At Glen Eden Intermediate School, our partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki strengthens connections to whenua, enriches learning with iwi knowledge, and fosters a truly bicultural environment where all ākonga can thrive.

Te Kawerau ā Maki are the iwi who hold mana whenua in our area. At Glen Eden Intermediate we are proud to work alongside Te Kawerau ā Maki to build strong, respectful partnerships that reflect our role as educators in a bicultural Aotearoa. Through this collaboration, iwi knowledge is woven into our teaching, helping both students and staff deepen their understanding of local histories and Māori perspectives.

We are currently engaged in ongoing conversations with iwi representatives and curriculum leaders, about how to embed iwi-specific mātauranga into our curriculum. This work strengthens the connection our ākonga (students) have to their learning and continues to grow our bicultural partnership with Māori.

Our commitment also extends to supporting staff in creating a culturally safe, mātauranga-rich curriculum—one where all ākonga can appreciate the significance of the whenua they stand on here at Glen Eden Intermediate.

This partnership not only enriches learning but also supports the well-being of our wider community. By embracing Māori values and ways of thinking, we move closer to building an inclusive, connected, and truly bicultural Aotearoa.

We are in the Mana Kura of Te Kawerau ā Maki and Year 2 of our relationship

Te Kawerau ā Māki is always looking to consult and gain feedback from our families and whānau

Last year we had a kai and kōrerero to introduce Te Kawerau ā Māki to our famiulies and whānau. For those that missed out feel free to share what you would like to know about Te Kawerau ā Māki through this link

https://padlet.com/manakura1/glen-eden-intermediate-wh-nau-voice-ii7ejlufhtzw4yu5