Ohoka Primary School, as appropriate to its community, will develop procedures and practices that reflect New Zealand’s cultural diversity and the unique position of Maori culture.

In recognizing the unique position of the Maori culture, Ohoka School will take all reasonable steps to provide instruction in tikanga (Maori culture) and te reo Maori (Maori language) for students whose parents request it. 

Current Programming

All classes have Te Reo Maori integrated through daily programmes.  The school intends to develop a ‘Maori Responsiveness Plan’ if a Whanau requests a higher level of Tikanga and/or Te Reo than is at present evident in our school’s Te Reo Maori programme. The staff and family will discuss and explore the following options 

• Further explain the existing programmes.

• Further extend the existing programmes if and as appropriate.

• Combine with a neighbouring school for parts of the day and or programme.

• Dual enrolment with the Correspondence School.

• Provide in school support and resources to further enhance inclusion of Te Reo and Tikanga within the child’s classroom.