Post by Kiwi Frontline on Aug 17, 2017 17:31:26 GMT 12
SHOULD TE REO MAORI BE MADE COMPULSORY IN NEW ZEALAND SCHOOLS?
Compulsory Te Reo Maori in schools, it's a policy that divides opinion but not at one of New Zealand's premier private schools.
Christ's College in Christchurch, a school almost as old as the Treaty of Waitangi itself, is breaking the mold.
The school with a roll of 95 per cent non-Maori students has taken the bold step and made Te Reo compulsory for year nine students in the hopes of starting a national debate.
Joe Eccelton from Christ's College says the move is to enhance the cultural perspective of students.....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/should-te-reo-maori-made-compulsory-in-new-zealand-schools
Compulsory Te Reo Maori in schools, it's a policy that divides opinion but not at one of New Zealand's premier private schools.
Christ's College in Christchurch, a school almost as old as the Treaty of Waitangi itself, is breaking the mold.
The school with a roll of 95 per cent non-Maori students has taken the bold step and made Te Reo compulsory for year nine students in the hopes of starting a national debate.
Joe Eccelton from Christ's College says the move is to enhance the cultural perspective of students.....
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/should-te-reo-maori-made-compulsory-in-new-zealand-schools