2017 1 Tā ngā Ākonga Te Puawaitanga Te Kura Māori o Porirua
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Te Kura Māori o Porirua - He Kura te Tangata Te Whānau o Te Puawaitanga consists of three whānau home groups Te Pihinga Te Māhuri Te Pakiaka Ngā kaimahi o Te Whānau Puawaitanga Tumuaki Sophie Tukukino: Pāngarau s.tukukino@kura-porirua.school.nz Tāhuhu Whakaakoranga, Pukenga Kataraina Taepa Matakātea: Dip Tchg, Dip Bilingual Tchg K.taepa-matakatea@kuraporirua.school.nz Kaiako Hayley Galo Toi ataata, Umanga, Gateway h.galo@kura-porirua.school.nz BAA, Dip Tchg Lillani Keelan-Goldsmith BA Grad Dip Tchg Matihiko, Pāngarau Tau 9-10 l.keelan-goldsmith@kuraporirua.school.nz Appointment pending Tikanga ā-iwi, Hītori, Ingārihi Appointment pending Tikanga ā-iwi, Hītori, Ingārihi Appointment pending Pāngarau, Pūtaiao Tasha Ropata Te Reo Māori, Poutama Tau t.ropata@kura-porirua.school.nz Poumanawa Whakaakoranga, Dip Hapū Dev. Dip Design and Art, Tohu Reo Panekiretanga Hingangaro Smith Taiao, Literacy h.smith@kura-porirua.school.nz E Ed, Dip Whakairo, Boat Master Kahumoana Shedlock Hākinakina, Hauora k.shedlock@kura-porirua.school.nz Tohu Mātauranga Māori, Tohu MPA, Te Ataarangi Pōkaitahi, Pōkairua, Pōkaitoru Mal Gray Post Grad Dip Tech Sec, Tohu Mātauranga Māori Mātauranga Māori, Te Reo Rangatira m.gray@kura-porirua.school.nz Peter Butcher Pūtaiao Rāpare me Rāmere anake Jack Baker M.Mat, Physics Pāngarau, Pūtaiao j.baker@kura-porirua.school.nz Kaiāwhina EveJane Baker Kaiwhakahaere tari e.baker@kura-porirua.school.nz Wareko Te Angina Kaiawhina w.teangina@kura-porirua.school.nz Conway Mathews Kaitautoko c.mathews@kura-porirua.school.nz 3
Te Kura Māori o Porirua - He Kura te Tangata Te Kura Māori o Porirua is a total immersion kura established in 2001 under Section 156 of the Education Act 1989. In 2004, the kura opened a Tau 9 class, one level was then added each subsequent year. The Kura was set up, with the blessing of and in partnership with Ngāti Toarangatira and our Whānau Whānui to meet the educational and cultural needs of our tamariki graduating from Kōhanga Reo throughout the district. The following principles guide our Kura. They are our vision of what we will strive to achieve. Whai wāhitanga Tino Rangatiratanga Whakawhanaungatanga Kaitiakitanga Ka tiaki tātou i te katoa o te tamaiti Te taha hinengaro Te taha wairua Te taha whānau Te taha tinana Ma te mahi tahi tātou e whai hua ai Kaimahi Whānau Whānui Te Roopu Kaitiaki Te whakaruruhau Me whai tō tātou kura i te tikanga o te Marae. For us this means that our Kura is a place where: Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Mātauranga Māori is part of everything that we do. Everyone is welcome and able to contribute to our Kura Manaakitanga, aroha, mahi tahi and whanaungatanga are values that we nurture. We operate under a strong kawa. Me āta whakaaro tātou mo ngā tamariki i ngā wā katoa For us this means that our Kura is a place where: Our children feel safe We make good decisions based on the needs of children We are flexible and responsive to the needs of the tamaiti. Children are constantly exposed to good role models. He akonga tātou katoa: We take advantage of informal and formal learning opportunities Tuakana and teina learning is encouraged Expertise of the individual is recognised and nurtured We encourage and value risk taking We all have special skills that enable us to teach and learn 4
Absence You or your whānau must contact the kura if you are going to be absent for any reason. A reason for the absence must be received preferably on the day of absence, phone or email messages are sufficient. Unexplained absences will be investigated by the kura. This will involve a phone call home and follow up visit if necessary. Please note if you are absent for more than 10 consecutive days without justification the kura must notify the Ministry or Education and, remove your name from the kura roll. Please refer to the NCEA section of this booklet for absence during assessments. Access to Information Technology Our kura utilises Google Applications in order to ensure students have equitable access to IT the kura has entered into a partnership with Te Mana o Kupe Trust. This partnership enables whānau to enter lease to own agreements or, parents can purchase their chromebooks outright. All chromebooks used at the kura are purchased through this scehme. They are linked directly to the kura network, students are supplied with their own google accounts, this provides email accounts and access to google drive accounts. The kura has a cybersafety programme and policy. To access the internet or use the email all students must have completed the cybersafety programme and returned a signed consent form from their parent/ caregiver. Appeals processes and procedures If you have a concern about an aspect of assessed work please discuss this with your kaiako. If you want to appeal a grade that has been awarded by the kaiako you should complete the appeals form and give it to the kaiako within five days of receiving a grade. All appeals will be moderated by another kaiako, once the original kaiako has completed the remarking of the work. You will be notified within five days, the result of the appeal. Assessment Requirements You are required to complete all assessment requirements on or before the final date as notified by the kaiako of the specific subject. Extensions will need to be requested in writing prior to the final date. Dates for external assessment requirements will be notified at the beginning of the course. A record of all assessments you have completed will be kept by the kaiako and will be available to you and your whānau on request. Refer to NCEA section Missed Assessments Authenticity of student work All work handed in must be your own work. There will be a variety of authentication procedures carried out as appropriate for each assessment in each subject. These may include Some part of the assessment being carried out in class You may have to meet certain marking milestones or hand in a diary/log with your assessment You should be prepared to answer questions about your work Plans, resource material and draft work may be required to be submitted with the final product Kaiako may keep on-going work stored at kura You may have to repeat a performance In some assessment tasks you may be required to sign authenticity statements. 5
