Using Maori

One of my (many) goals it to use more Maori in my day and to make sure that in my planning (and that of the team) the bi-cultural heritage is being respected.

I'm not one for token-ism and so I'm trying to use Te Reo Maori in a genuine way. Greeting students in the morning and afternoon, giving basic instructions, and learning basic vocab with my children. I believe that if they see me as a learner of Maori then they will be willing to give it a go too.

In the writing centre I have also put in some Maori writing to be done - a very simple Mihi, and I just need to explain what needs to be done so they students can do it with minimal support during Learning Centre time.