Rūmaki - Māori Immersion

WHAKATAUKI:

Kia whakakapi i nga whāwhārua ā ō tātou tūpuna

To follow in the footsteps of our ancestors

PEPEHA:

Ko Mauao te maunga

Ko Tauranga te moana

Ko Takitimu te waka

Ko Ngati Ranginui te iwi

Ko Te Pirirākau te hapū

Ko Tawhitinui, ko Paparoa, ko Poututerangi, ko Tutereinga nga Marae,

Tihei Mauriora!

PĀRONGO:

Established in June 1993 Te Puna Mātauranga is a specialised total immersion Reo Māori unit (Rūmaki) that delivers curriculum education through the medium of Te Reo Rangatira, me ona Tikanga. Founded on aspirations, values and ethics from kaumātua and pakeke of Pirirakau, TPM blends a traditional Maori view of teaching and learning, with modern day principles and practices and caters to students year 0 to year 8.

Over the years, the dedicated effort of parents and whānau has seen TPM grow and flourish into what it is today and whanau continues to be an integral part of the ongoing success of the unit. Commitment and active support is required from whanau for its smooth function and operation. Te Puna Matauranga is a taonga that must be nurtured. He taonga tuku iho.

NEW ENROLMENTS

New entrants- the following entry criteria applies:

Kohanga Reo graduates: it is preferable that new entrants have had a minimum of two years at Kohanga Reo.
Good level of proficiency in Te Reo Maori.
Non-Kohanga Reo graduate: considered by way of discussion with the lead kaiako, Tumuaki and TPM.
Whanau Rep, ensuring new whanau are aware of learning intentions and whanau commitments.
Kohanga Reo management/staff are encouraged to provide written proof of these criteria by way of a certificate or a letter.
Entry acceptance for all other interested students will be at the discretion of the Kaiako.

Six monthly forecasts from Pirirakau and/or Tutereinga Kohanga Reo will assist Te Puna Mataurnaga Kaiako in their planning.

Transfers

Kura Kaupapa/Total Immersion Units – Direct Entry (Please provide evidence of learning ie.recent report or letter from the previous school).
Mainstream – Considered by way of discussion with the Lead kaiako, Tumuaki and TPM Whanau Rep, ensuring new whanau are aware of learning intentions and whanau commitments.
Acceptance is dependent on vacancies.

Attend Whanau Hui

These are generally held twice a term. Whanau representation is expected at every whanau hui to ensure the clarity and the correct information is being shared to whanau.

Fees

Commitment to paying fees and donations as set out by the school.

Parent Help

Assistance with parent help and transport for class trips, camps and other kaupapa. Those parents who are unable or unavailable to help will be expected to give assistance in other ways.

Homework

Whanau are expected to give learning time at home to assist and support their child with any homework requirements.

Fundraising

Whanau are expected to take part in fundraising activities to support Te Puna Matauranga when possible.

Haerenga/Local trips

TPM are fortunate to be able to attend various local hui and events that pertain to the hapů and community. Many of these opportunities involve attending and supporting our local marae with pōhiri and waiata. These haerenga are an important part of being tangata whenua here in Te Puna.

COMMUNICATION:

TPM communications are online via Facebook or email. All whanau must be connected to at least one of these online systems. If whanau are unable to access these systems for any reason, please inform the kaiako.

We encourage whanau to take every opportunity to learn Te Reo me ōna tikanga whole-heartedly. He tino taonga Te reo Māori, he raukura tukunga iho mai i nga tupuna.

Tukuna te Reo kia rere, tukuna te Reo kia Maori!

Enquiries: Please contact the school office for enquiries or to make an appointment to meet and discuss enrolment. A Te Puna Matauranga prospectus and enrolment pack is available on request by contacting the school office or TPM Kaiako.