed Standards are offered, students may choose to focus on just two, as well as the external Standards.

There are two externally assessed Standards, sat at the end of the year. A writing (Tuhituhi) and Reading (pānui) exam. There will be school exams to enable students to practice for these external assessments.

Achievement of all five standards will total 28 credits.The internal Standards offered in this course are also linked to the following Vocational Pathways: Social and Community Services, Primary Industries, Service Industries.

Field Trips

May include:

NCEA Level 2 & 3 will visit another marae in Te Ika -a- Maui and be able to experience and practice the tikanga and Reo of another hapū/ iwi ( 6 days- inclusive of Sunday)

Attending Ngā Manu Kōrero finals.

Attending Matatini

Te Reo Maori - Level 3

Level 1 Literacy credits available: 28

Course endorsement available: Yes

UE Reading credits available: 6

UE Writing credits available: 12

University Approved: Yes

At NZC Level 8 in language learning, students can use a wide range of vocabulary and sentence structures to express their thoughts and opinions accurately, as well as challenge or support those of others. They are able to take part in general conversations with speakers of Te Reo Māori, understand most of what is said and contribute relevant comments. They can use a range of strategies to help them learn and show a reasonable degree of fluency in Te Reo Māori.

As in the previous year levels, there are three internal Achievement Standards on offer. These Standards include assessment tasks in whakarongo (listening) kōrero (speaking) and waihanga tuhinga (essay or story writing). There are also two external exams, written (tuhituhi) and reading (pānui). These five achievement Standards will total 28 credits.

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