DESIGN ELEMENT
3. Clear references to Te Ao Māori
DESCRIPTION
Inclusion in the grounds of spaces that provide for the leaning tikanga and kawa and help children to learn about and connect to Te Ao Māori, for example:
Small whare to be used as teaching and breakout spaces
A permanent hāngī pit
PURPOSE AND EXPLANATION OF MECHANISM
To be used as fantastic play areas during breaks, and equally, especially by older students, as breakaway areas for small-group work
To connect tamariki to Te Ao Māori and traditional ways of life
As a setting for transfer of kawa (cultural practices) from both kaiako and members of our kids’ whānau and wider community
To build mana whenua and allow tamariki to reference their own whakapapa
To provide opportunities for whānau to teach traditional skills and tikanga around activities related to traditionally-important species such as Kūmara, Pikopiko, and Mānuka
To foster collaboration
To provide opportunities to better connect whānau and community with the kura