Te Reo Maori
Te Reo Maori classes are subsidised by the Government. These classes are for citizens/permanent residents of New Zealand (or the Cook Islands, Tokelau, Niue or Australia).
We offer both a Taster course as well as a full course. Please scroll down for more information on both.
TE REO MAORI TASTER COURSE.
If you have ever wanted to learn Te Reo Maori but were not sure where to start or what it is all about, why not try this free “taster’ course? Please register your interest at the Risingholme office.
Term 1 Tuesday 7 February 2012
Term 2 Tuesday 1 May 2012
Term 3 Tuesday 24 July 2012
Term 4 Tuesday 16 October 2012
Course Length 1 week/2 hours
Fee Free
Location Christchurch Girls’ High
Tutor Donald Bruce
KIA ORA – TE REO MAORI
An introduction to Maori Language and customs. A look at Maori values and beliefs with Maori music. This course has a strong focus on speaking and understanding spoken Te Reo Maori. It is aimed at providing beginners with knowledge of basic greetings to more complex sentences. The class will also provide an opportunity for the more advanced to support the beginners and practice and increase their skill in speaking, listening and understanding. Waiata (songs), tikanga (culture), karakia (prayers) and mihi (introductions) will be covered together with oral/aural and reading/writing skills.
Term 1, 2012
Tuesday 14 February
Wednesday 15 February
Term 2,2012
Tuesday 8 May
Wednesday 9 May
Term 3, 2012
Tuesday 31 July
Wednesday 25 July
Term 4, 2012
Tuesday 23 October
Wednesday 17 October
Fee $50
Length 8 weeks/16 hours
Location and time
Tues Girls’ High (CGHS) 7 – 9 pm
Wed Riccarton 7 – 9 pm
Tutor Donald Bruce (Riccarton) and Charmaine Tukua (CGHS)