Te Ao Māori
Striving to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all that we do.
"A muri nei kia pai ki aku taonga Māori, taonga Pākeha, kia haruru tō reo ki ahau i te Reinga."
"After I have gone, be good to my Māori people and my European people, let the thunder of your voice reach me in the spirit land."
— Te Wharepouri, Te Atiawa Chief (The Ohaki of Wharepouri, 1842)
Our Bicultural Strength
At Roseneath School, we view our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi as one of our greatest strengths. Our aim is that this kaupapa resonates from our governance and management, all the way through to our youngest ākonga (learners) and our wider community.
We want our students to know what came before them as they head into their futures. We are proud to learn about the rich local histories of our place. Before it was Roseneath, the first name given to this land by Ngai Tara (the descendants of Tara-ika) was Te Wai Hīrere, which is now the proud location of our kura.
Bringing Our Kaupapa to Life
We actively continue to build our knowledge and use of Te Reo Māori so that it becomes a natural, everyday part of life in our classrooms and our playground.
At Roseneath, our bicultural kaupapa includes:
Rich Storytelling: Teaching and learning about Aotearoa and local histories, including pūrakau (stories) and kōrero tuku iho (histories) with guidance from our Mana Whenua, Te Atiawa (through their Kura Ahurea Programme).
Warm Welcomes: Welcoming new students and their whānau with a whole-school mihi whakatau each year.
Community Connection: Regularly meeting and hearing from our rōpū whānau (the whānau of our Māori students).
Significant Events: Proudly commemorating Waitangi Day and Parihaka, and celebrating Matariki and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Kapa Haka
Kapa Haka is an integral and vibrant part of student life at our kura. To ensure every child has the opportunity to participate, the school proudly funds weekly Kapa Haka tutoring for all students, led by our fantastic tutor, Henare. These sessions are highly anticipated and give our tamariki the chance to learn waiata, haka, and tikanga in a fun, engaging environment that builds immense pride and self-confidence.
For our older students who wish to take their passion further and step up as role models, we also facilitate a dedicated Kapa Haka Leadership group. This ensures we sustain an active Kapa Haka rōpū that proudly represents our school at assemblies, pōwhiri, and special community events.
Experience Te Wai Hīrere For Yourself
Want to see our bicultural kaupapa and vibrant school culture in action? We would love to show you around our kura.