Career Services You will be given opportunities to discuss and plan career pathways from Tau 9. The Tau 9-10 programme will include units focussed on career planning. The Tau 11-13 programme will be designed in line with your own individual preferred pathway. Advice and guidance will be provided by the kura. Services such as Te Mana and Rapu Ara will be utilised within the programme and you will have the opportunity to attend local and regional career expos. EOTC/Trips Education outside of the classroom is an integral part of the programme. You will be given the opportunity to engage in a range of activities outside of the classroom. The immediate Porirua region is considered part of the Kura environment, therefore specific consent for each event will not be sought. Whānau will be notified of all excursions outside of the immediate Porirua region prior to the event. A permission form will be required to be completed by the parent/ caregiver. Excursions that fall outside of the regular classroom programme will attract their own costs again, parents will be notified in advance. For example Waka Ama, Kapa Haka. Extra Curricular Activities You are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities outside of the normal classroom programme. Costs these activities may incur will be notified at the beginning of the activity. Students and their families are expected to meet these costs prior to the completion of the activity. External Partnerships Below is a list of the external providers who have been utilised by our wharekura programme Te Wānanga o Raukawa Marae Based Studies Rangataua Mauri Ora Waka Ama Te Papa Victoria University of Wellington Outreach Programme The Correspondence School Whitireia Polytech Taratahi To assist with the pursuit of both team and individual sporting interests of students, the kura has formalised an agreement with Aotea College that enables our students to play in sports teams in Rugby, Basketball and Hockey. The kura regularly participates in both local and national secondary school Waka Ama regatta. Fitness Programmes Please talk with Koka Noni if you would like to negotiate a personal fitness programme. 6
Graduate Profile Our graduates will be confident, articulate speakers and writers of Te Reo Māori and English. They will be leaders confident in Māori and non-māori settings both nationally and internationally. They will be motivated learners with the skills and abilities to pursue their own self-determined pathways towards successfully following their passions. Homework You are expected to complete all homework tasks in the timeframe allowed. Kaiako can help you develop good, independent work habits to help you to complete homework to a high standard. Please note; each subject may require additional time. Refer to individual subject course outlines for details Individual Learning Needs The kura aims to cater for the learning needs of all individuals. As needs are identified, a system of support and monitoring will be initiated. Marae The following Marae are used as venue for the delivery of the programme from time to time: Takapuwahia Marae Hongoeka Marae Maraeroa Marae Horouta Marae Safe environment It is important that all student expect that the kura is a place where they are safe both physically and emotionally. Please follow the kura complaints procedure if they feel that they are not being treated fairly or if they feel unsafe at any time. School rules and regulations The kura rules and regulations will be upheld at all times. You can get copies of the school s Policy and Procedures manual from the tari. Senior formal On odd years (i.e. 2013, 2015) the kura hosts a formal for Year 12-13 students. We encourage representatives of the students, parents and kaiako to form a working party to plan this event. Tasks associated with the planning include Term 1- plan budget, set the date, identify and book a venue. Term 2 set theme, book entertainment and arrange catering. Term 3 plan formal dancing sessions, notify students of ticket costs. Term 4 partners to be introduced to Whaea Sophie, event held. Senior overseas trip In working to fulfil the graduate profile in the even years (i.e. 2014, 2016) the kura plans an overseas trip for Year 12-13 students. We are committed to ensuring that this trip relates to us discovering and learning more about ourselves and kōrero tuku iho. These trips are self-funded, we do not fundraise specifically for this. As this is a significant financial commitment for families and the kura, a payment scheme will be implemented. This means that whānau can establish an on-going automatic payment scheme or pay lump sums at identified times. A meeting specifically for this trip is held the year before the trip so parents and students are aware of the expectations. 7
Staff contact with students and student contact with staff There are occasions when staff may need to contact students regarding extra-curricular programmes or vice versa. It is preferable that this contact occur between EveJane as our administrator and parents, alternatively between parents and staff. It is also preferable that parents contact staff on behalf of their children rather than students texting staff directly. Parents will be notified of all kura sports and cultural events through kura pānui, EveJane always sends out emails to update whānau. At no time is it acceptable for staff to arrange to meet with students for any reason outside of kura activities without whānau consent. Student Management and Discipline Clear descriptions of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour will be shared with staff, students and whānau during the enrolment process and induction programme. Clear and precise consequences