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Pasifika Malaga Samoa 2015
Pasifika Education Initiative
Professional development opportunity for teachers and leaders of Pasifika students
Ole sailiga tomai fa’ale aganu’u,
gagana ma le fa’asinomaga a Faiaoga
o tamaiti Pasefika: Seeking Pasifika
knowledge of students’ cultures,
identities and languages.
Talofa, malo le soifua -
warm Pasifika greetings
In 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2013 UC Education Plus
offered the Samoa-based Pasifika Education
Initiative as a professional development
strategy to help teachers and leaders improve
their understanding of their Pasifika learners’
identities, languages and cultures.
UC Education Plus is offering this opportunity
again this year for teachers and leaders from
schools that have been part of the Pasifika
Success Talanoa Project (PSTP) in 2014 as well as
new schools joining the project this year. The
invitation is also extended to schools that have a
particular focus on Pasifika student achievement.
This initiative will enable participants to learn
and share in an authentic, supportive, safe and • Be fully immersed in the cultures of their areas including: Numeracy & Literacy/English,
non-judgemental context. Samoan students and families Science,Social Studies, Art, Music,Dance and
• Gather and develop resources that will support Technology.
Vision the learning of Pasifika children and families
Build capacity and capability of the ‘community
of learners’ to be culturally responsive to the
• Develop strategies to establish responsive, “The malaga to Samoa gave
reciprocal relationships with Pasifika cultures
needs and aspirations of Pasifika learners. me a tremendous opportunity
• Develop understanding of Pasifika cultural
contexts that can be utilized in the planning of to experience first hand
Programme focus
The focus of this initiative is to enhance effective
units of work across the curriculum the Samoan values of love,
• Develop an understanding of the concept of
teacher practice and build responsive leadership
families and village community that can be
respect, service, family and
to accelerate Pasifika students’ learning. The
full immersion of teachers and leaders in a
useful in setting up meetings with parents and spirituality."
families at own schools here in New Zealand
Samoan village will provide deeper knowledge
and understanding of their students’ identities, • Raise own consciousness of what culture
languages and cultures. This initiative will means for Pasifika children and their families Paul Irving
strengthen the goals and expectations of the • Deepen understanding of Pasifika students’ 2013 Malaga participant
PSTP. cultural values and principles and how these
impact on students’ learning and achievement
Outcomes • Explore and understand Samoan oral
Teachers and leaders have the opportunity to: traditions, histories, customs and oratory
• Develop and improve their culturally
responsive practices through gaining a wealth Key curriculum areas
of knowledge of their Pasifika students’ It is anticipated that this initiative will
cultures, identities and languages provide support in a variety of curriculum
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Programme Expectations for participants
• Participate in pre-trip preparation activities/
Day Date Activity
workshops
1 Tuesday 29 September Fly from Auckland to Apia, Samoa (depart 8.15am NZ time)
• Respect village protocols
2 Wednesday 30 September Travel to Iva village, Savai’i (Ferry, bus), Welcome at Iva • Respect decisions made by UC Education Plus
3 Thursday 1 October School visits • Contribute to village life
4 Friday 2 October Siapo making and sight seeing • Participate fully in activities during the
initiative e.g. school visits, observing cultural
5 Saturday 3 October Cultural activities and Fiafia night activities, attending church etc.
6 Sunday 4 October Church service, move to beach resort • Maintain a reflective journal throughout this
professional development
7 Monday 5 October Relax in beach resort, reflection and sharing
• Share reflections with other participants
8 Tuesday 6 October Return to village for farewell during and after the initiative
9 Wednesday 7 October Travel back to Apia • Develop and make a presentation back to your
school as a useful resource for teachers and
10 Thursday 8 October Fly Apia to Auckland (arrive 5.25pm NZ time)
your school.
Host village Pre-trip workshops Application information
The Pasifika Education Initiative is hosted by These workshop will assist you in preparing for To apply, please complete and return the
Tufulasi Taleni’s family and village in Samoa. the trip to ensure that you get the most out of attached form as soon as possible. All
This is will be the fifth trip under the Pasifika the experience. applications will be considered, however, there
Education Initiative that Tufulasi Taleni and UC are limited spaces and preference will be given to
These workshops will run 4.30 - 5.30pm at
Education Plus have organized. The last four trips those who have already registered their interest.
University of Canterbury Dovedale Campus,
have been highly successful. Places may be limited to 2 people per school if
Dovedale Avenue.
necessary.
