Time AllocationFor the effective development of Te Reo and Tikanga, there needs to be a specific time allocation.

Each year teachers will decide …..

Options

1. Half hour per week regularly (1 x 30minutes or 3 x 10 minutes)

2. Teaching Blocks - 1 afternoon per week for 5 weeks x two terms = 10 sessions

What Counts

This time is to be used for the teaching of Te Reo and Tikanga Maori. Depending on the timetabling structure these may occur concurrently.

What Doesn’t Count

“Being a New Zealander” and “Treaty of Waitangi” units will be classified as Social Studies time.

The time allocation for Te Reo and Tikanga does not include general greetings and its use throughout the day – which is encouraged to strengthen the children’s understanding and natural use of the language. It does not include general integration into such things as Art and Social Studies.