by Claire Howison | May 5, 2025 | Community, Curriculum, Parent Information
At Ararira we hold mihi whakatau to welcome new staff and students at the beginning of each term. Our mihi whakatau are run according to the guidelines of Te Taumutu Rūnanga. These are outlined in this document, and adapted according to our needs, in collaboration...
by Claire Howison | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
The curriculum taught in New Zealand schools is currently undergoing a refresh and changes to the eight curriculum learning areas will be phased in over the next three years (2023-2026). The first area to be redesigned and introduced into schools across the country is...
by Claire Howison | Oct 19, 2022 | Community, Curriculum, Newsletter, Parent Information
Mana Ōrite / equal status is founded on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. In our school it is the understanding of mātauranga Māori, Māori approaches to teaching and learning and the Te Ao Māori kete of knowledge, as having an equal value within education. It is...
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