How many kohanga reo are there in NZ?

444 kōhanga reo
The 2019 ECE Census counted 444 kōhanga reo in New Zealand, representing about 10 per cent of all children in early childhood education. Kōhanga reo is the highest employer of Māori people in any early childhood service. Kōhanga reo also has hundreds of akonga (students) in training courses.

What kohanga reo means?

(kɔːˈhɑːŋɑː ˈreɪəʊː) n. NZ an infant class in which the lessons are conducted in Māori. [Māori, literally: language nest]

What is Te Korowai kohanga reo?

Te Korowai (the cloak that warms) is the document that acts as the understanding between Te Kōhanga. Reo National Trust Board and the Ministry of Education. It provides guidelines for Kohanga Reo to help. with decision making and is underpinned by four principles (pou):

Who was involved in the kohanga reo movement?

Jean Puketapu and Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi were among those who spearheaded the kohanga reo movement, which placed an emphasis on a total Maori-language immersion setting.

What is the difference between Whanaungatanga and Whakawhanaungatanga?

Whakawhanaungatanga – Getting to know each other Sometimes in education settings, we use the word to talk about a process of getting to know each other. This is called whakawhanaungatanga. Whanaungatanga describes the ‘glue’ that holds people together in any whānau relationships.

Do you have to be Maori to go to kohanga reo?

This means that the only language spoken at Kohanga Reo is Maori. Kohanga reo is a whanau (family) dependent programme, parents and whanau are closely involved with children’s’ development and learning. They are also responsible for the management, operation and everyday decision making for the Kohanga Reo.

Is kohanga reo a proper noun?

Kohanga reo is a noun. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

What does Kaiako mean in NZ?

The term “kaiako” means “feeder of knowledge”, and refers to leadership that is reciprocal (ie, the teacher and child have opportunities to learn from each other). This enables informative discussions with Educators so that children are individually supported within a homebased environment.

Who founded Te Kohanga Reo?

Jean Puketapu and Iritana Tawhiwhirangi were among the early leaders when the first kōhanga reo was founded in Wainuiomata in 1982.

When was Te Kohanga Reo National Trust established?

Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust Board was established in 1982 and formalised as a charitable trust in 1983.

Who started te kōhanga reo?

What was the first kōhanga reo?

Pukeatua kōhanga reo
In 2012 Pukeatua kōhanga reo (language-learning nest) in Wainuiomata – the first kōhanga to open in New Zealand – celebrated its 30th anniversary. Assistant manager Trina Maxwell is shown at Pukeatua with her daughter, Shona-May, in 2007.

Where can I set up kōhanga reo?

The kaupapa is such that there is also a highly active desire throughout the world to set up Kōhanga Reo. At present we have Kōhanga Reo in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Japan and London.

What is kindkohanga Reo?

Kohanga Reo is an early childhood education and care (ECE) centre where all education and instruction is delivered in te reo maori (Maori language).

What is the business of whanaungatanga?

– Whanaungatanga IS the business. It’s the business of understanding who you are working with; what their aspirations and barriers are. – Above anything else, what they want for themselves, their whānau, their communties and their world.

What is the role of Te Kohanga Reo National Trust?

Kohanga Reo are overseen by an umbrella organisation call Te Kohanga Reo National Trust. It is through this organisation that Kohanga Reo are chartered (see charter). The Trust’s role is that of kaitiaki (guardian) of Kohanga Reo.