Tufulasi holds two significant chiefly titles that • Workshop 1: Friday 19 June
belong to his aiga (family) and his village. These A deposit of $300 is payable on application. The
are ‘Leali’ie’e’, an orator title, and ‘Tofilau’ a high • Workshop 2: Friday 31 July balance of $2000 along with a copy of your valid
chief title. These two titles make Tufulasi an • Workshop 3: Friday 14 August passport must be supplied no later than 31 July
important and significant leader in his family • Workshop 4: Friday 11 September 2015. No changes can be made after this date.
and village. The bestowal of these two titles
Attendance at these workshops is compulsory Applications close 12 June 2015.
changes his name to Leali’ie’e Tofilau Tufulasi
as they will provide important information
Taleni. This description of Tufulasi’s rank and
regarding your visit. Telephone conferencing (or
status in the village and his family is important
possibly video conferencing) can be provided
for you to know because it impacts on the value
for attendees from outside of the Christchurch
of hospitality and generosity that the village
region.
will show and provide for the visitors during the
programme.
Costs
Tufulasi’s village, known as Vaiafai, Iva, is
located at the east end of the beautiful island $2300 (including GST)*
of Savai’i in Samoa. During the Education Please note this covers return flights (Auckland
Initiative, you will be hosted by families in - Apia), accommodation in Apia on arrival and
Tufulasi’s village. departure, transport costs including ferry (return)
After arriving and staying the first night in and rental van(s), accommodation in the village
Apia you will be welcomed in to the village. (koha/mea’alofa for host families), cultural
Here you will stay for four consecutive nights. activities (koha/mea’alofa), school visit (koha/
The next two nights will be spent at the beach mea’alofa), accommodation in the beach resort
resort, located on the north-west coast or and administrative costs.
Savai’i island. Following the time at the beach Costs you will need to cover include: spending
resort you will come back to stay one night and money, sightseeing costs, lunches/dinners in
farewell the village before leaving the next day Apia, and lunches at the resort.
for Apia. You will stay in Apia for the final night
of the trip before returning to Auckland the * Includes airfare to/from Auckland airport only,
following day. attendees must provide their own transportation
to/from Auckland airport. You will be provided
More information will be provided at the pre-
with contact details for the UC group travel
trip workshops.
arranger should you wish to book through them.
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more after the intended date of departure from Currency
Samoa (i.e. at least valid until 8 April 2016). The Samoa decimal currency is the Tala (dollar)
and Sene (cent): 100 Sene = ST$1 (Tala). All major
Mobile Phones
foreign currencies are exchangeable in Samoa.
There are two main telecommunications
Samoa Tala can also be purchased outside the
providers in Samoa, Digicel and Bluesky. Both
country from a few selected banks, however you
providers offer coverage to most areas with over
will need to check with your bank if you can order
95% geographical coverage. Prepaid SIM cards
some before you depart.
are available at the airport and around Apia.
Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express,
Climate Diners & JCB) are widely accepted in the major
Samoa’s climate is tropical all year round, with hotels, restaurants and stores. Travellers’ cheques
two distinct seasons – the dry season running are also widely accepted at major banks and
Message from the organiser from May to October and the wet season from hotels.
My name is Leali’ie’e Tufulasi Taleni, Pasifika November to April. The average daily temperature Eftpos machines are found throughout
Education Facilitator, UC Education Plus, is 29 degrees Celsius and ocean temperatures are Upolu and Savai’i in major hotels, resorts and
University of Canterbury. My role gives in the in the low 20’s. supermarkets.
me an opportunity to work with teachers,
school leaders, facilitators and Pasifika Health and Safety Dress
community leaders and families to help Samoa is one of the safest destinations to visit Light summer clothing is appropriate all year
Pasifika students achieve to the best of their with a low crime rate. round and packing a light sweater for the cooler
abilities. I utilise the opportunity in this The Islands are free of tropical diseases and no evenings is recommended. As Samoa has a
role to create initiatives and innovations vaccinations are required before travel from New strong cultural structure and Christian faith,
to help school leaders and teachers raise Zealand. Samoa does have mosquitoes, and tourists are asked not to wear bathing suits in
their confidence and knowledge of Pasifika while there is no risk of malaria, dengue fever Apia or in villages.
students. One of these initiatives is the outbreaks have occurred on odd occasions and a When leaving the beach to venture into the
Pasifika Education Initiative (Samoa trip) good branded insect repellent is recommended. villages, guests are asked to wear a lavalava
which gives teachers and school leaders the (sarong), pants or shorts and t-shirt. Nude and
opportunity to immerse themselves in the There are many medical clinics in Apia should
you require a doctor. The Tupua Tamasese Meaole topless (for women) swimming or sunbathing is
culture of their students in a village setting prohibited.
in Samoa. I value the opportunity to support II National Hospital is located in Apia. There are
teachers and school leaders through this role. also private dental clinics and pharmacies. When attending church on Sunday, women are
asked to wear a dress or blouse and skirt, and
Banks men trousers and shirt.
