Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Academy - Toi Māori: Tupu Pūkare

2ACM
Course Description

Ākonga will be able to explore elements of  Māori design in a bilingual environment.  Ākonga will follow tīkanga and work with a range of construction materials, such as wood, resin and other mediums to complete Toi Māori  projects. Ākonga will also complete a first aid course, workplace health and safety and have the opportunity to gain their learners license.

This course will take two option lines and you will be required to also select 2REO/2MAOS/2HAKA as your third option. Please note 2MAOS does not provide the opportunity for students to complete their University Entrance literacy. 

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Ākonga will develop their creativity through understanding the range of materials and apply Te ao Māori concepts to develop a taonga.
  • Workshop technology to develop skills for various industries in the trades.

  • Ākonga will differentiate between multiple approaches and assess options to make decisions to develop a taonga.
  • Developing and producing whakairo using appropriate tikanga.

  • Ākonga will be able to work collaboratively in a workshop environment to ensure all ākonga are able to complete their taonga.
  • Working safely in a workshop environment.


  • Elements of Māori Art and design from a mātauranga māori perspective (traditions).
Year Levels/Departments:

Academy, Careers, Seniors




			
					
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