Te Tikanga Rua Reo
Te Tikanga Rua Reo is a special character programme that offers tamariki a national curriculum programme both through Te Reo Māori and English. Our aim is for pupils graduating in Year 6 to be confident in both languages, to possess a strong identity, and a sound understanding of tikanga Māori.
Te Tikanga Rua Reo provides a stimulating and positive environment that always stands for:
Te Hāpai i te Reo Rangatira
The acquisition and revitalisation of Te Reo Māori
Kia mau ki ngā tikanga a kui mā a koro mā
The maintenance of traditional Māori knowledge and practices
Whaia te iti kahurangi
The pursuit of dreams and aspirations
Oranga taiao, oranga tangata, oranga whānau
Environmental, personal and collective wellbeing
Ō MĀTOU UARĀ – Our Values
• Wairuatanga – fun and spirituality
• Manaakitanga – kindness, caring, and hospitality
• Whanaungatanga – positive relationships & community
• Rangatiratanga – managing self, leadership • Aorakitaka – pursuit of excellence
• Auahatanga – creativity • Kaitiakitanga – guardianship and preservation
ENROLMENT INTO TE TIKANGA RUA REO
Students who live within the school’s home zone and meet the criteria for enrolment in the special programme will be enrolled ahead of out of zone students. The criteria for acceptance into Te Tikanga Rua Reo is outlined in the information available from the school office. If there are more applicants in any priority group than places available a ballot will be conducted.
