Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School Whānau Group Kaupapa

The Whānau Group is made up of parents, caregivers and staff who are interested in

growing tikanga Māori and te reo Māori at our school. The group's kaupapa is to

support Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School's growth as an inclusive school and provide ideas and practical

ways for all students to strengthen their knowledge of and pride in tikanga Māori

and te reo Māori. We also aim to empower Māori students to be confident in their

culture and to be leaders in sharing it with the wider school community.

The Whānau Group aims to be a link between students and families and the staff

and board so that as a community we honour our commitment to Te Tiriti o

Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi). We are guided by Tawatawa - Ridgway's core values,

especially respect for the diversity of our school community and responsibility to

learn about and take pride in tikanga Māori and te reo Māori.

Our whānau group were very active from 2015 - 2025, organising Matariki celebrations and other school events, noho marae, raising money for and designing kapa haka uniforms.  Until we find someone who wants to lead the work in this space, we will ask for help with specific events. If you're keen to be involved, please email office@ridgway.school.nz. We'd love to have you!