Ākina Programme

November 2012 Issue #2

Ngā Mahinga 0800 355 553 | (09) 430 0982 | 12 Murdoch Crescent Raumanga

Whaea Dallas Kaiako for TWoA

Star Program Students from around Northland gathered at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Advocates for their schools, were exposed to tikanga Maori practices in hui, powhiri, tangihanga art and waiata.

Being given an experience with tutors who in their own right have been handed these taonga down to them so they are able to teach them to vibrant students for future generations to come. The food was healthy and plenti-ful for the students so they were able to learn to their full capacity. Plenty of thanks to the Star Program and TWoA.

What is your main motivation for continuing to tutor at TWoA? Whaea Emma: “Passion, awhi, and love for what you do”

Student Support Ali Kia ora koutou whanau!! This months panui for our akonga who are in receipt of Student Allow-ance, please keep in mind your payments will cease one week after your course finishes. If you are returning to study for sure next year, you can test your eligibility for UBSH– Unemployment Benefit Student Hardship over the Xmas break and apply for 2013 Student Allowance. Please remember to make sure your student finances are sorted. Visit www.studling.govt.nz for all up-dates and information you are welcome to visit me also, or visit STUDYLINK at the WINZ Plaza, Whangarei for an appointment 0800 889900. Panui for ALL our ākonga if you are serious about continuing study with Te

Wānanga o Aotearoa in 2013 you can RE-ENROL NOW!

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! What is the most important thing in the world? It is people! It is people! It is people!

Whakatauki

Creator of the News Letter Edition 1. Luccille COOPER(Matthews) I saw an advert in the Whan-garei Report back in Febru-ary of this year, saying they were taking enrolments for semester A in computing, and the bonus was the course had NO FEES ... I rang and before I knew it I was interviewed and within a day or two later I was accepted onto the course. My life has been ENRICHED ever since. I have walked down different avenues in my life and have done many varying things, but nothing is more satisfying & rewarding for me than following my love for computing. I will come away from the Wānanga on Dec the 8th full of more knowledge and a better un-derstanding of where my future is heading. My future is brighter and my family will definately benefit in the long run thanks to our Kaiako & my time spent here at Ngā Mahinga.

Our Vision Cindy Wigley and Jessy Caster-Mills

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Matua Ross “What is your main motivation for continuing to tutor at TWoA?” He replies “Gives me a place to share what I have in a Maori context. To feed into the services our Maori

people have.”

Certificate in computing Level 2 John says “He is enjoying the computing class. What I would like to get out of this is to find a job and use my computer skills.”

Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori Level 2

Beth says “The range and diversity of people in the class. We have people from all walks of life”.

Certificate in Maori Performing Arts Level 4 Paranihia Preston says “Commitment and Dedication”

Certificate in Small Business Management Level 4 Elinor Niha (Pebbles) Says, “Everything takes time, patience and hours. Im enjoying the course and learning heaps. Made new friends too.”

Certificate in Tū Taua Level 4 Charlene says “Manaakitanga– Repect for te reo Maori, respect for rakau, respect for mtauranga Maori”.

Certificate in Social Service Hepi Thompson says “Kaitiakitanga, To be able to receive information and share it for present and future generations.” Mauri Ora

Ākonga

Kaore ana he au ahi, kapa he au moana e mate It isn’t the current of smoke that kills, but the currents of the sea

This whakatauki talks about the needs to be aware of the risks and possible consequences of understanding certain actions

Whakatauki

Our vision is to use what we have learnt in our class to help the people in our community. A saying I acknowledge “You learn new things every day”.

Through this newsletter I hope to inform students of what’s happening on our campus, and give information on the educational opportunities for all ages that surround our campus. It is my belief that student testimony’s and Kaiako motivations will inspire prospective students to enrol and study at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Nga mihi nui kia koutou

We asked students, “ What is one value you have learnt while studying at TWoA? ”

Social Services

Meeting Jodie Owen Kaiarahi Te Tohu

Paetahi Nga Poutoko Whakarara Ora - Biculturalism in practice. Transformation through education. Ms Owens’ presence gave an overview of the bachelors degree. Mauri Ora Whaea.

