What did the native schools Act do?

The 1867 Native Schools Act established a system of secular village primary schools under the control of the Department of Native Affairs. As part of the Government’s policy to assimilate Māori into Pākehā society, instruction was to be conducted entirely in English.

Why was the native schools Act made?

The primary mission was to assimilate Māori into European culture. Māori could attend board of education schools and non-Māori could attend native schools, although the primary purpose of the native schools was providing European education for Māori.

What did Māori want from native schools?

Although Māori had whare wānanga (schools for teaching their own genealogy of knowledge), they wanted to send their children to the mis- sion schools to access the Pākehā knowledge that produced large ships, powerful weapons and an amazing array of goods.

When did the native schools Act end?

1969
The native schools system, 1867 to 1969.

What was the education Ordinance Act?

It outlined the principles for education in New Zealand: ‘religious education, industrial training, and the instruction in the English language shall form a necessary part of the system’. Provision was also made for government inspection.

What was the basis for indigenous education in Aotearoa traditionally?

In traditional Māori society, all important aspects of life had systems of knowledge transfer and skills acquisition that had been refined over the centuries. The learning process began in the womb, with mothers chanting oriori (lullabies) to their unborn children.

Was speaking Māori illegal?

The Native Schools Act 1867 required instruction in English where practicable, and while there was no official policy banning children from speaking Māori, many, were physically punished. It was a policy of assimilation, and while phased out in the 20th century, the ramifications have been felt for generations.

When did native schools begin?

The boarding school experience for Indian children began in 1860 when the Bureau of Indian Affairs established the first Indian boarding school on the Yakima Indian Reservation in the state of Washington.

Is Te Reo a dying language?

A study on endangered languages has shown te reo Māori is on its way towards extinction.

What is the purpose of the education Act 1989?

The Education Act 1989 requires boards to enrol students in their schools, irrespective of students’ needs and abilities. The National Administration Guidelines (NAGs) set clear expectations for boards to foster student achievement.

Does Saudi Arabia have public schools?

Public education—from primary education through college—is open to every Saudi citizen. Before 1957, when King Saud University was founded, many Saudi Arabians immigrated to other countries to attend universities.

What did the Native Schools Act of 1867 do?

The 1867 Native Schools Act established a system of secular village primary schools under the control of the Department of Native Affairs. As part of the Government’s policy to assimilate Māori into Pākehā society, instruction was to be conducted entirely in English.

Why did they phase out the native schools?

From the outset the priority of the schools was the teaching of English. The plan was to phase out the native schools once English had taken hold in a community. Initially, the Māori language was allowed to facilitate English instruction, but as time went on official attitudes hardened against any use of Māori language.

When did the native schools start in New Zealand?

Education in traditional Māori society Missionaries and the early colonial period The native schools system, 1867 to 1969 Māori church boarding schools Kaupapa Māori education Other developments, 1970s onwards Māori education policy External links and sources Page 3. The native schools system, 1867 to 1969 All images & media in this story

Who are the teachers in the native schools?

Teachers were of variable quality and initially most were untrained. Initially most were Pākehā, although some schools had Māori junior assistants. Local mixed-race and Pākehā children, including the children of teachers, also attended native schools.