Samoan language week - 29th May – 4 June.
The theme for 2016 is “E felelei manu ae ma’au i o latou ofaga - Birds migrate to environments where they survive and thrive”.
Check out the following resources:
http://pasifika.tki.org.nz/Pasifika-Languages/Gagana-Samoa/(tab)/Storybooks
http://www.mpp.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/Samoan-Language-Week-2016-Education-Resource.pdf
https://www.hrc.co.nz/your-rights/race-relations-and-diversity/language/our-work/samoan-language-week/
Samoa language week / Vaiaso o le gagana Sāmoa supports the curriculum principles of cultural diversity and inclusion, and provides an opportunity for students to:
· explore the values of diversity and respect
· make use of key competencies, especially using language, symbols, and texts and relating to others
· achieve learning outcomes described in the learning languages learning area.
http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/National-events-and-the-NZC/Samoa-language-week
How are we celebrating Samoan language week in our classrooms ?
Fa’afetai tele lava,
Vanitha