Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Academy - Toi Māori: Tupu Pūkare

2ACM
Course Description

Ākonga will be able to explore the elements of maori design in a bilingual environment.  Ākonga will follow tikanga and work with a range of construction materials, such as wood, resin and other mediums, to complete Toi Māori projects. Students will complete courses in first aid and workplace health and safety. They will also get the opportunity to gain their learners licence.

This course will take two option lines, then you will be required to select 2REO/2MAOS/2HAKA in as your third option. Please note if you select 2MAOS or 2HAKA you will still be required to select a language rich subject such as 2REO/2ENG/2CLA/2HIS

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



Resources Required

All resources are provided