Kia ora e te whānau, we’re excited to share with you the latest episode of our new school podcast Beyond the Bell — and this one is especially close to our hearts.
🎧 Episode Title:Voices from the Whare: Kaupapa Māori & Matariki
In this episode, we shine a light on what kaupapa Māori looks like at Hillcrest High School and how we acknowledge and celebrate Matariki as a kura. This is a powerful kōrero about culture, connection, and whanaungatanga and how te ao Māori is lived and breathed across our school community.
We are proud to be joined by:
🌿 Gabby Baucke – Head Student
🏫 Mrs Amber Ganley – Deputy Principal
🧠 Whaea Caseymia Hawkins – Head of Te reo Māori
Together, they reflect on:
The importance of Matariki in our kura and community
How Māori identity and language are supported at Hillcrest
What Māori student success means and looks like
Personal stories and experiences from within the whare
This episode is a celebration of mātauranga Māori, student voice, and the steps we are taking as a school to honour our bicultural commitment.
🟢 You can listen now on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/58ezHY4PQEFFytwySSkkk7?si=fbcc23183416478c
📮 We’d love your feedback or ideas for future episodes:podcast@hillcrest-high.school.nz
Ngā mihi nui for your ongoing support. We hope you enjoy this special episode and feel proud of the kaupapa being nurtured here at Hillcrest.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Hillcrest High School – Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke
