SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Piripono

·                Situated on Kokiri Te Rahuitanga complex of which the Kura makes up one of the whanau clusters, e.g. Kohanga reo, Te

                 Rangatiratanga Programme and Small Business Enterprises.

·                Is based on the ethics, protocols and management of a Marae.

·                Whanau managed and directed with the whanau playing a major role in both Governance and Management.

·                Te reo Maori is the principle language of instruction; and the means of general communication.

·                Validates Maori knowledge.

·                The Kura operates in accordance with Te Aho Matua.

·                Currently catering for student from year 1 to 10 (Form 3-4) through a satellite arrangement with Te WhareKura O Te Koutu

                  with a view to attaining composite status (WhareKura) by the end of 2003.

·                Adaptability consideration given to encompass learning from other ethnic peoples.

·                Provides quality educational programmes for their tamariki.

·                Provides English Literacy as an option for Year 7 & 8 Tamariki

·                All education programmes incorporate individual learning styles.

·                Involvement with Community is encouraged and promoted.

·                Outside agencies are encouraged where the need arises.