Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 28, 2017 17:28:51 GMT 12
MOST TARANAKI HIGH SCHOOLS HAVE HAD TE REO MAORI AS A COMPULSORY SUBJECT FOR YEARS
While debate has been raging in Auckland about whether to make te reo Maori compulsory in schools, Taranaki educators have been offering the language for years.
What's more, interest in the subject is booming, principals say.
Earlier this month Auckland Grammar landed itself in controversy when it made the move to introduce mandatory te reo Maori classes to its Year 9 students
Te reo Maori in Taranaki secondary schools:
* New Plymouth Girls' High School - optional at all Year levels
* New Plymouth Boys' High School - all Year 9 students receive 40 hours while other Years can pick up the subject as an elective
* Francis Douglas Memorial College - classes are compulsory for all of students from Years 7 to 9 and optional from Years 10 to 13
* Hawera High School - all Year 9 students take te reo Maori a core subject and optional in following Years
* Inglewood High School - compulsory in Year 9 and optional beyond
* Opunake High School - a core subject for Years 9 and 10 and optional for following Years
* Waitara High School - all Year 9 students receive 32 hours while optional for additional Years
* Sacred Heart Girls' College - compulsory across Years 7 to 9 and optional beyond
* Coastal Taranaki - optional at all Year levels
* Spotswood College - compulsory in Year 9 and optional beyond
* St Mary's Diocesan School - Currently not taught at any level, optional or otherwise
* Stratford High School - Year 9 students receive 40 hours while other Years can pick up the subject as an elective
* Te Wharekura o Te Pihipihinga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea - full immersion
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/95198172/Most-Taranaki-high-schools-have-had-te-reo-Maori-as-a-compulsory-subject-for-years
While debate has been raging in Auckland about whether to make te reo Maori compulsory in schools, Taranaki educators have been offering the language for years.
What's more, interest in the subject is booming, principals say.
Earlier this month Auckland Grammar landed itself in controversy when it made the move to introduce mandatory te reo Maori classes to its Year 9 students
Te reo Maori in Taranaki secondary schools:
* New Plymouth Girls' High School - optional at all Year levels
* New Plymouth Boys' High School - all Year 9 students receive 40 hours while other Years can pick up the subject as an elective
* Francis Douglas Memorial College - classes are compulsory for all of students from Years 7 to 9 and optional from Years 10 to 13
* Hawera High School - all Year 9 students take te reo Maori a core subject and optional in following Years
* Inglewood High School - compulsory in Year 9 and optional beyond
* Opunake High School - a core subject for Years 9 and 10 and optional for following Years
* Waitara High School - all Year 9 students receive 32 hours while optional for additional Years
* Sacred Heart Girls' College - compulsory across Years 7 to 9 and optional beyond
* Coastal Taranaki - optional at all Year levels
* Spotswood College - compulsory in Year 9 and optional beyond
* St Mary's Diocesan School - Currently not taught at any level, optional or otherwise
* Stratford High School - Year 9 students receive 40 hours while other Years can pick up the subject as an elective
* Te Wharekura o Te Pihipihinga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea - full immersion
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/95198172/Most-Taranaki-high-schools-have-had-te-reo-Maori-as-a-compulsory-subject-for-years