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Term 1: Ko Wai Au? Who Am I? 

Focus: Building connections through identity and relationships.

• Key Inquiry Questions:

  • What is my place in Te Mahia?

  • How do my pepeha and whakapapa connect me to my iwi and community?

  • What is my place at Te Mahia School? 

  • What role do I play in my class and school?

Marae visit to Tuahuru Marae, Farm visit to Ōkepuha Station.

Term 2: Ngā Whetū o Te Rangi – Navigating Our Stories

Focus: Exploring Maramataka and integrating Science and Literacy.

• Key Inquiry Questions:

  • How did our tīpuna use the Maramataka to live sustainably?

  • How can we share our myths and legends through performance?

Term 3: Te Reo,

Te Ao – Language and Expression

Focus: Celebrating language and culture through speeches and multilingual expressions.

• Key Inquiry Questions:

  • How do languages connect us to culture and identity?

  • How can we communicate our ideas effectively to inspire others?

Term 4: Te Taiao – Exploring Our World

Focus: Outdoor Education (EOTC) and environmental stewardship.

• Key Inquiry Questions:

  • How can we care for and learn from our environment?

  • What can we discover about ourselves and each other through outdoor challenges?