Te Huruhi School is able to offer an extensive Maori cultural programme for any child or family who request and are accepted to be part of one of our bi-lingual classes in Nga Purapura Akoranga. These classes cater for students from Yr 2 (6 years) through to Yr 6 (11 years).

The programme follows the mainstream curriculum requirements with the added dimension of Maori language, music and culture, te reo me ona tikanga. Our aim is to provide bi-cultural and bi-lingual educational experiences which will enrich our children's development.

Families are automatically members of our whanau support group which meets each term. As part of parents’ commitment to Maori education, whanau are required to support their child’s development in Te Reo at home and by attending hui. It is necessary to enrol your child on the waiting list held at the office to be eligible for admission to Nga Purapura Akoranga.

“Ma te reo, Ka matau au, Ka kite au, Ki taku ao Maori”.

“Through the language, we can understand, we can experience, the Maori world view”.