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:
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The importance of Matariki in our kura and community
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How Māori identity and language are supported at Hillcrest
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What Māori student success means and looks like
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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
