Treaty of Waitangi
POLICY 1.2
POLICY 1.2
TREATY OF WAITANGI
TREATY OF WAITANGI
RATIONALE
RATIONALE
The Treaty of Waitangi has a unique place in the history and development of New Zealand and to meet our legal requirements in relation to Maori under the Education Act 1989.
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
- To give all pupils an understanding of Maori values and culture. (Participation)
- To recognise and value the bi-cultural heritage of New Zealand society. (Protection)
- To help our children recognise the richness of New Zealand’s dual cultural heritage.(Partnership)
- To recognise our obligation under the Treaty of Waitangi.
- To ensure that Maori students get the best possible education to improve their educational status.
GUIDELINES
GUIDELINES
- Ensure that understanding of both cultures is promoted through inclusion of the Maori perspective in all learning areas.
- Make use of any local resource and resource people to enhance effective teaching of Te Reo Maori and Taha Maori.
- Provide staff and Board of Trustees with an awareness of our obligations to the Treaty through Professional Development.
- Recognise that in some cases the needs of Maori children are different and that extra special resources and teaching methods may be required.
- Student achievement information will be used to develop strategies for improving Maori student outcomes.
- As a school we will consult at least once a year with the Maori parents of the school and relevant community personnel, and report on Maori student achievement.
Approved: 04/17
Review By: 11/19