ANZ and Westpac are the two international
Practical travel information: banks found in Samoa. Both have branches at the For more information, refer
international airport, in Apia and at Salelologa to the Samoa Travel website:
Entry Requirements
on Savai’i.
Visitors to Samoa are NOT required to obtain an www.samoa.travel
ATMs are located in and around Apia and on the
entry permit for stays of less than 60 days.
island of Savai’i. Travellers can use credit cards in
Travellers must have a return or onward ticket the machines but you are required to have a PIN
and passports must be valid for six months or number to withdraw cash.
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Alofa Fa’a-Samoa!
The following article was written
by Anna Mowat following her
participation in the 2007 Pasifika
Malaga.
I am privileged to work in schools where there
is a diverse mix of cultures, I’m embarrassed by
my clumsy mistakes, and realise I rely on the
politeness and tolerance of others. My work
involves encouraging parents to play active roles
within their child’s school and support their
child’s learning. Working alongside dedicated
school staff and support persons, we have begun
a conversation with parents about what they
want for their children’s futures, then how these
futures can be created as a parent and school
partnership.
When I wrote the invitations to the initial school-
community meeting, I considered the many
languages this would be translated into, and
chose to write form a parent’s perspective. It was
a well-attended meeting with four languages fanned by our hosts while we ate, then once we play guitar, it meant I could never listen to music
being spoken. None were more excited and had finished, our dishes were tidied away without quite the same again. It is still very beautiful,
animated than the Samoan. After all, family us needing to lift a finger. It was then that our but now I can more deeply appreciate its
and community partnership is what this culture hosts had the opportunity to sit and eat, yet not complexities, its fullness and its richness.
knows well! with us. Not because we weren’t great company!
Leali’ie’e Tufulasi Taleni is the Pasifika Facilitator
But as a mark of respect – we came first. Anna Mowat
for University of Canterbury, Education Plus and When visiting the schools we were feted in much 2007 Pasifika Malaga participant
is one of many people who helped create this the same way. The community provided vast
meeting and its continuation. I have directed quantities of wonderful food, we were warmly
many questions to him about the Samoan welcomed to the school and to each classroom.
community and culture, and he often smiles at We were sung to and entertained like the children
me thoughtfully, winks his eye and clicks his had been rehearsing for this moment for months,
tongue. Leali’ie’e leads an initiative where in then showered with gifts of appreciation. And we
order to ‘teach’ culture he takes professionals gave gifts too. A custom in Samoa.
working in schools back to his village, Vaiafai, Prominent was the question of why I deserved
Iva on Savai’i Island of Samoa, where he holds a such incredible treatment, and given such high
Matai (chief) title and immerses them with his status? The answer? Because I’m a guest, and
and other families there for 12 days. Not quite the because I’m Palagi. Confronting? Yes. Moving?
answers I was expecting, but Samoans learn by Absolutely! I was moved to tears every day. It is
observing, not by asking questions! little wonder when I am near these people in New
So there we were. 38 Palagi, arriving in 30-degree Zealand, I am somehow touched by them. Here, I
heat after leaving minus four. Diving for our was totally overwhelmed.
