TREATY OF WAITANGI POLICY

PURPOSES:

1 To provide all students and teachers with opportunities to understand, respect and

value Tikanga Maori (Maori values, attitudes and behaviour).

2 To develop an understanding of cultural differences between maori and other ethnic groups in Aotearoa among all pupils, parents and teachers.

3 To ensure Maori parents have priority in making decisions about Maori education

4 To present students with an honest and fair appraisal of the history of Aotearoa - New Zealand giving recognition to the positive Maori contribution to our nation.

GUIDELINES:

1 Opportunities should be used for liaison between the school, Kai Tahu people and the Maori Catholic Community.

2 Tikanga Maori is to be an important part of all areas of school life, so nurturing our tamariki.

3 That all available resources be utilised to give students and teachers opportunities for Te Reo Maori and Tikanga Maori.

4 Every year a budget will be allocated for resources.

5 That the school is sensitive to the cultural needs of our Maori tamariki.

Reviewed November 2001

Reviewed 15 September 2004