for unacceptable behaviour will also be outlined. It is the responsibility of the kura, the student and their whānau, that these are adhered to. Communications with a student and his/her whānau regarding behaviour concerns will be instigated by the student s teacher or the principal and written notes will be kept of all meetings. Student Progress Reports Parents/whānau will receive formal written reports each term. The reports are written in the language of instruction; eg subjects taught in Te Reo will be reported on Te Reo Māori. Students. parents and whānau are encouraged to attend parent-teacher interviews that occur one to two weeks after the reports are issued. Student support services Matua Conway, Matua Conrad (Whānau support worker) provide ongoing support specifically for students. In addition, Evolve Youth Health Services attends kura each Monday morning you can book through the tari. Whāea Hayley provide Careers guidance and support. Services from within the local community of the kura will be identified as suitable for accessing additional support if and when it is required. E.g. Evolve Youth Health, Te Korowai Aroha, Te Whare Marie. Uniform A high standard of dress is expected at all times. You must take responsibility for following the kura uniform guidelines. When you are required to wear your formal uniform, it should be clean, ironed and tidy. Consequences for non-regulation uniform items will involve confiscation of any extra clothing. 8
Overview of the Year 9-13 Programme Course Aim In keeping with the whakatauki He kura te tangata it is the intention of Te Kura Māori o Porirua to provide a Year 9-13 programme that enables you to follow an individual learning pathway. The programme and its delivery is bound by the four fundamental principles under which the kura operates: Kaitiakitanga Rangatiratanga Tamariki Whai wāhitanga Whānaungatanga In real terms, this means that the kura undertakes to provide you with all practical support to help you fulfil your learning and aspirations. As the kura is focussed on providing you with a range of career and future study opportunities a balanced programme has been developed, this programme aims at producing those graduates described in the graduate profile. What you will learn You will continue to develop your literacy skills in Te Reo Māori and English, numeracy and computing skills and develop further practical knowledge to enable you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This core programme will be supplemented by having the option of exploring other NCEA programmes, or participating in a study of tikanga Māori, wairua Māori, marae kawa, whaikōrero, karanga, pūtaiao and technology. 9
Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka Tau 9-10 Me mahi Wāhanga 1-2 Tipakohia kia 2 Wāhanga 3-4 Tipakohia kia 2 Te Reo Māori Ingārihi Pāngarau Toi ataata Matihiko Hākinakina Putaiao Tikanga a iwi Taiao Mātauranga Māori Puoro Te Reo Māori Ingārihi Pāngarau Tikanga a iwi Taiao Mātauranga Māori Puoro Toi ataata Matihiko Hākinakina Pūtaiao Tau 9 10 Rāhina Rātū Rāapa Rāpare Rāmere 8.50-9.50 Reo Māori Ingarihi Pāngarau KURA WHĀNAU WĀ WHĀNAU 9.50-10.00 Timo kai 10.00-11.00 Tipako 2 Reo Māori Ingārihi Pāngarau Tipako 1 11.00-11.10 Timo kai 11.10-12.10 Tipako 1 Tipako 2 Reo Māori Ingārihi Pāngarau 12.10-1.10 Pāngarau Tipako 1 Tipako 2 Reo Māori Ingārihi 1.10-2.00 Wā tina 2.00-3.0 Ingārihi Pāngarau Tipako 1 Tipako 2 Reo Māori Please note: for the first time the kura will offer Mātauranga Māori and Māori Performing Arts programmes out of school hours. This enables students to access specialist teachers and also to attend wānanga and noho to broaden learning experiences. More about this is in the timetable section. 10
Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka Tau 11 Me mahi Ngā kaupapa motuhake Tīpakohia kia rua Kaupapa anō Te Reo Māori Ingārihi Pāngarau Mo te katoa o te tau: Toi ataata Hītori/Tikanga ā Iei Pūtaiao Matihiko Hākinakina Taiao Mātauranga Māori: TWOR Māori Performing Arts Rāhina Rātū Rāapa Rāpare Rāmere 8.50-9.50 Individual study times unless recalled by Kaiako KURA WHĀNAU WĀ WHĀNAU 9.50-10.00 Timo kai 10.00-11.00 Reo rangatira Pāngarau Kaupapa 2 Ingarihi Kaupapa 1 11.00-11.10 Timo kai 11.10-12.10 Kaupapa 1 Reo rangatira Pāngarau Kaupapa 2 Ingārihi 12.10-1.10 Ingārihi Kaupapa 1 Reo rangatira Pāngarau Kaupapa 2 1.10-2.00 Wā tina 2.00-3.00 Kaupapa 2 Ingārihi Kaupapa 1 Reo rangatira Pāngarau 5.30-8.00 TWOR Mātauranga Māori 5-7.00 Kapahaka MPA Please note: for the first time the kura will offer Mātauranga Māori and Māori Performing Arts programmes out of school hours. This enables students to access specialist teachers and also to attend wānanga and noho to broaden learning experiences. More about this is in the timetable section. 11
Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka Tau 12 Me mahi Ngā kaupapa motuhake Tīpakohia tētehi i ia rōpū Kaupapa anō Te Reo Māori Ingārihi Kaupapa Rōpū 1 Kaupapa Rōpū 2 Kaupapa Rōpū 3 History Toi Pūtaiao Taratahi Matihiko Taiao Music Mātauranga Māori: TWOR Māori Performing Arts Pāngarau Gateway Hakinakina Rāhina Rātū Rāapa Rāpare Rāmere 8.50-9.50 Individual study times unless recalled by Kaiako KURA WHĀNAU WĀ WHĀNAU 9.50-10.00 Timo kai 10.00-11.00 Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 Kaupapa 2 Ingārihi Reo Rangatira 11.00-11.10 Timo kai 11.10-12.10 Reo Rangatira Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 Kaupapa 2 Ingārihi 12.10-1.10 Ingārihi Reo Rangatira Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 Kaupapa 2 1.10-2.00 Timo kai 2.00-3.0 Kaupapa 2 Ingārihi Reo Rangatira Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 5.30-8.00 TWOR Mātauranga Māori 5-7.00 Kapahaka MPA Subject selections i.e. Kaupapa 1, 2, 3 are very important, once selected they are not easily changed. Please think carefully before committing. 12
Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka Tau 13 Me mahi Ngā kaupapa motuhake Tīpakohia tētehi i ia rōpū Kaupapa anō Te Reo Māori Ingārihi Kaupapa Rōpū 1 Kaupapa Rōpū 2 Kaupapa Rōpū 3 History Toi Pūtaiao Taratahi Matihiko Taiao Music Mātauranga Māori: TWOR Māori Performing Arts Pāngarau Gateway Hakinakina Tau 13 Rāhina Rātū Rāapa Rāpare Rāmere 8.50-9.50 Individual study times unless recalled by Kaiako KURA WHĀNAU 9.50-10.00 Timo kai 10.00-11.00 Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 Kaupapa 2 Reo Rangatira Ingārihi 11.00-11.10 Timo kai 11.10-12.10 Ingārihi Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 Kaupapa 2 Reo Rangatira 12.10-1.10 Reo Rangatira Ingārihi Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 Kaupapa 2 1.10-2.00 Wā tina 2.00-3.0 Kaupapa 2 Reo Rangatira Ingārihi Kaupapa 1 Kaupapa 3 5.30-8.00 TWOR Mātauranga Māori 5-7.00 Kapahaka MPA Subject selections i.e. Kaupapa 1, 2, 3 are very important, once selected they are not easily changed. Please think carefully before committing. 13
This year you will be working toward: Gaining National Qualifications NCEA Level 1 OR NCEA Level 2 OR NCEA Level 3 OR A combination of these How many credits are needed? To get NCEA Level 1 you need: 80 Credits at level 1 or above including literacy and numeracy 10 credits must be in literacy (reading & writing) and 10 in numeracy (maths) Your literacy credits can come from either English or Te Reo Māori To get NCEA Level 2 you need: 80 credits At least 60 Level 2 credits or above To get NCEA Level 3 you need: 80 Credits At least 60 Level 3 credits or above The other 20 credits need to be Level 2 or above For 2016 to gain entry to University you need: At least 60 credits at Level 3 or above plus 20 credits from Level 2 or above A minimum of 10 Level 1 Mathematics (or Pangarau) credits. A minimum of 10 credits at Level 2 or higher literacy credits (5 reading, 5 writing) 14 credits each in three approved subjects* at Level 3 Please remember the credits can be gained over more than one year. You should be aiming to achieve at least 16 credits in each of your subjects in order to ensure you will gain a national certificate this year. NZQA will issue you with your own login account to track your credits, use this to help you track your credits through the year. The kura can also provide you with a printout as you need it. *A list of approved subjects is also available from the kura - check your choices with your kaiako to ensure you are eligible. 14
Course Endorsement Course endorsement is an integral part of the NCEA improvements package. Course endorsement will provide recognition for students who perform exceptionally well in individual courses. Students will be able to have their strengths in individual courses recognised with a course endorsement at Merit or Excellence. The key objective of course endorsement is to motivate students to achieve their potential in one or more courses. Students will gain an endorsement for a course where they achieve: 1. 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence at the lower level that supports the endorsement 2. at least 3 credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards 3. sufficient credits in a single school year The internal/external assessment requirement Each student s achievement for course endorsement must include at least 3 credits at Merit or Excellence from internally assessed standards as well as 3 credits at Merit or Excellence from externally assessed standards. It is not sufficient that the school s course contains standards with these grades; the individual student must achieve the grades to earn the course endorsement. Common Assessment Tasks (CATs), as for Level 1 Maths (91027), are externally assessed standards. Excluded from this rule are Physical Education, Religious Studies and Level 3 Visual Arts. Students will receive a course endorsement when they achieve: 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence in Physical Education standards or Religious Studies standards, where all achievement standards are internally assessed, or for Visual Arts: 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence from one of the externally assessed Level 3 Visual Arts standards OR 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence from internally assessed Level 3 Visual Arts standards Kāhui Kaiako ā Kaupapa (Subject teachers) are responsible for developing an overall vision for the teaching and implementation of a kaupapa. This group will also provide collegial support and mentoring. Goal setting hui are scheduled each term for whānau and student to meet with kaiako to discuss the child s progress or any concerns regarding their subject choices. This gives the kaiako and whānau an opportunity to make any changes if need. 15
Key Questions about Qualifications What is NCEA? New Zealand s national qualification for school learners is the National Certificate of educational Achievement (NCEA), administered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). There is a National Certificate of Educational Achievement at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. How does it work? All senior subjects offered at Te Kura Māori o Porirua will provide our students with the opportunity to obtain the National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 1, 2 or 3 Standards spell out what you must know and be able to do. When you have met all the requirements of the standard, you gain credits. Everyone who reaches the standard gets the recognition. Some subjects will be assessed by Achievement Standards, some by Unit Standard and some by a combination of both. A Unit Standard assessment will either be Achieved or Not Achieved. Achievement standards recognize three grades of achievement: Achieved (A), Merit (M) and Excellence (E). Although you only get the same number of credits for each of these, you should always aim for Excellence, as this will show on your Record of Learning and may also be required if you are applying for limited tertiary courses. Credits are like points that count toward a variety of national certificates which can be completed at school. Different Achievement or Unit Standards have different numbers of credits depending on the amount of work/effort/time that is expected. National Certificates can be studied at various levels. A National Certificate (Level 1) equates to a Year 11 level of study, National Certificate (Level 2) equates to Year 12; Level3 to Year 13, and so on. What about internal assessment? Some aspects of each area of learning will be assessed during the school year by your kaiako. Most of these involve practical skills such as giving a speech, making a product, performing a Kapa Haka bracket. All Unit Standards are internally assessed; some Achievement Standards are also internally assessed. Are there exams? Yes. Skills and knowledge in Achievement Standards that can be assessed by examination will be included in the end-of-year examinations run by NZQA. How will I know my results? Results will give details about each student s efforts see the next page. 16
