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Abraham, but a positive thing to promote Mr Abraham says students have
and encourage the adoption of Maori values organised the say themselves following
and culture in schools.” liaison with teacher and have “decided on
their own to ignore the PTA
The festivities will begin this evening recommendation.”
with interested groups - members of the
culture group, staff and any Maori or It is hoped the day will be fruitful and
Pakeha concerned with the issue - camping will bring to light clear ways the students
at the Turangawaewae Marae in can integrate their culture into schools.
Ngaruawahia.
“The main aim of the day will be to
Those who attend will share for one present their culture,” says Mr Abraham,
night the Maori way of life, “experiencing “for people to enjoy, then investigate ways
togetherness”. It will be followed the next to incorporate Maoridom into education.
day with traditional Maoridom. It’s for everyone to enjoy and is seen as an
extra-curricular activity.”
POSITIVE involvement in Maori culture.
