Waitangi Day

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The Waitangi Day resource includes 21 key word cards, an explanation of the symbolism of the Maori flag, a simple explanation of the significance of Waitangi Day to New Zealand and a close reading activity for the students to complete. Landscape presentation.

SMART RESOURCE | The intention of the resource is to spark curiosity and understanding about the history and relevance of the Treaty of Waitangi. It asks the student through inquiry to look at the past, present and future of the multicultural nation of Aotearoa New Zealand… challenging the student to understand the principles of the treaty and what they mean to them? The resource includes: an outline of the Inquiry process, Treaty Inquiry questions and answers, Inquiry vocabulary, map of Aotearoa New Zealand, a student short history sheet and close activity sheet, Waitangi Day celebrations student sheet, Waitangi Treaty teacher Information sheet, a poster: He iwi tahi tatou – We are now one people, and images of Waitangi Marae, Treaty House, and the historic signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Landscape presentation.

SMART RESOURCE | FONT OPTION: The resource provides background information about the Treaty of Waitangi for teachers and older students under the subheadings- Why we celebrate Waitangi Day? – A Look at the Past – The Controversies - How is Waitangi Day Celebrated? The resource may be read and discussed as part of the reading or inquiry programme or used as a visual resource for younger students. Included are two images of artists impressions of the signing of the Waitangi Treaty, inquiry question cards and a poster of the famous words of the Maori chief Hone Heke

SMART RESOURCE | A set of waiaro defining the five values of aroha, pono, tika, manaakitanga, and tapu. These values are presented in Te Reo Maori and English. Students are challenged with the question: What are values? and What are some things you believe is important to you? The resource is presented with a coloured background and a white background for choice of presentation. An excellent resource to compliment the principles of the Waitangi Treaty and the opportunity to acquire knowledge of Te Reo Maori. Landscape presentation.

FREE | Printable display letters with modern koru design. Letters spell - Waitangi Day. Cut out letters and laminate for durability… Resource is ready to create an instant colourful classroom display.

FREE | A New Zealand and Maori icon/ flags template with poster; suitable for a writing or a drawing Waitangi Day activity. The resource also includes a copy of the Treaty of Waitangi.