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Internal Assessment Procedures Information for STUDENTS It is important that systems for assessment are consistent and fair. These guidelines are written to ensure that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities for assessment. These guidelines apply to all internal assessments (e.g. Practical activities, briefs, test and assignments) that generate results for national qualifications such as NCEA. You will also have practice assessments to help prepare you for the external assessments (mostly exams but also portfolios of practical work) conducted by NZQA at the end of the year. These guidelines also apply to practice assessments. In the unlikely event that you are unable to sit external assessments (e.g. because of sickness or family trauma) or your performance is impaired, you can apply for compassionate consideration to get grades for those standards, so it is important that you do your best in any practice assessments run by the school. You will be fully briefed about procedures before the external assessments at the end of the year. Course Outlines and Assessment Plans You will be given a course outline and assessment plan at the beginning of the year for each subject, telling you when to expect internal assessments and practice assessments. You will be given at least two weeks notice of the exact date of an assessment. This could be an assignment deadline or the milestone/checkpoint dates for an extended project, or a test. Authenticity of Student Work All work must be your own. There are penalties for a student if there is evidence that cheating has occurred, including inappropriately helping other student. The Teacher in Charge of the subject will consult with the Principal s Nominee about the evidence and they will make a decision. Where cheating has occurred in an internally assessed standard, you will gain no credit. Handing Work In All work must be handed in on the due date and all tests and in-class assessments must be done on the given date. Late work for assessment will not be accepted. In cases of illness or family/personal trauma, follow the Missed Assessment procedure (see below). Special Assessment Conditions Special Assessment conditions are provided for students with identified needs. Please see the Special Needs Coordinator if you have any queries in this regard. Fees Fees for national qualifications will be advised by invoice to parents/caregivers, along with information about financial assistance. Information can also be found on the NZQA website : www.nzqa.govt.nz 18
Missed Assessments If you cannot hand in an assignment on time, or do an in-class test or practical activity on the day, then you must apply to your teacher as soon as you know you will be late with an assignment or will be absent, or as soon as you return to school. Valid reasons for requesting an extension of time, or a new assessment date, or compassionate consideration for a grade, are: Sickness: supply a medical certificate or a note from a parent/caregiver Family trauma: supply a note from a parent/caregiver or from the Guidance Counsellor or your year group teacher. Tangihanga : supply a note from a parent/caregiver School sporting/cultural activity: The teacher in charge of the activity signs the Missed Assessment form. (Note: this reason is only valid if you inform the teacher in advance of the test or assessment). In all cases, fill in a Missed Assessment Application Form (attached and available at the kura office) and give it to the teacher whose assessment you have missed/will miss. Note that a request for extension of time must be made before the due date. Appeals Your kaiako will explain the criteria for each grade for an assessment when it is handed back to you. If you think that an assessment has been incorrectly marked you can ask the kaiako to reconsider. Your kaiako should explain the result and make any necessary alterations. If another kaiako did the assessing, that kaiako will be consulted. They may decide to alter your grade at this point, or not. If you are unhappy with the explanation, you may ask the Kaiako responsible for the subject area for a decision, using the Appeal Application Form (attached and available from the kura office). This must be done within one week of the work being handed back. If you disagree with the decision of the kaiako, the principal s nominee will be asked to consider the case. The Principal s Nominee may consult with the Tumuaki. Further Assessment Opportunities There is provision for reassessment for learners who cannot reach the specified standard, or parts of a unit standard. Procedures Student is to approach the teacher concerned and request a re-assessment specifying the performance criteria they wish re-assessed. The kaiako is to arrange for reassessment. Any reasonable costs involved are to be met by the student. Reassessment of any unit or part thereof can only occur once within a year. 19
