Tikanga Māori
He waka eke noa
A canoe which we are all in with no exception
A long time ago, the cheeky and witty demi-god known as Maui, hid himself aboard the waka which his brothers took fishing. Once the siblings realised Maui had stowed away on their waka, it was too late to turn around. Maui insisted they let him fish and using the magic jawbone of his kuia, he hauled up ‘te ika a maui’ which is also known as the North Island. Clive School is proudly located within ‘Hawke Bay’ which geographically represents the hook which Maui used, and ‘te matau a Maui,’ proudly adorns our uniform and is a significant representation of Clive School and all that it stands for.
School Song
Te Mata te Maunga
Tukituki te Awa
Matahiwi te Marae
Waipureku te Kura
E puri nei te taonga
te reo me ona tikanga
E tuku iho
a Kuia a Koro ma
Te Reo in Classrooms
The importance of developing knowledge and confidence in Māori culture is recognised by Clive School and delivered through a range of mediums.
Students and Staff are committed to regular lessons focussing on participation, pronunciation and appreciation of Māori culture. Knowledge and confidence in Te Reo Māori is developed through waiata, kanikani and visual art.
Kapa Haka
Clive School offers all students the opportunity to participate in kapa haka.
An elective group plays a significant role in representing the school at fairs, formal events and production evenings. Performing at Cape Kidnappers has become a regular booking and the group consistently impresses at local festivals.
