2017
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Tā ngā Ākonga Te Puawaitanga
Te Kura Māori o Porirua
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Te Kura Māori o Porirua - “He Kura te Tangata”
Te Whānau o Te Puawaitanga consists of three whānau home groups
Te Pihinga
Te Māhuri Te Pakiaka
Ngā kaimahi o Te Whānau Puawaitanga
Tumuaki
Sophie Tukukino:
Pāngarau
[email protected]
Tāhuhu Whakaakoranga,
Pukenga
Kataraina Taepa– Matakātea:
[email protected]
Dip Tchg, Dip Bilingual Tchg
Kaiako
Hayley Galo
Toi ataata, Umanga, Gateway
[email protected]
Matihiko, Pāngarau Tau 9-10
[email protected]
BAA, Dip Tchg
Lillani Keelan-Goldsmith
BA Grad Dip Tchg
Appointment pending
Tikanga ā-Iwi, Hītori, Ingārihi
Appointment pending
Tikanga ā-Iwi, Hītori, Ingārihi
Appointment pending
Pāngarau, Pūtaiao
Tasha Ropata
Te Reo Māori, Poutama Tau
[email protected]
Taiao, Literacy
[email protected]
Hākinakina, Hauora
[email protected]
Mātauranga Māori, Te Reo
Rangatira
[email protected]
Peter Butcher
Pūtaiao
Rāpare me Rāmere anake
Jack Baker
Pāngarau, Pūtaiao
[email protected]
EveJane Baker
Kaiwhakahaere tari
[email protected]
Wareko Te Angina
Kaiawhina
[email protected]
Conway Mathews
Kaitautoko
[email protected]
Poumanawa Whakaakoranga, Dip
Hapū Dev. Dip Design and Art, Tohu
Reo Panekiretanga
Hingangaro Smith
E Ed, Dip Whakairo, Boat Master
Kahumoana Shedlock
Tohu Mātauranga Māori, Tohu MPA,
Te Ataarangi Pōkaitahi, Pōkairua,
Pōkaitoru
Mal Gray
Post Grad Dip Tech Sec, Tohu
Mātauranga Māori
M.Mat, Physics
Kaiāwhina
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Te Kura Māori o Porirua - “He Kura te Tangata”
Te Kura Māori o Porirua is a total immersion kura established in 2001 under Section 156 of the
Education Act 1989. In 2004, the kura opened a Tau 9 class, one level was then added each
subsequent year.
The Kura was set up, with the blessing of and in partnership with Ngāti Toarangatira and our Whānau
Whānui to meet the educational and cultural needs of our tamariki graduating from Kōhanga Reo
throughout the district.
The following principles guide our Kura. They are our vision of what we will strive to achieve.
Whai wāhitanga
Tino Rangatiratanga
Whakawhanaungatanga
Kaitiakitanga
Ka tiaki tātou i te katoa o te tamaiti
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Te taha hinengaro
Te taha wairua
Te taha whānau
Te taha tinana
Ma te mahi tahi tātou e whai hua ai
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Kaimahi
Whānau Whānui
Te Roopu Kaitiaki
Te whakaruruhau
Me whai tō tātou kura i te tikanga o te Marae.
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For us this means that our Kura is a place where:
Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Mātauranga Māori is part of everything that we do.
Everyone is welcome and able to contribute to our Kura
Manaakitanga, aroha, mahi tahi and whanaungatanga are values that we nurture.
We operate under a strong kawa.
Me āta whakaaro tātou mo ngā tamariki i ngā wā katoa
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For us this means that our Kura is a place where:
Our children feel safe
We make good decisions based on the needs of children
We are flexible and responsive to the needs of the tamaiti.
Children are constantly exposed to good role models.
He akonga tātou katoa:
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We take advantage of informal and formal learning opportunities
Tuakana and teina learning is encouraged
Expertise of the individual is recognised and nurtured
We encourage and value risk taking
We all have special skills that enable us to teach and learn
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Absence
You or your whānau must contact the kura if you are going to be absent for any reason. A reason for
the absence must be received preferably on the day of absence, phone or email messages are
sufficient.
Unexplained absences will be investigated by the kura. This will involve a phone call home and follow
up visit if necessary. Please note if you are absent for more than 10 consecutive days without
justification the kura must notify the Ministry or Education and, remove your name from the kura roll.
Please refer to the NCEA section of this booklet for absence during assessments.
Access to Information Technology
Our kura utilises Google Applications in order to ensure students have equitable access to IT the kura
has entered into a partnership with Te Mana o Kupe Trust. This partnership enables whānau to enter
lease to own agreements or, parents can purchase their chromebooks outright. All chromebooks used
at the kura are purchased through this scehme. They are linked directly to the kura network, students
are supplied with their own google accounts, this provides email accounts and access to google drive
accounts.
The kura has a cybersafety programme and policy. To access the internet or use the email all students
must have completed the cybersafety programme and returned a signed consent form from their parent/
caregiver.
Appeals processes and procedures
If you have a concern about an aspect of assessed work please discuss this with your kaiako. If you
want to appeal a grade that has been awarded by the kaiako you should complete the appeals form and
give it to the kaiako within five days of receiving a grade.
All appeals will be moderated by another kaiako, once the original kaiako has completed the remarking
of the work. You will be notified within five days, the result of the appeal.
Assessment Requirements
You are required to complete all assessment requirements on or before the final date as notified by the
kaiako of the specific subject. Extensions will need to be requested in writing prior to the final date.
Dates for external assessment requirements will be notified at the beginning of the course.
A record of all assessments you have completed will be kept by the kaiako and will be available to you
and your whānau on request.
Refer to NCEA section ‘Missed Assessments’
Authenticity of student work
All work handed in must be your own work. There will be a variety of authentication procedures carried
out as appropriate for each assessment in each subject. These may include –
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Some part of the assessment being carried out in class
You may have to meet certain marking milestones or hand in a diary/log with your
assessment
You should be prepared to answer questions about your work
Plans, resource material and draft work may be required to be submitted with the final product
