Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga Under sections 146 and 155 of the Education Act 1989, the Minister of Education hereby gives the following notice: N o t i c e 1. This notice may be cited as Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga. 2. This notice shall come into force on 22 July 1996. 3. I hereby establish at Rangitukia a primary school called Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga, and designate the school as a kura kaupapa Maori. 4. Aims, purposes, and objectives of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga. Together with the use of te reo Maori as the principal language of instruction, the following aims, purposes, and objectives constitute the character of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga: (i) To develop a high degree of self-esteem in every student. (ii) To encourage a sense of pride in being Maori, self-respect, and self-confidence. (iii) To allow each student to discover his/her own potential and to explore and extend their individual and group creativity. (iv) To teach the positive aspects of sharing, support and participation. (v) To reinforce the practical and spiritual value of Maori land and language. (vi) To cultivate an awareness of the place of the individual in the universe and his/her relationship and responsibilities to all people and things in nature. (vii) To enhance the cultural differences of a multi-cultural society. (viii) To ensure a high standard of achievement in the acquisition of educational and vocational skills. (ix) To ensure a high level of competence in Maori language is achieved by each student. (x) To allow each student to discover his/her potential as a future decision maker. 5. Constitution of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Tapere-Nui-A-Whatonga shall comprise: (a) Five people appointed by the Minister. (b) The principal. (c) A staff representative. (d) Not more than four persons co-opted by the Board. Dated at Wellington this 27th day of June 1996. WYATT CREECH, Minister of Education.