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Education
Who/What/Where
Who?
The Tairawhiti Museum employs Education Officers Lina Marsh and Gayle Te Kani. Both are qualified and experienced teachers.
What?
The Tairawhiti Museum offers unique learning experiences that complement and enrich the learning that students experience in the classroom setting. We offer alternative approaches to achieving curriculum requirements. The Ministry of Education contracts the Tairawhiti Museum to provide Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (L.E.O.T.C.) for primary, intermediate and secondary schools in the Tairwahiti (East Coast region). This area spans East Cape in the north to Kotemaori in the south.
Where?
At the museum the classes, depending on kaupapa (topic), are delivered in the gallery that is specific to the kaupapa or context. One example is The Price of Citizenship exhibition where memorabilia of soldiers and their families from the Second World War is used to explore the C Company Army Division of the 28th Maori Battalion.
W. Lysnar Centre
Winifred Lysnar Discovery Centre is usually the ‘kids’ space where most learning activities take place.This is an interactive area where youth-based exhibitions are displayed.
Research
The museum has an extensive archival area where teachers and small groups of students can undertake research. We have a wealth of written, photographic, and oral historical information. You will need to make an appointment to use this area.
Cancellations
We would appreciate notice of a cancellation as soon as possible before the expected visit. If you need to cancel please do so at least one week before your visit.
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Outreach
In addition to programmes at the museum, we also provide an outreach service. We have a specially designed truck - Explorer, that is equipped to carry artefacts to schools and various venues.
The Explorer Truck
The name Explorer encompasses students being explorers of their own history, taonga (treasures/artefacts), and region.
Lessons
Lessons are varied and readily available, but classes must be pre-booked to enable us to cater for all needs. We can adapt lessons to all age groups and are able to produce new lessons to meet your specific curriculum requirements. All programmes can be delivered in either te reo Mâori or English. Please advise us of any special learning or physical needs.
It is museum policy that all classes have a teacher, on and off site, present at all times – no exceptions
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