Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 8, 2017 17:22:24 GMT 12
NORMALISING TE REO MĀORI ON THE SPORTS FIELD
Te Kura Kapapa Māori o Ruamata boy’s hockey team have made it into the final of the Olympic Stick competition in Pukekohe, beating Te Puke High School 2-1 in the semi-final today. Coach Tenga Rangitauira says the Māori language is one of the reasons they're succeeding.
A key player in the side, Moko Rangitauira Edmonds says, “Firstly, they don't understand what we're saying. Secondly, it's good because Te Reo Māori is the main language of our school, so there are many benefits.”
He maintains that this is an aspect of Māori language immersion schools, who follow the principles of the Te Aho Matua philosophy.
“It's important to extend language use beyond the walls of the school with sports, kapa haka and at home, so that the language gets out to the world.”...
www.maoritelevision.com/news/sport/normalising-te-reo-maori-on-sports-field
Te Kura Kapapa Māori o Ruamata boy’s hockey team have made it into the final of the Olympic Stick competition in Pukekohe, beating Te Puke High School 2-1 in the semi-final today. Coach Tenga Rangitauira says the Māori language is one of the reasons they're succeeding.
A key player in the side, Moko Rangitauira Edmonds says, “Firstly, they don't understand what we're saying. Secondly, it's good because Te Reo Māori is the main language of our school, so there are many benefits.”
He maintains that this is an aspect of Māori language immersion schools, who follow the principles of the Te Aho Matua philosophy.
“It's important to extend language use beyond the walls of the school with sports, kapa haka and at home, so that the language gets out to the world.”...
www.maoritelevision.com/news/sport/normalising-te-reo-maori-on-sports-field