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Kaiako Suman Ruttan (pictured in middle of class) What is your main motivation for continuing to tutor at TWOA? People. I believe I touch peoples lives and make a difference.

Phil time Don’t go with the trend just because everyone is wearing doc shoes. Have the strength to go buy some batter bullets and don’t be shy about it. At the end of the day no one is going to butter your bread for you.

Community

The Pulse (Matariki) Vision: To provide an opportunity for pregnant or parenting teens to continue their education

Raumanga Kindergarten Raumanga Kindergarten is a daily module which the children drives it.

Raumanga Kindergarten vision is making the kindergarten a safe place for the parents and chil-dren to enjoyed themselves.

Rewarewa Te Kohanga Reo Rewarewa Te Kohanga Reo Mission Statement: Ko te reo kia tika, Ko te reo kia Rere, Ko te reo a Maori—The reo to be correct, the reo to flow, the reo is to be Maori. Rewarewa Te Kohanga Reo are celebrating 30 years of services. Congratulations!

Manaia View School Manaia View’s Mission Statement: Whakatinana Te Moemoea - Give Body to the Dream”

Manaia View School’s Vision is: "Manaia View will foster the development of its own unique identity. It will provide a secure and happy environment, in which children are valued, supported and challenged and where child centred programmes meet the needs of all students."

Whāia te iti kahurangi Ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei Pursue excellence – should you stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain

Whakatauki

Nga Takepu The key principles that underpin the certificate in social services. Mauri Ora The constant acknowledge-ment that at the core of any kaupapa, and relationship is the pursuit of well-being. Kaitiakitanga The constant acknowledge-ment that people are en-gaged in relationships with others, environments and kaupapa where they under-take stewardship purpose and obligations Te Whakakoha Rangati-ratanga Recognition that successful engagement and endeavour requires conscious applica-tion of respectful relation-ships with kaupapa and people. Ahurutanga Creating and maintaining quality space to ensure and promote the pursuit and best practice in any kaupapa. Tino Rangatiratanga The constant recognition of absolute integrity of people in their kaupapa, relation-ships, positions and contri-butions in any context Taukumekume The recognition that the ever-presence of tension in any kaupapa and relation-ship, positive or negative, offers insight and interpreta-tions.

Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Event Schedule: November-December 2012

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Keeping tauira informed

We have our own facebook page. Logon to facebook & like us @ facebook.com/Te Wānanga o

Aotearoa/Te Tai Tokerau. Keep up with what’s happening your area

Date Event Time Venue Address

8th November

TWoA Info Session

10am-2pm

TWoA Whangarei

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

8th November

Whangaruru Cultural Festival

9am-4pm

Punaruku School

9th November

Nga taonga O Manaia Cultural Festival

9am-3pm

Manaia View School

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

10th November

Bay of Islands A&P Show

8am-4pm

Showgrounds Road

12th November

Enrolment Interviews Computing Level 2

11.30am-2.30pm 5.30am-6.30pm

TWoA Whangarei

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

15th November

TWoA Info Session

5.30pm-6.30pm

TWoA Whangarei

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

22nd November

TWoA Info Session

10am-2pm

TWoA Whangarei

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

24th November

Open Day- Kaikohe

10am-2pm

TWoA Kaikohe

23 Rankin Street, Kaikohe

26th November

Enrolment Interviews Computing Level 2

11am-4pm

TWoA Whangarei

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

29th November

TWoA Info Session

10am-2pm

TWoA Whangarei

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

30th November

Tauira Mai Taki Ao Performance Night

More information to come.

Look out for information pamphlet

1st December

TWoA Open Day

TWoA Whangarei

12 Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga

Re-enroll for Semester A 2013

The Re-enrolment Campaign will start

5th November 2012

Ask your kaiako or visit reception for

an expression of interest form today!