Kaiako may keep on-going work stored at kura
You may have to repeat a performance
In some assessment tasks you may be required to sign authenticity statements.
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Career Services
You will be given opportunities to discuss and plan career pathways from Tau 9.
The Tau 9-10 programme will include units focussed on career planning. The Tau 11-13 programme
will be designed in line with your own individual preferred pathway. Advice and guidance will be
provided by the kura.
Services such as Te Mana and Rapu Ara will be utilised within the programme and you will have the
opportunity to attend local and regional career expos.
EOTC/Trips
Education outside of the classroom is an integral part of the programme. You will be given the
opportunity to engage in a range of activities outside of the classroom.
The immediate Porirua region is considered part of the Kura environment, therefore specific consent
for each event will not be sought. Whānau will be notified of all excursions outside of the immediate
Porirua region prior to the event. A permission form will be required to be completed by the parent/
caregiver.
Excursions that fall outside of the regular classroom programme will attract their own costs again,
parents will be notified in advance. For example Waka Ama, Kapa Haka.
Extra Curricular Activities
You are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities outside of the normal classroom
programme. Costs these activities may incur will be notified at the beginning of the activity.
Students and their families are expected to meet these costs prior to the completion of the activity.
External Partnerships
Below is a list of the external providers who have been utilised by our wharekura programme
Te Wānanga o Raukawa – Marae Based Studies
Rangataua Mauri Ora – Waka Ama
Te Papa
Victoria University of Wellington – Outreach Programme
The Correspondence School
Whitireia Polytech
Taratahi
To assist with the pursuit of both team and individual sporting interests of students, the kura has
formalised an agreement with Aotea College that enables our students to play in sports teams in
Rugby, Basketball and Hockey.
The kura regularly participates in both local and national secondary school Waka Ama regatta.
Fitness Programmes
Please talk with Koka Noni if you would like to negotiate a personal fitness programme.
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Graduate Profile
Our graduates will be confident, articulate speakers and writers of Te Reo Māori and English. They
will be leaders— confident in Māori and non-Māori settings both nationally and internationally. They
will be motivated learners with the skills and abilities to pursue their own self-determined pathways
towards successfully following their passions.
Homework
You are expected to complete all homework tasks in the timeframe allowed. Kaiako can help you
develop good, independent work habits to help you to complete homework to a high standard.
Please note; each subject may require additional time. Refer to individual subject course outlines for
details
Individual Learning Needs
The kura aims to cater for the learning needs of all individuals. As needs are identified, a system of
support and monitoring will be initiated.
Marae
The following Marae are used as venue for the delivery of the programme from time to time:
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Takapuwahia Marae
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Hongoeka Marae
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Maraeroa Marae
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Horouta Marae
Safe environment
It is important that all student expect that the kura is a place where they are safe both physically and
emotionally. Please follow the kura complaints procedure if they feel that they are not being treated
fairly or if they feel unsafe at any time.
School rules and regulations
The kura rules and regulations will be upheld at all times. You can get copies of the school’s Policy
and Procedures manual from the tari.
Senior formal
On odd years (i.e. 2013, 2015) the kura hosts a formal for Year 12-13 students. We encourage
representatives of the students, parents and kaiako to form a working party to plan this event. Tasks
associated with the planning include Term 1- plan budget, set the date, identify and book a venue.
Term 2—set theme, book entertainment and arrange catering. Term 3—plan formal dancing
sessions, notify students of ticket costs. Term 4—partners to be introduced to Whaea Sophie, event
held.
Senior overseas trip
In working to fulfil the graduate profile in the even years (i.e. 2014, 2016) the kura plans an overseas
trip for Year 12-13 students. We are committed to ensuring that this trip relates to us discovering
and learning more about ourselves and kōrero tuku iho. These trips are self-funded, we do not
fundraise specifically for this. As this is a significant financial commitment for families and the kura, a
payment scheme will be implemented. This means that whānau can establish an on-going automatic
payment scheme or pay lump sums at identified times. A meeting specifically for this trip is held the
year before the trip so parents and students are aware of the expectations.
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Staff contact with students and student contact with staff
There are occasions when staff may need to contact students regarding extra-curricular programmes
or vice versa. It is preferable that this contact occur between EveJane as our administrator and
parents, alternatively between parents and staff. It is also preferable that parents contact staff on
behalf of their children rather than students texting staff directly. Parents will be notified of all kura
sports and cultural events through kura pānui, EveJane always sends out emails to update whānau.
At no time is it acceptable for staff to arrange to meet with students for any reason outside of kura
activities without whānau consent.
Student Management and Discipline
Clear descriptions of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour will be shared with staff, students and
whānau during the enrolment process and induction programme. Clear and precise consequences
for unacceptable behaviour will also be outlined. It is the responsibility of the kura, the student and
their whānau, that these are adhered to. Communications with a student and his/her whānau
