The Petone Settlers Museum provides a significant Social Science resource for all age groups through the stories of a special local history that has national implications. Educators offer fun, interactive curriculum-linked learning programmes for students, Year 1–13.
Education programmes encourage students to think creatively while delving into the history of New Zealand and its relationships between Maori and Pakeha. Students will have the opportunity to develop core key competencies within an authentic context. Programmes are FREE, with optional workshops at a small charge, and we are happy to tailor a programme to meet your needs. Please note that booking is essential.
See below for programmes offered at Petone Settlers Museum.
If your class has specific learning needs and you wish to do a workshop to support your topic, please feel free to approach us and discuss possibilities.
For more information, updates and bookings please contact:
Jen Boland
Learning Programmes Manager
T 04 560 1260
E jen.boland@huttcity.govt.nz
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Programmes for Petone Settlers Museum
KORERO / MAORI ORAL TRADITION
Year NE–1 Level 1 | Duration of programme 1:30mins | Terms 1 & 4 only
A fun introduction to oral traditional. Ngaki and Whataitai and the forming of Te Whanganui-A-Tara is the central story in this programme. Using movement and drama students will retell stories. Supported by a creative workshop students create taniwha sand sculptures on the Petone foreshore.
TANGATA WHENUA / PEOPLE OF THE LAND
Year 4–6 Level 2 | Duration of programme 1:15 mins
A highly interactive programme, students participate in shared learning experiences problem solving, discovering and understanding how Maori farmed, fished, hunted and lived in Te Whanganui-A-Tara before the arrival of the early English settlers in 1840.
A NEW LAND/ WHEN TWO PEOPLES MEET
Year 4–6 Level 3 | Duration of Programme 1:15 mins
Working in groups students become historians and gallery detectives looking for clues and answers to key questions by exploring and gathering information within the museum relating to why and how English Settlers came to Te Whanganui-A-Tara (Wellington)? who were they? and what were those early days like?
Image – Somes Island Swim, Petone Amateur Swimming Club Members, 1948. Photograph by Morris Hill. Collection of Petone Settlers Museum