Whānau and Te Reo Māori

Check out about Whānau camp and what has been happening in our Te Reo Māori department.

Whānau RAPID Class Leadership Camp

Whānau RAPID students kicked off the year with a fantastic start by heading to Kauaeranga Valley for a leadership camp. With 40 students and 5 staff members participating, they took part in exciting activities and discussed their goals and expectations for the year ahead. What an amazing way to begin the school year!

New Kaiako Reo Māori

Hillcrest High School is excited to announce and welcome Matua Wharenui Hawera and Whaea Maapihi Rapana to our Kura.  Matua Wharenui will be teaching our year 9 & 10 students while Whaea Maapihi will be working with our year 11 students. 

In addition, Whaea Maapihi will also be our Kapa Haka tutor and Māori liaison officer. Nō mātou te waimarie, nō mātou te honore nui i te whiwhinga i a kōrua, Nau mai, haere mai.