regarding behaviour concerns will be instigated by the student’s teacher or the principal and written
notes will be kept of all meetings.
Student Progress Reports
Parents/whānau will receive formal written reports each term. The reports are written in the
language of instruction; eg subjects taught in Te Reo will be reported on Te Reo Māori. Students.
parents and whānau are encouraged to attend parent-teacher interviews that occur one to two weeks
after the reports are issued.
Student support services
Matua Conway, Matua Conrad (Whānau support worker) provide ongoing support specifically for
students. In addition, Evolve Youth Health Services attends kura each Monday morning—you can
book through the tari. Whāea Hayley provide Careers guidance and support.
Services from within the local community of the kura will be identified as suitable for accessing
additional support if and when it is required. E.g. Evolve Youth Health, Te Korowai Aroha, Te Whare
Marie.
Uniform
A high standard of dress is expected at all times. You must take responsibility for following the kura
uniform guidelines. When you are required to wear your formal uniform, it should be clean, ironed
and tidy. Consequences for non-regulation uniform items will involve confiscation of any extra
clothing.
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Overview of the Year 9-13 Programme
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Course Aim
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In keeping with the whakatauki “He kura te tangata” it is the intention of Te Kura Māori o Porirua to
provide a Year 9-13 programme that enables you to follow an individual learning pathway.
The programme and its delivery is bound by the four fundamental principles under which the kura
operates:
Kaitiakitanga
Whai wāhitanga
Rangatiratanga
Tamariki
Whānaungatanga
In real terms, this means that the kura undertakes to provide you with all practical support to help
you fulfil your learning and aspirations.
As the kura is focussed on providing you with a range of career and future study opportunities a
balanced programme has been developed, this programme aims at producing those graduates
described in the graduate profile.
What you will learn
You will continue to develop your literacy skills in Te Reo Māori and English, numeracy and
computing skills and develop further practical knowledge to enable you to maintain a healthy
lifestyle. This core programme will be supplemented by having the option of exploring other NCEA
programmes, or participating in a study of tikanga Māori, wairua Māori, marae kawa, whaikōrero,
karanga, pūtaiao and technology.
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Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka
Tau 9-10
Me mahi
Te Reo Māori
Ingārihi
Pāngarau
Te Reo Māori
Ingārihi
Pāngarau
Wāhanga 1 - 2
Toi ataata
Matihiko
Hākinakina
Putaiao
Tikanga a iwi
Taiao
Tikanga a iwi
Taiao
Toi ataata
Matihiko
Hākinakina
Pūtaiao
Tipakohia kia 2
Wāhanga 3 - 4
Tipakohia kia 2
Mātauranga Māori
Puoro
Mātauranga Māori
Puoro
Tau 9—10
8.50-9.50
Rāhina
Reo Māori
Rātū
Ingarihi
Rāapa
Pāngarau
9.50-10.00
10.00-11.00
Rāpare
Rāmere
KURA WHĀNAU WĀ WHĀNAU
Timo kai
Tipako 2
Reo Māori
Ingārihi
11.00-11.10
Pāngarau
Tipako 1
Timo kai
11.10-12.10
Tipako 1
Tipako 2
Reo Māori
Ingārihi
Pāngarau
12.10-1.10
Pāngarau
Tipako 1
Tipako 2
Reo Māori
Ingārihi
Tipako 2
Reo Māori
1.10-2.00
2.00-3.0
Wā tina
Ingārihi
Pāngarau
Tipako 1
Please note: for the first time the kura will offer Mātauranga Māori and Māori Performing
Arts programmes out of school hours. This enables students to access specialist teachers
and also to attend wānanga and noho to broaden learning experiences. More about this is
in the timetable section.
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Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka
Tau 11
Me mahi
Te Reo Māori
Ingārihi
Pāngarau
Ngā kaupapa
motuhake
Mo te katoa o te tau:
Toi ataata
Hītori/Tikanga ā Iei
Pūtaiao
Matihiko
Hākinakina
Taiao
Tīpakohia kia rua
Kaupapa anō
Mātauranga Māori: TWOR
Māori Performing Arts
Rāhina
8.50-9.50
Rātū
Rāapa
Individual study times unless recalled by Kaiako
9.50-10.00
10.00-11.00
Rāpare
Rāmere
KURA WHĀNAU WĀ WHĀNAU
Timo kai
Reo rangatira
Pāngarau
Kaupapa 2
11.00-11.10
Ingarihi
Kaupapa 1
Timo kai
11.10-12.10
Kaupapa 1
Reo rangatira
Pāngarau
Kaupapa 2
Ingārihi
12.10-1.10
Ingārihi
Kaupapa 1
Reo rangatira
Pāngarau
Kaupapa 2
Reo rangatira
Pāngarau
1.10-2.00
2.00-3.00
Wā tina
Kaupapa 2
Ingārihi
Kaupapa 1
5.30-8.00
TWOR
Mātauranga
Māori
5-7.00
Kapahaka
MPA
Please note: for the first time the kura will offer Mātauranga Māori and Māori Performing
Arts programmes out of school hours. This enables students to access specialist teachers
and also to attend wānanga and noho to broaden learning experiences. More about this is
in the timetable section.
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Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka
Tau 12
Me mahi
Te Reo Māori
Ingārihi
Ngā kaupapa
motuhake
Tīpakohia tētehi i ia
rōpū
Kaupapa anō
Kaupapa Rōpū 1
Kaupapa Rōpū 2
Kaupapa Rōpū 3
History
Toi
Pūtaiao
Taratahi
Matihiko
Taiao
Music
Pāngarau
Gateway
Hakinakina
Mātauranga Māori: TWOR
Māori Performing Arts
Rāhina
8.50-9.50
Rātū
Rāapa
Individual study times unless recalled by Kaiako
9.50-10.00
10.00-11.00
Rāpare
Rāmere
KURA WHĀNAU WĀ WHĀNAU
Timo kai
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
Kaupapa 2
11.00-11.10
Ingārihi
Reo Rangatira
Timo kai
11.10-12.10
Reo Rangatira
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
Kaupapa 2
Ingārihi
12.10-1.10
Ingārihi
Reo Rangatira
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
Kaupapa 2
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
1.10-2.00
2.00-3.0
Timo kai
Kaupapa 2
Ingārihi
Reo Rangatira
5.30-8.00
TWOR
Mātauranga
Māori
5-7.00
Kapahaka
MPA
Subject selections i.e. Kaupapa 1, 2, 3 are very important, once selected they are not easily
changed. Please think carefully before committing.
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Ngā kaupapa ako me ngā hōtaka
Tau 13
Me mahi
Te Reo Māori
Ingārihi
Ngā kaupapa
motuhake
Tīpakohia tētehi i ia
rōpū
Kaupapa anō
Tau 13
8.50-9.50
Kaupapa Rōpū 1
Kaupapa Rōpū 2
Kaupapa Rōpū 3
History
Toi
Pūtaiao
Taratahi
Matihiko
Taiao
Music
Pāngarau
Gateway
Hakinakina
Mātauranga Māori: TWOR
Māori Performing Arts
Rāhina
Rātū
Rāapa
Individual study times unless recalled by Kaiako
9.50-10.00
10.00-11.00
Rāpare
Rāmere
KURA WHĀNAU
Timo kai
