Raglan Area School prides themselves on their core value of Kaitiakitanga. As Deputy Principal, Matua Quenten Brown says, while this is often discussed in terms of environmental sustainability, the definition also extends to being caretakers of te ao Māori.

Delivered by kaumātua and local practitioners, these opportunities for rangatahi have included Mau Rākau, Whaikōrero and Taonga Puoro making and playing.

Specifically targeting resilience, connection to tikanga Māori and intergenerational learning, the opportunities have seen rangatahi wellbeing enhanced as they reconnect with their whakapapa and ancestral stories.  An intersection of Māori science, art and history has resulted in rich, multi-dimensional learning experiences for rangatahi in our community.