Te Kura Māori o Porirua He tono arotake aromatawai Hoatu ki te tari Ingoa: Rōpū: Rangi: Kaupapa ako: Kaiako Paerewa Paetae, ingoa Hua aromatawai Rā i tae te otinga ki te ākonga Ko te take mo te arotake Kua kōrero kē ki te kaiako mo te whiwhinga: Me arotake anō tāku mahi nā te mea: Whakatau Ka ū tonu ki te whiwhinga kua tohua e te kaiako Kua tīni te whiwhinga ki te. E mārama ahau ki te whakataunga nei, kua whakaaetia e au Tohu (ākonga Signed: (HOD) Date: Principal s Nominee s Decision/Comment: Signed: (PN) Date: 20
Te Kura Māori o Porirua Missed Assessment Application Form Fill in the top section, attach appropriate letters or certificates and hand in to the office or your teacher. Ingoa: Roopū: Date of application: Missed assessment details: Subject: Name of teacher: Standard number and title: Type of assessment (practical, assignment, test, etc) Date of assessment or due date: Reason for missing assessment: (please tick one) Illness: medical certificate must be attached Family/personal trauma: documentation must be attached (e.g. letter from parent, counsellor, or tutor group teacher/dean) School sporting/cultural activity: Signature of teacher-in-charge of activity: Decision by HOD/Principal s Nominee: Extension granted. New due date: New assessment date granted. New date: Application denied. Comment: The reason for this decision has been explained to me and I accept the decision. Signed: (student) Signed: (staff member) Date: 21
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Te Wānanga o Raukawa and Te Kura Māori o Porirua Te Kura Māori o Porirua has enjoyed a positive partnership with Te Wānanga o Raukawa(TWOR) since 2007. All Year 13 students of Te Kura Māori o Porirua are expected to graduate with Te Heke Mātauranga Māori as a minimum qualification requirement. Most complete this diploma at Year 11 and some then go on to complete Poutuarongo Mātauranga Māori (a Degree Qualification). ARE THESE QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNISED NATIONALLY? All Te Wānanga o Raukawa tohu are listed on the National Qualification Framework Diplomas at Level 5 and Degrees at Level 8 respectively. The kura has identified some NCEA links with Te Wānanga o Raukawa modules, cross accreditation is possible if students complete all set assessment tasks. COURSE COMPONENTS: All courses at Te Wānanga o Raukawa consist of the Specialist Topic (e.g. Mātauranga Māori), Iwi and Hapū studies, Te Reo Māori and Rorohiko studies. Tau 1-2 students of the kura can apply for and receive recognition of prior learning in Te Reo Māori and Rorohiko studies. This requires students to complete a written task and participate in an oral assessment. Successful completion of these tasks will result in students gaining RPL for Reo Māori and Rorohiko. Generally our students enrol in the Specialist Topic (e.g. Mātauranga Māori); Iwi and Hapū studies only in the first two years. In the third year in addition to the Selected Study and Iwi- Hapu studies students are also required to complete a Hui Rumaki Reo.Course descriptions for the courses offered by the kura are provided below. COURSE COSTS: course costs for these studies have been negotiated with Te Wānanga o Raukawa. The kura is very fortunate that the costs are well subsidised by TWOR. The kura is presently able to cover the costs for these studies. Whānau are expected to contribute to costs related to transport and noho. Refer to student fee schedule 2015. Students enrolled in additional courses at Te Wānanga-0-Raukawa will be advised of any extra related costs i.e. course fees, transport and noho. Please note: Once students are enrolled parents may be liable for enrolment and administration fees of up to $400.00 should students withdraw from the course. SPECIALIST COURSES: our kura has a minimum expectation that all our Year 11 students will graduate with a Heke Mātauranga Māori. Year 11 students who fulfil this requirement have the choice of pursuing Pou Tuarongo Mātauranga Māori (Degree in Mātauranga Māori) or, may wish to propose exploring other tohu such as Kawa Oranga, Hikorau or Heke Toi Whakarākei. There are specific conditions that students must meet prior to enrolling in these courses, first and foremost all applicants must be graduates of Heke Mātauranga Māori. VENUE: Most of the Tau 1 and 2 courses are taught at the kura however Tau 1 and 2 students will be required to attend at least one weekend noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. All Tau 3 students attend four noho and one hui rūmaki reo at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Whānau support at the Tau 3 noho is essential an adult is required to stay with students. Students enrolled in Kawa Oranga and Hikorau or any tohu other than Mātauranga Māori will require transportation to Otaki and on-site adult support for the duration of their relevant noho. ACADEMIC BENEFITS: All students are taught the expected academic standards for presenting and completing written assignments in Te Reo Māori to undergraduate level. Students are taught appropriate research and referencing skills and techniques. Standard processes for writing essays are taught and reinforced regularly. By the end of completing their undergraduate degree with Te Wānanga-Ō-Raukawa, students then compile all of their assignments into a compendium for Iwi & Hapū studies and Mātauranga Māori. This is the final phase of completion where the students see how much research has been completed over the past three years. The Iwi and Hapū compendium attributes to the Long Term Survival of their Hapū. The Mātauranga Māori compendium looks at Mātauranga Māori in the past and it s survival in the future. 23
