AHORANGI SCHOOL REVIEWS
We were random-surveyed by a group of schools brought together in Christchurch to partake of Ahorangi's teachings. Here's what they said
What has changed for you as a result of coming to this kaupapa?
Everything I use to not like being a māori but that completely changed my viewing after
I am more prouder than I was before and I can go to connect with the māori world as much as i can
How I view my own ancestry
I feel like a learnt about my background and what it means to be māori
I have learnt that being māori is a good thing and I should be proud of my culture
How to control myself with mau rākau and to stay connected with our ancestors
A better perspective about māori culture and my actions at pūkana have improved
To embrace my māori culture and be proud of it
I feel as though I have learnt a lot more discipline and a lot more about Te Ao Māori
To make more of an effort participating as a collective
My confidence and knowing that we have potential
Despite already having a lot of pride in my taha māori this wananga has heightened my love for it and helped me express it confidently
To be proud as a māori and to show that more
I feel way more connected
I feel more connected with my ancestors and feel way more confident
I have a wider understanding of my whakapapa and more knowledge about mau rākau
I feel more connected as I know more about being a collective and expressing my culture
I feel connected to the roots of my culture and have learnt a new perspective
I feel as I’m more comfortable saying Te Reo kupu in front of others
Learning about Te Ao Māori and our tīpuna
More knowledge of Te Ao Māori
I have learnt more about discipline
To know the beauty within myself
The way I think about being māori, I will express it more now
Reminded me to be more disciplined and always check how I present myself and not be afraid to call myself māori
I have learnt more and understand things more
Learn to be proud of who I am and where I came from
Being more confident with myself
I feel more connected to Te Ao Māori
More confident expressing enthusiasm regarding Te Ao Māori
Makes me want to show off my culture
My perspective on everything
My confidence, my spirit
Becoming more confident and strong
What did I enjoy most?
The Kōrero from whāea T
speakers were amazing
Everything (most said this)
Mau rākau (a lot said this)
How could this improve?
Doesn’t need to
It was perfect
Nothing
Note: Most left blank which means nothing needed to improve)
"There are no words that I could ever truly express to you and your children, my sincerest gratitude, aroha and thanks for an awesome two days and one night with our school whānau. They were fantastic!!!! Passionate, humble, talented, focused, driven, perfectionists...the list goes on. I must say that their hearts and love for things Māori was truly inspiring and such great role models for our children and whānau. Please pass onto them my sincerest thanks, gratitude and aroha. Keep sharing your gold whānau, change the world. Thank you very much."
Interschool co-ordinator Gisborne
Rick Paenga
"Thanks for a wonderful experience yesterday. Our kids are absolutely a buzz with excitement now and rearing to go forward. We are truly grateful for all of the learning that happened in such a short space of time. I am particularly glad that Tupoutahi got him to join in, because he is usually so shy and timid, and yet not a single tear yesterday. Ngā mihi nui. Thank you so much for everything."
Finlayson Park School co-ordinator
Lisa Takiura
"Ahorangi Next Generation impressed myself, the staff and the children right from the beginning with their articulate speaking and professionalism. Lessons were always well organised.., our children were engaged, enthralled and inspired. We highly recommend the Te Ahorangi whanau and can’t wait to have them again at our school."
Ngā Uri a Māui TKKM Gisborne
Tessa Rangihuna
"Tino miharo ngaa mahi inanahi, teena koe moo te whakapapa mai ki ahau, ka nui te aroha moo ngeenei akoranga hei whaangai ki aku tauira, koo te hiahia kia hoki mai oo tama ki te waananga anoo."
Fairfield College Hamilton
Tamihana Morunga
"Our day with your very talented tutors was amazing. The children were completely engaged, and enjoyed the experience immensely.. It made us so proud at the end of the day to see our older students model for the younger students and to all combine and share their new learning. Please pass on our thanks to your tutors. They worked incredibly hard and pushed all of our students a little further out of comfort zones. This was money well spent for us."