Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jun 25, 2023 4:47:58 GMT 12
COLLEGE DEFENDS STATUS OF MĀORI STUDIES BLOCK - 'THE SPIRITUAL BASE OF THE SCHOOL'
A Palmerston North high school is at odds with the Ministry of Education over the classification of a building which the school sees as its unofficial marae.
Moller said the block didn’t have official marae status, but it was a culturally appropriate Māori space for students.
“It's a marae, it's a safe haven for [students] during morning tea and lunch times to have a break from what's happening around the school.”....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/300912669/college-defends-status-of-mori-studies-block--the-spiritual-base-of-the-school
A Palmerston North high school is at odds with the Ministry of Education over the classification of a building which the school sees as its unofficial marae.
Moller said the block didn’t have official marae status, but it was a culturally appropriate Māori space for students.
“It's a marae, it's a safe haven for [students] during morning tea and lunch times to have a break from what's happening around the school.”....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/300912669/college-defends-status-of-mori-studies-block--the-spiritual-base-of-the-school