Te Whakatipu Kakano Maori Immersion Unit

He kākano ahau i ruia mai i Rangiātea

Mihimihi

E kōrengarenga ana ngā tai ō mihi ki a koutou katoa e te hunga tōmina ki ngā āhuatanga o Te Ao Māori.  Nau mai, rarau mai rā ki te pā harakeke o te mātauranga, ki te ūkaipō o te reo rangatira e hora nei i ngā hua nui o te ao Māori, kia tipu kia whanake ai ngā taonga o te āpōpō ki to tātou whānau rangatira nei o Te Whakatipu Kākano. 

Ko wai a Te Whakatipu Kākano?

Te Whakatipu Kākano is a dedicated Full Māori Immersion Unit that provides holistic, culturally grounded education for tamariki in Years 1 through 6. The unit is structured into Junior, Middle, and Senior classes, each designed to support learners at various stages of their Te Reo Māori journey.

The name Te Whakatipu Kākano symbolises the nurturing and growth of a seed — a metaphor for the boundless potential within each child. It represents a space where ākonga are empowered to grow with strength, resilience, and in diverse directions according to their unique capabilities.

Our learners are supported within a whānau-oriented environment that fosters values integral to te ao Māori and the development of confident, culturally grounded individuals.

Te Reo Māori – To honour, elevate, and integrate te reo Māori as a living language in everyday practice and discourse.

Tikanga Māori – To learn, uphold, and embody tikanga Māori across all facets of learning, behaviour, and engagement.

Whanaungatanga – To cultivate a profound sense of collective identity through the intentional development, preservation, and celebration of meaningful kinship connections.

Manaakitanga – To foster a culture of compassion and mutual respect by nurturing others through acts of generosity, care, and aroha.

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We provide:

• A nurturing and inclusive learning environment that acknowledges and adapts to diverse learning styles and individual needs.

• Educators dedicated to academic excellence, who strive to ignite curiosity and cultivate high achievement.

• Collaborative opportunities to engage with other Māori-medium schools and total immersion units, broadening the educational and cultural landscape for our tamariki.

• Purposeful, culturally embedded excursions that connect tamariki with tikanga Māori through experiential learning in the wider environment.

• A kapa haka rōpū that empowers tamariki to embody the knowledge and artistry of their tūpuna, through waiata, mōteatea, haka, poi and tira.

• A holistic and high-quality educational experience that supports the spiritual, emotional, physical and intellectual wellbeing of each child, grounding them in both cultural identity and academic success.

How do I apply to get my child enrolled in the unit?

If you are interested in your tamariki being in the Maori Immersion Unit, you can ask at the main school office where they will take your details or direct you to the Maori unit.
There is a procedure that is followed and criteria are set for children entering the unit.

Ranui Primary School :
16a Ranui Station Road, Ranui 0612, Auckland
09 8336286
office@ranui.school.nz
​lmackie@ranui.school.nz

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