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
Kaupapa 2
11.00-11.10
Reo Rangatira
Ingārihi
Timo kai
11.10-12.10
Ingārihi
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
Kaupapa 2
Reo Rangatira
12.10-1.10
Reo Rangatira
Ingārihi
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
Kaupapa 2
Kaupapa 1
Kaupapa 3
1.10-2.00
2.00-3.0
Wā tina
Kaupapa 2
Reo Rangatira
Ingārihi
5.30-8.00
TWOR
Mātauranga
Māori
5-7.00
Kapahaka
MPA
Subject selections i.e. Kaupapa 1, 2, 3 are very important, once selected they are not easily
changed. Please think carefully before committing.
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Gaining National Qualifications
This year you will be working toward:
NCEA Level 1
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NCEA Level 2
OR
NCEA Level 3
OR
A combination of these
How many credits are needed?
To get NCEA Level 1 you need: 80 Credits at level 1 or above including literacy and
numeracy
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10 credits must be in literacy (reading & writing) and 10 in numeracy
(maths)
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Your literacy credits can come from either English or Te Reo Māori
To get NCEA Level 2 you need: 80 credits
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At least 60 Level 2 credits or above
To get NCEA Level 3 you need: 80 Credits
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At least 60 Level 3 credits or above
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The other 20 credits need to be Level 2 or above
For 2016 to gain entry to University you need:
At least 60 credits at Level 3 or above plus 20 credits from Level 2 or above
A minimum of 10 Level 1 Mathematics (or Pangarau) credits.
A minimum of 10 credits at Level 2 or higher literacy credits (5 reading, 5 writing)
14 credits each in three approved subjects* at Level 3
Please remember the credits can be gained over more than one year.
You should be aiming to achieve at least 16 credits in each of your subjects in order to ensure you
will gain a national certificate this year. NZQA will issue you with your own login account to track
your credits, use this to help you track your credits through the year. The kura can also provide you
with a printout as you need it.
*A list of approved subjects is also available from the kura - check your choices with your kaiako to
ensure you are eligible.
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Course Endorsement
Course endorsement is an integral part of the NCEA improvements package. Course endorsement
will provide recognition for students who perform exceptionally well in individual courses. Students
will be able to have their strengths in individual courses recognised with a course endorsement at
Merit or Excellence. The key objective of course endorsement is to motivate students to achieve their
potential in one or more courses.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course where they achieve:
1. 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence at the lower level that supports the endorsement
2. at least 3 credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed
standards
3. sufficient credits in a single school year
The internal/external assessment requirement
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Each student’s achievement for course endorsement must include at least 3 credits at Merit or
Excellence from internally assessed standards as well as 3 credits at Merit or Excellence from
externally assessed standards. It is not sufficient that the school’s course contains standards with
these grades; the individual student must achieve the grades to earn the course endorsement.
Common Assessment Tasks (CATs), as for Level 1 Maths (91027), are externally assessed
standards.
 Excluded from this rule are Physical Education, Religious Studies and Level 3 Visual Arts.
Students will receive a course endorsement when they achieve:
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14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence in Physical Education standards or Religious Studies
standards, where all achievement standards are internally assessed, or
for Visual Arts: 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence from one of the externally assessed
Level 3 Visual Arts standards OR 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence from internally
assessed Level 3 Visual Arts standards
Kāhui Kaiako ā Kaupapa (Subject teachers) are responsible for developing an overall vision for the
teaching and implementation of a kaupapa. This group will also provide collegial support and
mentoring.
Goal setting hui are scheduled each term for whānau and student to meet with kaiako to discuss the
child’s progress or any concerns regarding their subject choices. This gives the kaiako and whānau
an opportunity to make any changes if need.
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Key Questions about Qualifications
What is NCEA?
New Zealand’s national qualification for school learners is the National Certificate of educational
Achievement (NCEA), administered by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). There is
a National Certificate of Educational Achievement at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
How does it work?
All senior subjects offered at Te Kura Māori o Porirua will provide our students with the opportunity
to obtain the National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 1, 2 or 3
Standards spell out what you must know and be able to do. When you have met all the
requirements of the standard, you gain credits. Everyone who reaches the standard gets the
recognition.
Some subjects will be assessed by Achievement Standards, some by Unit Standard and some
by a combination of both.
A Unit Standard assessment will either be Achieved or Not Achieved. Achievement standards
recognize three grades of achievement: Achieved (A), Merit (M) and Excellence (E). Although
you only get the same number of credits for each of these, you should always aim for Excellence,
as this will show on your Record of Learning and may also be required if you are applying for
limited tertiary courses.
Credits are like “points” that count toward a variety of national certificates which can be completed
at school. Different Achievement or Unit Standards have different numbers of credits depending on
the amount of work/effort/time that is expected.