water bottles and insect repellent while we Without prompt or question, I somehow found
quietly voiced our growing concerns over myself being asked by Leali’ie’e (a Matai chief)
whether we would have to eat taro for breakfast, to do some not too burdensome jobs. I loved
and without the aid of a knife and fork. My being asked because it meant that I was often
cultural self-defences became meaningless For further information contact:
accompanied by the young people within the
against a Samoan backdrop of generosity and family (those still at school who also played an Tufulasi Taleni
grace. Here were people who were genuinely active role in the running of the household). Pasifika Education Facilitator
appreciative that I came to their country, to stay And alongside the very cool hand gestures, they Mobile: 027 405 6744
in their home, with their aiga (family) and in their taught me to dance and some Samoan. And we Phone: (03) 367 0787
village. laughed and we laughed. I miss them dearly. Email: tufulasi.taleni@canterbury.ac.nz
The word humble kept cropping up among Palagi I’ve found my transition from Samoa back to Marie-Claire Brehaut
reflections. We were offered huge quantities of Christchurch a difficult one. I have re-realised Course Administrator
beautifully prepared food for our meals gathered how much of a pleasure and privilege it is to work Phone: (03) 367 0769
from the plantation, or caught in the sea and with people. And as far as my learning of Samoan Email: edplus@canterbury.ac.nz
cooked over open fires. We and our food were culture, I keep thinking of when I was learning to
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Pasifika Malaga Samoa 2015 application form
Applications close 12 June 2015
Please complete all information on this application form and send to:
UC Education Plus, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140 , or scan and email to: edplus@canterbury.ac.nz
Please note that all applications will be considered, however spaces are limited and preference will be given to those who have already registered their
interest. There may be a limit of two teachers per school if necessary.
Personal information
Full name
Home address
Contact email
Contact phone (Home) (Work)
(Mobile)
Special diet?
Passport number * Passport expiry date *
* Please supply a photocopy/scan of your passport with this application. If you do not currently have a passport that will be valid until 6 months after
the date of departure from Samoa (i.e. valid until 8 April 2016), please make arrangements for one (after you have received confirmation) and supply
these details to us no later than 31 July 2015.
Employment details
School/Org.
School/Org.
address
Position held
What levels are you teaching at?
What specialist teaching interest
do you have?
Years of experience in teaching
Emergency contact details
Name
Relationship to you
Best contact phone
numbers ( e.g. mobile)
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Current practices and knowledge
Describe your school
(School teachers and
leaders only) e.g. roll,
proportion of Pasifika
students, how do you
currently recognise
Pasifika?
How are you currently
meeting the needs of
Pasifika learners?
On a scale of 1-5, where would you position your current understanding of Pasifika culture?
Limited understanding 1 2 3 4 5 Extensive understanding
On a scale of 1-5, where would you position your current knowledge of Pasifika ways to engage Pasifika learners and their aiga (families)?
Limited understanding 1 2 3 4 5 Extensive understanding
Aims and expectations
Why do you want
to participate in
the Pasifika Malaga
initiative?
What are your
aims and expected
outcomes from your
participation in the
Pasifika Malaga? (E.g.
changes to teaching/
leading/facilitation/
student learning etc.)
How will you know
when you have
achieved these aims?
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Deposit payment details (GST Reg Number 11-131-859)
Cheque
A cheque is enclosed for $300 payable to University of Canterbury
Credit card
Please charge my credit card $300 Visa Mastercard Expiry date
Credit card number
Name on card Signature
Direct credit
I have deposited $300 in the University of Canterbury bank account (details below)
Direct credit date Account name
Reference (Please include “249T305” and surname/initials)
Bank account details:
Bank name: ANZ Account name: University of Canterbury Account number: 01 1839 0036732 00
Branch name: Auckland (Q & V) Swift (Routing) Number: ANZBNZ22 Bank address: Cnr Queen and Victoria Streets, Auckland
Please read and agree to terms
I agree to attend the following information workshops (either in person or remotely, telephone/video conferencing):
• Workshop 1: Friday 19 June • Workshop 3: Friday 14 August
• Workshop 2: Friday 31 July • Workshop 4: Friday 11 September
I confirm that the information provided in this form is true and correct.
I have included my deposit of $300.00 with this form, and I agree to pay the balance of $2,000.00 and supply a copy of my valid passport no later
than 31 July 2015.
I understand that no changes can be made after 31 July 2015.
I understand that receipt of this application is not a guarantee of travel, and that due to limited places, selection will be subject to confirmation.
In submitting this form I agree to my details being used for the purposes of my participation in the Pasifika Malaga 2015. The information will
only be accessed by necessary university staff. I understand my data will be held securely and will not be distributed to third parties. I have the
right to change or access my information. I understand that when this information is no longer required for this purpose, official university
procedure will be followed to dispose of my data.
Signed by participant Signed by Principal
Name (print) Name (print)
Signature Signature
Date Date
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For further information
Marie-Claire Brehaut
Course Administrator
Phone: (03) 367 0769
Email: edplus@canterbury.ac.nz
Tufulasi Taleni
Pasifika Education Facilitator
Mobile: 027 405 6744
Phone: (03) 367 0787
Email: tufulasi.taleni@canterbury.ac.nz
UC Education Plus
University of Canterbury
PO Box 4800
Christchurch
New Zealand
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