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Tūrangawaewae - giving children a place to stand at Te Rourou Whakatipuranga O Awarua 

A story covering tamariki learning about and connecting to their community.

A toddler feels a pounamu stone in the wharerau

The kaiako and whānau at Te Rourou Whakatipuranga O Awarua discuss the uniqueness of their community and reflect on the ways an early childhood setting’s connectedness to the community supports children’s identity, language, and culture. 

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About this resource

Te Rourou Whakatipuranga O Awarua uses the marae as a place of learning, enhancing a sense of belonging through local hikoi where tamariki learn about and connect to their community.  

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