9Wānang
This course requires 2 options.

9WĀNANGA - Year 9 Wānanga – 2 Semesters

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss P. Joice, Mrs C. McWhirter.

Wānanga celebrates what is unique and special about our kura in a way that reflects our locally agreed contexts, histories, knowledge and stories. It provides our ākonga with a clear understanding of what it means to be a “Papanui Learner” and the skills and strategies they need to employ to ensure they are achieving their “Personal Best”.


Topics covered include:

  • PHS Values

  • School Haka & Waiata

  • E Tū Tāngata

  • Goal Setting & Learning Habits

  • Careers Education

  • Language Week Celebrations

  • Digital Citizenship


This class runs for two periods per week.


Recommended Prior Learning

Year 9 Wānanga is a compulsory course. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A BYOD device is recommended for this course

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