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Embracing Te Reo and Maori Culture
To celebrate Maori Language Week, we have been doing many learning experiences for children to learn about Te Reo and Maori culture. The most important is to provide the opportunities for tamariki to understand the importance of Maori culture in Aotearoa. Our babies loved to listen to Maori waiata while our toddlers and preschool children experienced some Maori art activities such as pattern painting.
The children also listened to the Maori stories to gain insight into Maori culture. All of our children experienced Maori cultural dancing. The teachers also intentionally use Te Reo through their daily teaching practices not only just during Maori language week. The teaching team also strengthened their Te Reo and developed their understanding of Tikangha to ensure we respect Maori beliefs and values. Bicultural teaching practices are an essential part of our teaching philosophy at Best Start Beach Haven.
We align with the Treaty of Waitangi at Best Start Beach Haven to ensure we treat each other equally and respectfully regardless of our age, gender, culture, and religion. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari kē he toa takitini! Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community/a team to enable an individual's success.