Week 8 - Term 3 - 2021

 Aroha ki te tangata,

Ahakoa ko wai te tangata

Love people, in spite of who they are

Week 8 13 - Hepetema - 17 Hepetema Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language week Te Kura Practice Examinations - Fri 17	Week 9 13 - Hepetema - 17 Hepetema Year 10 Market Day - Wed 22 Senior school exams beginning - Thurs 23 Junior Speech competition - p4 on Thurs 23
Assembly -  Wed -  ? Friday - Nil	Assembly -  Wed -  ? Friday - Nil
Meeting  Learning Area - Tuesday	Meeting  Staff

Information for Staff

1. Yesterday we had confirmation that students will now be awarded Learning Recognition Credits (LRC) for NCEA this year.

Level 1 students will receive 1 LRC per 5 credits achieved through assessment, up to a cap of 8 LRCs and Levels 2 and 3 will receive a maximum of 6.

There is still no change to the endorsement for subjects or certificates or for the 14 credit minimum in 3 subjects in level 3 subjects needed for University Entrance.

Remember that these credits are not awarded against a subject and do not come with Achieved, Merit or Excellence, but give a bit of breathing room for those who were wondering whether they would meet the 80 credit minimum at Level 1, or the 60 credits needed for Level 2 and 3.

2. Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week has been celebrated in New Zealand since 1975. It acknowledges and celebrates the Māori language as a unique cultural treasure for all New Zealanders.

Te reo Māori has its origins in East Polynesia. The language is closely related to Tahitian and Cook Islands Māori and to a lesser degree to Hawaiian and Marquesan. In recent years, the use of te reo Māori has become more prevalent and people are working hard to ensure the language is rejuvenated and preserved for future generations.
Each year The Māori Language Commission sets a theme for the week, and a range of activities, promotions, and events encouraging the use of te reo Māori take place around the country. 
The theme this year is:
Kia Kaha te Reo Māori - Let's make the Māori language strong
Below are some words and phrases that you can use to embrace the Māori culture.
Kura -School
Mahi - Work
He aha te wā? - What is the time?
Inu wai - Drink Bottle
Ārai kanohi - Face mask
Kei te pēhea koe? - How are you?
Kei te hiakai au - I am hungry
Kia tere! - Hurry up!
Pōmārie - Goodnight

3. Google Arts and Culture is an incredibly rich resource for teachers. Resources are organised into subject areas with lesson plans, or you can browse through activities. Click here to see what is available.

Students can experience virtual 3D tours of famous sites and landmarks, such as the Palace of Versailles, the Colosseum, sports facilities, museums and theatres. Click here to see what is on offer.

Here is a quick guide for teachers