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te ao Māori principles

There are five key principals that we, as an English Department, consider important as part of a holistic study at school.

• Mana – The prestige and authority of the writer. Writers can build mana through impactful stories that uplift readers.
• Whanaungatanga – The connections and relationships between characters, writers, and readers. Literature brings people together.
• Kaitiakitanga – Guardianship and protection of stories, language, and knowledge. Writers have a duty to share stories responsibly.
• Wairuatanga – The spirituality and deeper meanings conveyed through literature. Stories can be profound and moving.
• Mauri – The essential life force or vitality of the writer coming through in their work. Writing with purpose and energy.
• Aroha – The empathy, compassion, and love writers show through their words. Literature builds understanding between people.
• Tikanga – The customs, protocols and values upheld through storytelling. Writers adhere to cultural principles.