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2023 SCHOOL GOALS

Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori Integrate mātauranga Māori into the curriculum and develop the presence of te ao Māori in classrooms and around the school campus .
Link to Strategic Plan Goals : Goal 1 : People . Goal 2 : Learning . Goal 4 : School Culture .
Historical Position
2023 Goal
HNHS has a Māori student population of
To enhance the presence of te ao Māori and tikanga Māori at HNHS thereby ensuring the school is a truly bi-cultural learning environment . By
17.3 %.
Considerable work has been
recognising , celebrating and enhancing kaupapa Māori the kura will honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support rangatahi to become culturally
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In conjunction with changes to the New Zealand Curriculum and NCEA , teachers will work to provide equal status to mātauranga Māori in courses ,
repsonsive strategic plan . The presence of te ao Māori within classrooms and
classrooms and around the school . This will involve work at the curriculum level as well as professional learning for kaiako across the school and changes to learning opportunities for ākonga .
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Focus Area
Goal 1 : People
Year Group
Years 9-13
Gender
Male and Female
All
Ethnicity
Goal 2 : Learning Goal 4 : School Culture
Action
Responsibility
Timeframe
Resourcing
Target :
Introduction of Te Ao Haka as a year 9 option class
SLT , Kōkā Ripeka , Matiu Whiting
1-year
Development of a full 5-year Te Ao Haka course to be implemented as 2023 year 9 students move through the school
SLT , Kōkā Ripeka , Matiu Whiting
5-years
Professional learning for Kaiako Curriculum funding for teaching resources
Professional learning for Kaiako Curriculum funding for teaching resources
• Equal numbers (~ 80 %) of year 9 students complete TAH course .
• Students exposed to HNHS kawa and tikanga as well as an introduction to taha Māori
• Staff engage in professional learning and kōrero with other kaiako to develop a 5-year programme of learning .
Mana ōrite mō te mātauranga Māori – Bringing equal status to mātauranga in the curriculum and classrooms
Increasing the representation of te ao Māori around the school and in classrooms
SLT , C and A Committee , all teachers
Principal , SLT , Te Waka Awhina , all teachers
NCEA changes from 2024 – 2026 and NZC changes uncertain
Professional learning for teachers – encouraging attendance at courses , conferences . Fostering connections and networks to share materials and resources
1-year Staff PLD ( Kāuwaka ) Investment in physical aspects of the school grounds and activities Involvement with Kahui Ako initiatives
• Departments prepare and are confident introducing new Level 1 NCEA standards .
• New standards incorporate mātauranga Māori as evidenced by unit plans , assessments and supporting resources .
• 15 staff participate in the Te Toka Tūroa course ( Kāuwaka )
• Changes to front office , windows , pou in entrance , Kīo-rahi uniforms , new signage
• Representation at matariki , Pō Whakanui
• Kupu o te wiki and staff karakia assist with improving level of te reo Māori amongst staff