O Le Tupu’aga (OTU) is a Samoan language unit committed to ...
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O Le Tupu’aga (OTU) is a Samoan language unit committed to delivering excellence in education in an aiga setting and learning environment. Our vision O Le Tupu’aga students to be culturally, academically grounded, resilient, successful and enterprising. Our Mission To provide our students to be actively involved academically and culturally as long-life learners to develop their personal excellence. Our Values We value ALOFA. FA’AALOALO and TAUTUA. What we offer Year 9 to Year 13 Samoan Language classes. Course Outline Year 9 and 10 students are placed in a core class at each year level and stay with this group for core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health & Physical Education) with 2 x ½ year modules focusing on Art and Technology. Year 9’s core class (9OT) stay together, while Year 10’s core class (10OT) mix and mingle with mainstream for their options. NCEA Level 1-3 O Le Tupu’aga students will have access to all subject options. Depending on their year level will determine how many subjects they can choose. Please note: Samoan Language is a University approved subject if students achieve 14+ credits at Level 3.
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O Le Tupu’aga (OTU) is a Samoan language unit committed
to delivering excellence in education in an aiga setting and
learning environment.
Our vision
O Le Tupu’aga students to be
culturally, academically grounded,
resilient, successful and
enterprising.
Our Mission
To provide our students to be
actively involved academically
and culturally as long-life
learners to develop their
personal excellence.
Our Values
We value ALOFA. FA’AALOALO
and TAUTUA.
What we offer
Year 9 to Year 13 Samoan Language classes.
Course Outline
Year 9 and 10 students are placed in a core class at each year level and stay with this group for core
subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health & Physical Education) with 2 x ½ year
modules focusing on Art and Technology.
Year 9’s core class (9OT) stay together, while Year 10’s core class (10OT) mix and mingle with mainstream
for their options.
NCEA
Level 1-3 O Le Tupu’aga students will have access to all subject options. Depending on their year level will
determine how many subjects they can choose.
Please note: Samoan Language is a University approved subject if students achieve 14+ credits at Level 3.
OTU celebrates important Events
throughout the year:
• NCEA Achievers night (Term 1)
• Polyfest (Term 1)
• Independence Day (Term 2)
• Samoan Language Week (Term 2)
• Cultural Activities (Ongoing)
OTU Student Expectations
• Attendance: 90% and above.
• Uniform: Dress to show pride within the Unit
and the school
• Behaviour: Best behaviour is a MUST.
Students who do not display our values towards
other students and teachers will be removed
from the Unit.
Aiga commitment
Attendance to fono or talanoa to support your
child’s learning in OTU is expected.
Enrolment
To enrol into OTU please arrange an appointment
through the school’s main office to meet with
Faamao Seumanutafa, Head of O Le Tupu’aga.
O le tele o sulu e maua ai figota, e mama se avega pe a ta amo fa’atasi.
Contact us
For more information or to enrol contact our office 09 268 3950 | [email protected]
www.jchs.school.nz