National Certificates can be studied at various levels. A National Certificate (Level 1) equates to
a Year 11 level of study, National Certificate (Level 2) equates to Year 12; Level3 to Year 13, and
so on.
What about internal assessment?
Some aspects of each area of learning will be assessed during the school year by your kaiako.
Most of these involve practical skills such as giving a speech, making a product, performing a Kapa
Haka bracket. All Unit Standards are internally assessed; some Achievement Standards are also
internally assessed.
Are there exams?
Yes. Skills and knowledge in Achievement Standards that can be assessed by examination will be
included in the end-of-year examinations run by NZQA.
How will I know my results?
Results will give details about each student’s efforts—see the next page.
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What your Record of Achievement
will look like
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Internal Assessment Procedures
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Information for STUDENTS
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It is important that systems for assessment are consistent and fair. These guidelines are written to
ensure that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities for assessment. These guidelines apply
to all internal assessments (e.g. Practical activities, briefs, test and assignments) that generate
results for national qualifications such as NCEA.
You will also have ‘practice’ assessments to help prepare you for the external assessments (mostly
exams but also portfolios of practical work) conducted by NZQA at the end of the year. These
guidelines also apply to ‘practice’ assessments. In the unlikely event that you are unable to sit
external assessments (e.g. because of sickness or family trauma) or your performance is impaired,
you can apply for compassionate consideration to get grades for those standards, so it is important
that you do your best in any ‘practice’ assessments run by the school. You will be fully briefed about
procedures before the external assessments at the end of the year.
Course Outlines and Assessment Plans
You will be given a course outline and assessment plan at the beginning of the year for each
subject, telling you when to expect internal assessments and ‘practice’ assessments. You will be
given at least two weeks notice of the exact date of an assessment. This could be an assignment
deadline or the milestone/checkpoint dates for an extended project, or a test.
Authenticity of Student Work
All work must be your own. There are penalties for a student if there is evidence that cheating has
occurred, including inappropriately helping other student. The Teacher in Charge of the subject will
consult with the Principal’s Nominee about the evidence and they will make a decision. Where
cheating has occurred in an internally assessed standard, you will gain no credit.
Handing Work In
All work must be handed in on the due date and all tests and in-class assessments must be done on
the given date.
Late work for assessment will not be accepted. In cases of illness or family/personal trauma,
follow the ‘Missed Assessment’ procedure (see below).
Special Assessment Conditions
Special Assessment conditions are provided for students with identified needs. Please see the
Special Needs Coordinator if you have any queries in this regard.
Fees
Fees for national qualifications will be advised by invoice to parents/caregivers, along with
information about financial assistance. Information can also be found on the NZQA website :
www.nzqa.govt.nz
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Missed Assessments
If you cannot hand in an assignment on time, or do an in-class test or practical activity on the day,
then you must apply to your teacher as soon as you know you will be late with an assignment or
will be absent, or as soon as you return to school. Valid reasons for requesting an extension of
time, or a new assessment date, or compassionate consideration for a grade, are:
Sickness: supply a medical certificate or a note from a parent/caregiver
Family trauma: supply a note from a parent/caregiver or from the Guidance Counsellor or your
year group teacher.
Tangihanga : supply a note from a parent/caregiver
School sporting/cultural activity: The teacher in charge of the activity signs the ‘Missed
Assessment’ form. (Note: this reason is only valid if you inform the teacher in advance of
the test or assessment).
In all cases, fill in a ‘Missed Assessment Application Form’ (attached and available at the kura
office) and give it to the teacher whose assessment you have missed/will miss.
Note that a request for extension of time must be made before the due date.
Appeals
Your kaiako will explain the criteria for each grade for an assessment when it is handed back to
you. If you think that an assessment has been incorrectly marked you can ask the kaiako to
reconsider.
Your kaiako should explain the result and make any necessary alterations. If another kaiako did
the assessing, that kaiako will be consulted. They may decide to alter your grade at this point, or
not.
If you are unhappy with the explanation, you may ask the Kaiako responsible for the subject area
for a decision, using the ‘Appeal Application Form’ (attached and available from the kura office).
This must be done within one week of the work being handed back.
If you disagree with the decision of the kaiako, the principal’s nominee will be asked to consider the
case. The Principal’s Nominee may consult with the Tumuaki.
Further Assessment Opportunities
There is provision for reassessment for learners who cannot reach the specified standard, or parts
of a unit standard.
 Procedures
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Student is to approach the teacher concerned and request a re-assessment
specifying the performance criteria they wish re-assessed.
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The kaiako is to arrange for reassessment.
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Any reasonable costs involved are to be met by the student.
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Reassessment of any unit or part thereof can only occur once within a year.
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Te Kura Māori o Porirua
He tono arotake aromatawai
Hoatu ki te tari
Ingoa:
Rōpū:
Rangi:
Kaupapa ako:
Kaiako
Paerewa Paetae, ingoa
Hua aromatawai
Rā i tae te otinga ki te ākonga
Ko te take mo te arotake

