Hauraki Plains College Hauraki Plains College

Māori Cultural Studies - Tihei Mauriora

12MCS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Matua N. Anderson.

This is a performance-based course that also includes Whakairo(carving). Taonga Puoro and Mau Rākau based learning.

Students must also have a positive attitude to learning from a Kaupapa Māori perspective. There will be a strong emphasis on learning tikanga and promoting our culture within our class and kura. 

Students who wish to be part of this course will be required to participate in Kapa Haka and other cultural events.

Students are also required to exhibit and uphold our values of Rangatiratanga, Manaakitanga, and Kaitiakitanga. This must be demonstrated within our class, school, and community. 


Learning Areas:

Whare Te Toka tū Moana


Career Pathways

Kaiwhakaako Māori, Secondary School Teacher, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Author, Dancer, Tattoo Artist, Elected Government Representative, Journalist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Translator, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only.