Heke Mātauranga Māori, Pou Tuarongo Mātauranga Māori Course of Study Year One Heke Mātauranga Māori Course of Study Year Two Course of Study Year Three Pou Tuarongo Mātauranga Māori PMM101 Māori Art & Design PMM102 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 1 PMM103 Iwi Oral Traditions PMM104 The Tikanga Māori House: The Treaty of Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori PMM201 Science & Technology PMM202 Tohungatanga 1 PMM203 Te Tū Marae 1 PMM204 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 2 PMM301 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 3 PMM302 Kaitaikaitanga PMM303 Tohungatanga PMM304 Te Tū Marae 2 Iwi and Hapū Year One Iwi and Hapū Year Two Iwi and Hapū Year Three ART101 Private Study of One Marae ART102 Private Study of Iwi History ART103 Interviews with Two Kaumātua ART201 Private Study of One Hapū Choose two of the following Iwi & Hapū papers ART202 Selected Private Studies ART203 Usage of a Marae in any 12 Month Period ART204 Study of a Living Artist ART205 Taonga / Treasures ART301 State of Te Reo Māori in a Selected ART302 Oral Literature Studies ART303 Hapū and Iwi Performance Wānanga dates Wānanga dates Wānanga dates Noho 1 24-25 March Noho 2 12-13 May Noho 3 21-22 July Noho 4 7-10 September Hui Rūmaki Reo: tbc Last day for completion: 3 Nov Graduation: 9 December Noho 1 24-25 March Noho 2 12-13 May Noho 3 21-22 July Noho 4 7-10 September Hui Rūmaki Reo: tbc Noho 1 30-31 March Noho 2 17-18 May Noho 3 26-27 July Noho 4 20-21 September Hui Rūmaki Reo: 18-23 June or 15-20 Oct Last day for completion: 3 Nov Graduation: 9 December Other courses are available upon application. Tau 13 only will be permitted to enrol into other Diploma courses. 24
CYBER SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR STUDENTS TAU 9-13 I understand that: I cannot use the Internet at school without signing and handing in this Use Agreement. Computers and other communication technology equipment that belongs to Te Kura Maori o Porirua are intended for educational purposes. Any other communication technology equipment that I use within the school environment (e.g. mobile phone) will be used in accordance with the school regulations. School regulations Secondary school students may choose to either keep their cellphones on them or hand them into the office for safekeeping. The choice is the students as is the risk of the cellphones being lost, stolen or if it goes missing. Staff will not take responsibility for investigating these losses. Individual kaiako may give permission for cellphones to be used in class for a specific purpose or lesson, however, as a general rule there is no reason for cellphones to be used in class or in the playground. Students should understand that if it is seen to be interfering with class programmes, it could be confiscated. First time confiscated: Cellphone confiscated and collected after school on that same day. Second time: Cellphone confiscated and can be collected after a week. Third time: Parents will be contacted to come to collect cellphone otherwise the phone will be held until the end of the term. The teacher who confiscated the cellphone, must be the teacher who returns the phone to the student therefore it is the students responsibility to arrange a suitable time after school to collect the phone. Students attending trips or events outside of school must shut their phone down during formal ceremonies and/or performances. A cellphone sighted or heard during a pōwhiri or an event will be confiscated and returned to the student at the discretion of the teacher. Teachers are not responsible for the loss or damage of confiscated cellphones. When using a global information system such as the Internet it may not always be possible for the school to filter or screen all material which is inappropriate, (e.g. legal pornography), dangerous, (e.g. bomb designs), or illegal (e.g. child pornography or stolen credit card numbers). It is therefore each student s responsibility not to initiate access to such material, to distribute such material by copying, storing or printing, or have any involvement with such activity. When using the email facilities at school, it may not be possible for the school to monitor or filter all messages; it is therefore each student s responsibility to ensure that any electronic correspondence will not cause offence or be otherwise inappropriate. The school will view seriously involvement in any incident in which communication technologies are used to facilitate misconduct e.g. harassment, bullying, plagiarism, exam cheating etc. The school reserves the right to check at any time, work or data related to communication technologies in the school environment. 25
I will take care of information technology resources, including: I will not damage computer equipment or furniture and will use the resources with due care. I will not use any school computers for arcade-style games. I will not attempt to breach copyright (e.g. by illegally copying software). I will not bring software from home to use on a Te Kura Maori o Porirua computer. I will not plagiarise by illegally copying text without referencing the source. I will be considerate to other users, including: I will not monopolise equipment. I will not deliberately waste computer resources (e.g. unnecessary printing). I will not intentionally disrupt the smooth running of any computer or the school s network i.e. downloading music or games without permission. I will not scan or display graphics, record or play sounds, or type messages that could cause offence to others. If I accidentally encounter inappropriate, dangerous or illegal material I will immediately remove it from the screen/turn of the screen and notify a supervising teacher without disclosing the material to any other student. I will respect the need for privacy and security, including: I will not reveal home addresses or phone numbers, mine or anyone else s, in cyberspace. I will not attempt to upload or create computer viruses or be involved with other forms of electronic vandalism. I will immediately report any cyber safety problems to a kaiako. I accept that: Breaching this agreement (or any involvement in such a breach) may result in my access to the Computing and Communication Technology resources at Te Kura Maori o Porirua being withdrawn, which could make me ineligible to continue studying a particular subject. I also understand it could result in disciplinary action by the School. Student: I understand and will abide by the conditions and rules as set out in the school s Computing/ Cyber Safety Use Agreement. I further understand that there may be consequences (including the possible loss of access and even disciplinary action) if I should commit any breach of these conditions. 26