Kua kōrero kē ki te kaiako mo te whiwhinga:

Me arotake anō tāku mahi nā te mea:
Whakatau

Ka ū tonu ki te whiwhinga kua tohua e te kaiako

Kua tīni te whiwhinga ki te ____________.
E mārama ahau ki te whakataunga nei, kua whakaaetia e au
Tohu ___________________________ (ākonga
Signed:_________________________ (HOD) Date:__________________
Principal’s Nominee’s Decision/Comment:
Signed:__________________________ (PN) Date:___________________
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Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Missed Assessment Application Form
Fill in the top section, attach appropriate letters or certificates and hand in to the office or your teacher.
Ingoa:
Roopū:
Date of application:
Missed assessment details:
Subject:
Name of teacher:
Standard number and title:
Type of assessment (practical, assignment, test, etc)
Date of assessment or due date:
Reason for missing assessment: (please tick one)
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Illness: medical certificate must be attached
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Family/personal trauma: documentation must be attached (e.g. letter from parent,
counsellor, or tutor group teacher/dean)
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School sporting/cultural activity: ______________________________
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Signature of teacher-in-charge of activity: ________________________
Decision by HOD/Principal’s Nominee:
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Extension granted. New due date: ________________
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New assessment date granted. New date: ______________
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Application denied. Comment:____________________________________
The reason for this decision has been explained to me and I accept the decision.
Signed: ___________________________ (student)
Signed:_________________________ (staff member) Date:__________________
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Te Wānanga o Raukawa and Te Kura Māori o Porirua
Te Kura Māori o Porirua has enjoyed a positive partnership with Te Wānanga o Raukawa(TWOR)
since 2007.
All Year 13 students of Te Kura Māori o Porirua are expected to graduate with Te Heke Mātauranga
Māori as a minimum qualification requirement. Most complete this diploma at Year 11 and some then
go on to complete Poutuarongo Mātauranga Māori (a Degree Qualification).
ARE THESE QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNISED NATIONALLY? All Te Wānanga o Raukawa tohu
are listed on the National Qualification Framework Diplomas at Level 5 and Degrees at Level 8
respectively. The kura has identified some NCEA links with Te Wānanga o Raukawa modules,
cross accreditation is possible if students complete all set assessment tasks.
COURSE COMPONENTS: All courses at Te Wānanga o Raukawa consist of the Specialist Topic
(e.g. Mātauranga Māori), Iwi and Hapū studies, Te Reo Māori and Rorohiko studies. Tau 1-2
students of the kura can apply for and receive recognition of prior learning in Te Reo Māori and
Rorohiko studies. This requires students to complete a written task and participate in an oral
assessment. Successful completion of these tasks will result in students gaining RPL for Reo Māori
and Rorohiko. Generally our students enrol in the Specialist Topic (e.g. Mātauranga Māori); Iwi and
Hapū studies only in the first two years. In the third year in addition to the Selected Study and IwiHapu studies students are also required to complete a Hui Rumaki Reo.Course descriptions for the
courses offered by the kura are provided below.
COURSE COSTS: course costs for these studies have been negotiated with Te Wānanga o
Raukawa. The kura is very fortunate that the costs are well subsidised by TWOR. The kura is
presently able to cover the costs for these studies. Whānau are expected to contribute to costs
related to transport and noho. Refer to student fee schedule 2015. Students enrolled in additional
courses at Te Wānanga-0-Raukawa will be advised of any extra related costs i.e. course fees,
transport and noho.
Please note: Once students are enrolled parents may be liable for enrolment and
administration fees of up to $400.00 should students withdraw from the course.
SPECIALIST COURSES: our kura has a minimum expectation that all our Year 11 students will
graduate with a Heke Mātauranga Māori. Year 11 students who fulfil this requirement have the
choice of pursuing Pou Tuarongo Mātauranga Māori (Degree in Mātauranga Māori) or, may wish to
propose exploring other tohu such as Kawa Oranga, Hikorau or Heke Toi Whakarākei. There are
specific conditions that students must meet prior to enrolling in these courses, first and foremost all
applicants must be graduates of Heke Mātauranga Māori.
VENUE: Most of the Tau 1 and 2 courses are taught at the kura however Tau 1 and 2
students
will be required to attend at least one weekend noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. All Tau 3 students
attend four noho and one hui rūmaki reo at Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Whānau support at the Tau 3
noho is essential – an adult is required to stay with students. Students enrolled in Kawa Oranga and
Hikorau or any tohu other than Mātauranga Māori will require transportation to Otaki and on-site
adult support for the duration of their relevant noho.
ACADEMIC BENEFITS: All students are taught the expected academic standards for presenting
and completing written assignments in Te Reo Māori to undergraduate level.
Students are taught
appropriate research and referencing skills and techniques. Standard processes for writing essays
are taught and reinforced regularly. By the end of completing their undergraduate degree with Te
Wānanga-Ō-Raukawa, students then compile all of their assignments into a compendium for Iwi &
Hapū studies and Mātauranga Māori. This is the final phase of completion where the students see
how much research has been completed over the past three years. The Iwi and Hapū compendium
attributes to the Long Term Survival of their Hapū. The Mātauranga Māori compendium looks at
Mātauranga Māori in the past and it’s survival in the future.
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Heke Mātauranga Māori, Pou Tuarongo Mātauranga Māori
Course of Study Year One
Heke Mātauranga Māori
Course of Study Year Two
Course of Study Year Three
Pou Tuarongo Mātauranga Māori
PMM101 Māori Art & Design
PMM102 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho
1
PMM103 Iwi Oral Traditions
PMM104 The Tikanga Māori
House: The Treaty of Waitangi
and Mātauranga Māori
PMM201 Science & Technology
PMM202 Tohungatanga 1
PMM203 Te Tū Marae 1
PMM204 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 2
PMM301 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho 3
PMM302 Kaitaikaitanga
PMM303 Tohungatanga
PMM304 Te Tū Marae 2
Iwi and Hapū Year One
ART101 Private Study of One
Marae
ART102 Private Study of Iwi
History
ART103 Interviews with Two
Kaumātua
Wānanga dates
Iwi and Hapū Year Two
Iwi and Hapū Year Three
ART201 Private Study of One
Hapū
Choose two of the following Iwi &
Hapū papers
ART202 Selected Private Studies
ART203 Usage of a Marae in any
12 Month Period
ART204 Study of a Living Artist
ART205 Taonga / Treasures
ART301 State of Te Reo Māori in a
Selected
Wānanga dates
Wānanga dates
ART302 Oral Literature Studies
ART303 Hapū and Iwi Performance
Noho 1 24-25 March
Noho 2 12-13 May
Noho 3 21-22 July
Noho 4 7-10 September
Noho 1 24-25 March
Noho 2 12-13 May
Noho 3 21-22 July
Noho 4 7-10 September
Noho 1 30-31 March
Noho 2 17-18 May
Noho 3 26-27 July
Noho 4 20-21 September
Hui Rūmaki Reo: tbc
Hui Rūmaki Reo: tbc
Hui Rūmaki Reo:
18-23 June or 15-20 Oct
Last day for completion: 3 Nov
Last day for completion: 3 Nov
Graduation: 9 December
Graduation: 9 December
Other courses are available upon application. Tau 13 only will be permitted
to enrol into other Diploma courses.
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CYBER SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR STUDENTS TAU 9-13
I understand that:

