Whakanuia te reo me ngā tikanga kia ora. At Blenheim School, te reo Māori and Māori tikanga is an integral part of our classroom teaching.

Te Reo Māori:

All learners receive weekly lessons in te reo Māori (language) and tikanga Māori (customs and values). Through this, Māori students strengthen their identity and non-Māori students journey towards enhanced cultural understanding.
Kapa Haka (Māori Performing Arts):
The whole school enthusiastically participates weekly to learn Māori waiata, poi and haka. Kapa haka encourages whanaungatanga, confidence, leadership, discipline and well-being, which reinforce our school values. We hold kapa haka performances throughout the year at events, school concerts, Daffodil Day and the Taiopenga cultural festival.
Tuakana Teina (Peer to Peer Learning):
Our senior learners regularly buddy up with our younger learners for activities such as reading and fitness.
Hononga ki ngā Marae:
Each year our learners visit/stay at Te Hora marae or Omaka marae — excellent opportunities to learn about Māori traditions and culture.
Matariki:
Celebrating the Māori New Year.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori:
Celebrating Māori language week.