Ingoa: Pae: CYBER SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS TAU 9-13 General use of computing/communication technology resources: As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Computing/Cyber Safety Use Agreement. I believe my child has read the document and understands his/her obligations. I understand that the computer/communication technology resources at Te Kura Maori o Porirua are designed for educational purposes and that any breach of the rules and conditions as set out in this agreement can lead to loss of privileges or disciplinary action. I understand if my child steals or damages equipment this could result in a bill for the cost of replacement parts or repairs. I also understand this agreement applies to communication technologies my child brings into the school environment. Access to Cyberspace: As the parent or guardian of this student, I understand that it may not be possible for the school to fully restrict exposure to inappropriate material in cyberspace, accessed through such means as the Internet, email or text messaging. I also understand that while the school will take appropriate measures to limit access to illegal, dangerous or inappropriate material, ultimately it is each students responsibility not to initiate access to, or have any involvement with, such material. I hereby give my permission for to be given access to computing and communication technologies such as Internet. Mokota: Rangi: (Parent/Guardian Signature) 27
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National Certificate in Agriculture (General Skills) Level 2 Te Kura Māori has a Memorandum of Understanding with Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre. This provides a pathway for students who would like to develop agricultural skills. The kura has negotiated a programme that allows students to attend Taratahi for some practical courses and, at other times to complete units of wor at kura. Over 2 years students will work towards the attainment of the National Certificate in Agriculture. Unit Title Level Credit Practical or Theory 21554 Demonstrate knowledge or safety with Agrichemicals 21561 Use maintain and store agrichemicals personal protective equipment 6916 Demonstrate knowledge of the approved code of practice related to chainsaw use 23540 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards, hazard control and the consequences of injury in a rural workplace 2 3 Theory STAR 2 2 Practical STAR 2 5 Practical/ Theory STAR or Kura STAR 2 5 Theory Complete at kura 23542 Identify factors that contribute to injury 3 4 Theory Complete at kura 19145 Describe hydration, nutrition and sleep in relation to physical well-being of agricultural workers 24555 Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a motorcycle 2 4 Theory Complete at kura 2 3 Theory STAR 19053 Ride a motorcycle on a flat terrain 2 3 Practical STAR 24557 Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of All Terrain Vehicle 561 Install, dismantle and store temporary electric fences 24835 Identify the location of a fault in electric fence components 2 3 Theory Complete at kura 2 2 Practical STAR 2 3 Practical STAR 19112 Check and report on livestock 2 4 Practical STAR 41 Days for delivery 3 4 Unit total minimum to achieve National Certifcate in Agriculture (General skills) L2 is 40. Please note in order to attend this course, whānau must arrange transport and/or accomodation for students for the duration of the course, all other course fees will be met by the kura. This option is available to Year 12-13 students. 29
SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY Goal The purpose of the school uniform is to instill identity, pride and unification of all members of the Kura. Te Kura Māori o Porirua has a school uniform, which is compulsory for all students. All Whānau will be informed on enrolment of the uniform expectations and whānau will be given the option of purchasing the uniform over a period of time. Spare uniforms will be available for children to use on a casual basis. It is expected that the standard of presentation of the secondary school pupils is of a high standard, especially, while pupils are out of the kura. Students of the kura are permitted to wear one single earring stud or sleeper in each ear, no other body piercing is acceptable. All other jewellery e.g. necklaces, bracelets, pounamu, wheua etc. is to be kept to a minimum (i.e. one item) All male students are to be clean shaven and long hair is to be tied back. Kura Year 9 13 Uniform Girls One compulsory uniform will consist of: Black skirt - two front inverted pleats Short sleeve white blouse Black stockings Maroon kura jersey* Black kura stadium jacket* Black leather thick sole shoes (either lace up or buckle, no soft sole/slipper shoes) Black Stadium Jackets are compulsory. PE Uniform Black shorts ** P E shirt *, Ankle socks, Sports shoes N.B It is compulsory for students to wear complete PE uniform during PE times. Students are permitted to wear PE uniform during lunchtimes, however NO components of the PE gear can be worn during other class times. Boys There are two uniforms, one for everyday and one formal: Everyday Grey shorts Everyday Blue Shirt Black socks Black leather thick sole shoes Maroon kura jersey or vest* Black kura stadium jacket * Formal Long black dress pants trousers Long sleeved white shirt Black belt Maroon kura jersey or vest* Formal black leather sole lace up/slip on shoes Black Socks Kura tie * Optional: Blue kura polar fleece* Maroon kura vest* Black Stadium Jacket * Items can only be purchased from the Kura ** Available from any sport outlet The black dress pants, Grey shorts, black skirt and white shirts can be purchased from The Warehouse Porirua. These items available have been approved by the kura. Tapered/Skinny type black pants are not accepted as formal wear. 30
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