I cannot use the Internet at school without signing and handing in this Use Agreement.

Computers and other communication technology equipment that belongs to Te Kura Maori o
Porirua are intended for educational purposes. Any other communication technology equipment that
I use within the school environment (e.g. mobile phone) will be used in accordance with the school
regulations.
School regulations
Secondary school students may choose to either keep their cellphones on them or hand them into
the office for safekeeping. The choice is the students as is the risk of the cellphones being lost,
stolen or if it goes missing. Staff will not take responsibility for investigating these losses.
Individual kaiako may give permission for cellphones to be used in class for a specific purpose or
lesson, however, as a general rule there is no reason for cellphones to be used in class or in the
playground. Students should understand that if it is seen to be interfering with class programmes, it
could be confiscated.
First time confiscated: Cellphone confiscated and collected after school on that same day.
Second time:
Cellphone confiscated and can be collected after a week.
Third time:
Parents will be contacted to come to collect cellphone otherwise the phone will
be held until the end of the term.
The teacher who confiscated the cellphone, must be the teacher who returns the phone to the
student therefore it is the students responsibility to arrange a suitable time after school to collect the
phone.
Students attending trips or events outside of school must shut their phone down during formal
ceremonies and/or performances. A cellphone sighted or heard during a pōwhiri or an event will be
confiscated and returned to the student at the discretion of the teacher. Teachers are not
responsible for the loss or damage of confiscated cellphones.

When using a global information system such as the Internet it may not always be possible for
the school to filter or screen all material which is inappropriate, (e.g. legal pornography), dangerous,
(e.g. bomb designs), or illegal (e.g. child pornography or stolen credit card numbers). It is therefore
each student’s responsibility not to initiate access to such material, to distribute such material by
copying, storing or printing, or have any involvement with such activity.

When using the email facilities at school, it may not be possible for the school to monitor or filter
all messages; it is therefore each student’s responsibility to ensure that any electronic
correspondence will not cause offence or be otherwise inappropriate.

The school will view seriously involvement in any incident in which communication technologies
are used to facilitate misconduct e.g. harassment, bullying, plagiarism, exam cheating etc.
The school reserves the right to check at any time, work or data related to communication
technologies in the school environment.
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I will take care of information technology resources, including:

I will not damage computer equipment or furniture and will use the resources with due
care.

I will not use any school computers for arcade-style games.

I will not attempt to breach copyright (e.g. by illegally copying software).

I will not bring software from home to use on a Te Kura Maori o Porirua computer.

I will not plagiarise by illegally copying text without referencing the source.
I will be considerate to other users, including:

I will not monopolise equipment.

I will not deliberately waste computer resources (e.g. unnecessary printing).

I will not intentionally disrupt the smooth running of any computer or the school’s
network i.e. downloading music or games without permission.

I will not scan or display graphics, record or play sounds, or type messages that could
cause offence to others.
If I accidentally encounter inappropriate, dangerous or illegal material I will immediately
remove it from the screen/turn of the screen and notify a supervising teacher without
disclosing the material to any other student.
I will respect the need for privacy and security, including:

I will not reveal home addresses or phone numbers, mine or anyone else’s, in
cyberspace.

