te Kaupapa o te Kura

ABOUT US:


We are a full immersion Te Reo Maori, Kura a-Iwi (tribal school). Our curriculum is based on our tukuihotanga (culturacy). We ensure that our mokopuna are resourced, prepared and ready to meet their obligations as kaitiaki of our awa, ngahere, maunga, moana, whenua and hapu, and are proud to do so! As a kura a-Iwi ( tribal school), we aim to support our entire hapu by providing activities and events that support our people and bring Te Uri o Tai together.

WHAT WE PROVIDE/ OFFER:


  • Currently we provide localised education for mokopuna aged 5-12.

  • We host Wa Waiata for our hapu every week (Thursday's @ 10am).

  • Te Kura a Iwi o Pawarenga supports the Pawarenga Youth Program.

  • Te Kura a Iwi o Pawarenga is proud to host Athletics over the 2021-2022 Summer season for our taitamariki.

  • COMING SOON: Te Reo Maori classes for our whanau.


WHAT IS NGA KURA A-IWI?


Ngā Kura ā Iwi is a movement that has evolved due to the incredible effort, commitment and sacrifice of many elders, community leaders, families, schools, teachers and students. We will always be thankful for the efforts of many, which has enabled Ngā Kura ā Iwi to contribute to the advancement of our people and the growth of the Maori Medium movement. This movement includes Kōhanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori, Kura ā Iwi, Immersion Units and Wānanga.

Tukuihotanga - Culturacy is our “X” Factor: Tukuihotanga or Culturacy is the differentiating factor in regards to Kura ā Iwi. Culturacy is our tribal identity, our language (dialect), our culture and our values. For NKAI, Culturacy is the foundation because;

• It is who we are and we own it.

• It is at the heart of the education of our uri (students).

• Our aim is to ensure uri are “culturate”.

• Being a Ngāti - Secure in identity.

• A culturate uri will be a servant of their people.

​Written by Watson Ohia, Pou Kōkiri o NKAI, 2019


A timeline of education in pawarenga


1918 - 1943 Rotokakahi Native School in operation


February 1927 - Te Kura o Hata Maria mercy school opened by

Sister Anselm, Sr Marellus, Sr Cyril & Sr Helen Flynn


1943 - 1969 Rotokakahi Maori School in operation


1969 - Rotokakahi Maori School abolished


27th April 2020 - Te Kura o Hata Maria closes


28th April 2020 - Te Kura a-Iwi o Pawarenga opens


*Before the government initiated the establishment of schools, taitamariki were educated at home, by their wider whanau