Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 3, 2017 17:02:42 GMT 12
RODNEY READERS DISAGREE WITH COMPULSORY TE REO MAORI LESSONS
Nearly 70 per cent of Rodney Times Neighbourly readers disagree with the Green Party suggestion for te reo Maori to be taught in all schools.
In an unscientific poll posted to the Rodney Times Neighbourly page, 69.1 per cent of voters said learning te reo Maori in schools should be optional, not compulsory.
Sue Norwood-Evans from Orewa commented: "Absolutely not, how will learning the Maori language help forward the majority of kids in life unless they're from a Maori family/community or attend an all Maori place of education. Teach them financial skills, manners, respect and the 3 R's, also teach responsibility for when they become drivers on the road. Now that would improve our country and save lives."
Alex Dick from Stanmore Bay said it would be more beneficial for children to learn English properly, before other languages.....
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/89050441/rodney-readers-disagree-with-compulsory-te-reo-maori-lessons
Nearly 70 per cent of Rodney Times Neighbourly readers disagree with the Green Party suggestion for te reo Maori to be taught in all schools.
In an unscientific poll posted to the Rodney Times Neighbourly page, 69.1 per cent of voters said learning te reo Maori in schools should be optional, not compulsory.
Sue Norwood-Evans from Orewa commented: "Absolutely not, how will learning the Maori language help forward the majority of kids in life unless they're from a Maori family/community or attend an all Maori place of education. Teach them financial skills, manners, respect and the 3 R's, also teach responsibility for when they become drivers on the road. Now that would improve our country and save lives."
Alex Dick from Stanmore Bay said it would be more beneficial for children to learn English properly, before other languages.....
www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/89050441/rodney-readers-disagree-with-compulsory-te-reo-maori-lessons