I will not attempt to upload or create computer viruses or be involved with other forms of
electronic vandalism.
I will immediately report any cyber safety problems to a kaiako.
I accept that:
Breaching this agreement (or any involvement in such a breach) may result in my access to
the Computing and Communication Technology resources at Te Kura Maori o Porirua being
withdrawn, which could make me ineligible to continue studying a particular subject. I also
understand it could result in disciplinary action by the School.
Student:
I understand and will abide by the conditions and rules as set out in the school’s Computing/
Cyber Safety Use Agreement. I further understand that there may be consequences
(including the possible loss of access and even disciplinary action) if I should commit any
breach of these conditions.
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Ingoa:___________________________________ Pae: ­______________________
CYBER SAFETY AGREEMENT FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS TAU 9-13
General use of computing/communication technology resources:
As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Computing/Cyber Safety Use
Agreement. I believe my child has read the document and understands his/her obligations.
I understand that the computer/communication technology resources at Te Kura Maori o
Porirua are designed for educational purposes and that any breach of the rules and
conditions as set out in this agreement can lead to loss of privileges or disciplinary action. I
understand if my child steals or damages equipment this could result in a bill for the cost of
replacement parts or repairs. I also understand this agreement applies to communication
technologies my child brings into the school environment.
Access to Cyberspace:
As the parent or guardian of this student, I understand that it may not be possible for the
school to fully restrict exposure to inappropriate material in cyberspace, accessed through
such means as the Internet, email or text messaging. I also understand that while the
school will take appropriate measures to limit access to illegal, dangerous or inappropriate
material, ultimately it is each students responsibility not to initiate access to, or have any
involvement with, such material.
I hereby give my permission for
to be given access to computing
and communication technologies such as Internet.
Mokota:
______________
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
Rangi: ________________
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National Certificate in Agriculture (General Skills) Level 2
Te Kura Māori has a Memorandum of Understanding with Taratahi Agricultural Training
Centre. This provides a pathway for students who would like to develop agricultural skills.
The kura has negotiated a programme that allows students to attend Taratahi for some
practical courses and, at other times to complete units of wor at kura. Over 2 years
students will work towards the attainment of the National Certificate in Agriculture.
Unit
Title
Level Credit
Practical or
Theory
STAR or Kura
21554
Demonstrate knowledge or safety with 2
Agrichemicals
3
Theory
STAR
21561
Use maintain and store agrichemicals
personal protective equipment
2
2
Practical
STAR
6916
Demonstrate knowledge of the
approved code of practice related to
chainsaw use
2
5
Practical/
Theory
STAR
23540
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards,
hazard control and the consequences
of injury in a rural workplace
2
5
Theory
Complete at
kura
23542
Identify factors that contribute to injury 3
4
Theory
Complete at
kura
19145
Describe hydration, nutrition and sleep 2
in relation to physical well-being of
agricultural workers
4
Theory
Complete at
kura
24555
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe
operation of a motorcycle
2
3
Theory
STAR
19053
Ride a motorcycle on a flat terrain
2
3
Practical
STAR
24557
Demonstrate knowledge of the safe
operation of All Terrain Vehicle
2
3
Theory
Complete at
kura
561
Install, dismantle and store temporary
electric fences
2
2
Practical
STAR
24835
Identify the location of a fault in
electric fence components
2
3
Practical
STAR
19112
Check and report on livestock
2
4
Practical
STAR
Days for
delivery
3
4
41
Unit total minimum to achieve National Certifcate in Agriculture (General skills) L2 is 40.
Please note in order to attend this course, whānau must arrange transport and/or
accomodation for students for the duration of the course, all other course fees will be met by
the kura.
This option is available to Year 12-13 students.
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SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
Goal
The purpose of the school uniform is to instill identity, pride and unification of all members of
the Kura. Te Kura Māori o Porirua has a school uniform, which is compulsory for all
students.
All Whānau will be informed on enrolment of the uniform expectations and whānau will be
given the option of purchasing the uniform over a period of time. Spare uniforms will be
available for children to use on a casual basis.
It is expected that the standard of presentation of the secondary school pupils is of a high
standard, especially, while pupils are out of the kura.
Students of the kura are permitted to wear one single earring stud or sleeper in each ear, no
other body piercing is acceptable.
All other jewellery e.g. necklaces, bracelets, pounamu, wheua etc. is to be kept to a
minimum (i.e. one item)
All male students are to be clean shaven and long hair is to be tied back.
Kura Year 9 – 13 Uniform
Girls
One compulsory uniform will consist of:

Black skirt - two front inverted pleats

Short sleeve white blouse

Black stockings

Maroon kura jersey*

Black kura stadium jacket*

Black leather thick sole shoes (either
lace up or buckle, no soft sole/slipper
shoes)
Boys
There are two uniforms, one for everyday and one
formal:
Black Stadium Jackets are compulsory.
Formal

Long black dress pants trousers

Long sleeved white shirt

Black belt

Maroon kura jersey or vest*

Formal black leather sole lace up/slip on
shoes

Black Socks

Kura tie *
PE Uniform
Black shorts **
P E shirt *, Ankle socks, Sports shoes
N.B It is compulsory for students to wear
complete PE uniform during PE times.
Students are permitted to wear PE uniform
during lunchtimes, however NO components of
the PE gear can be worn during other class
times.
Optional:
Blue kura polar fleece*
Maroon kura vest*
Black Stadium Jacket
Everyday

Grey shorts

Everyday Blue Shirt

Black socks

Black leather thick sole shoes

Maroon kura jersey or vest*

Black kura stadium jacket *
* Items can only be purchased from the Kura
** Available from any sport outlet
The black dress pants, Grey shorts, black skirt and
white shirts can be purchased from The Warehouse
Porirua. These items available have been approved
by the kura.
Tapered/Skinny type black pants are not
accepted as formal wear.
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