Te Kohanga Reo - Poihakena

Te Kohanga Reo - Poihakena This is the official page of Te Kohanga Reo - Poihakena (Sydney)
Email - [email protected]
Whānau based in Bonnyrigg & St Clair

The translation of Te Kōhanga Reo is The Language Nest and is an alternative education school for New Zealand Māori and other interested peoples. Traditionally the focus in Aotearoa (NZ) is Early Childhood Education, whilst here in Australia we have diversified our programs suitable for the lifestyle and impacts of Maori living in Te Pāpaka ā Maui (Australia). Te Kōhanga Reo-Poihākena is a branch

of Indigenous Wise Incorporation which is an organisation in inter-cultural, inter-faith, and inter-organisational activities, and that has a heart for social justice. Programs under IWI suit all ages. The Te Kōhanga Reo curriculum and pedagogy provides a learning space for the akonga (student) to experience and to be immersed in the holistic learning of being Māori. This learning space has the powerful potential to build identity, well being and belonging. It also aids the prevention of Māori disengaging; or even rejecting the existing educational systems offered today. Being connected to the educational system through Te Kōhanga Reo creates a stronger sense of belonging between the akonga to their culture, language and arts but also to their extended Māori community. The programs we offer are;

Early Childhood Education Program
Playgroup Education Program

12/11/2025

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
6:30pm

Cali Burgers
Shop 3/525 Cowpasture Rd
Len Waters Estate NSW 2171

Agenda -
* Karakia & Acknowledgement of Country
* Present and Apologies
* Last Minutes
* Treasurer's Report
* Committee Address, Nominations and Voting
* General Business
* Closing Karakia

08/11/2024

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Friday, November 22nd 2024
12pm
Coowarra Cottage
1 Coowarra Dr, St Clair, NSW 2759

Agenda -
Karakia & Acknowledgement of Country
Last Minutes
Treasurer's Report
Committee Address, Nominations and Voting
General Business
Closing Karakia

*** Please note AGM will start immediately after kōhanga.

30/11/2023

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Online Event

Thursday, December 14th 7:30pm

Agenda -

Karakia & Acknowledgment of Country
Last Minutes
Treasurer's Report
Committee Address, Nominations & Voting
General Business
Closing Karakia

** Please RSVP by COB December 10th to attend online.

27/08/2023

💚🖤 TKR RAFFLE 💚🖤

Congratulations to all our lucky WINNER’S 🎉🎉

#83 - Isaiah Middleton - The Art of Tattoo Studio $500 Voucher

#40 - Vicky Reed - Coffee Machine Hamper

#101 - Tarsh Meilak - Seen It First Media Photography Voucher

#199 - Nanny Donna - Hangiworks $100 Voucher

#278 - Erana Aperahama - KreatioNZ $100 Voucher

#78 - Whaea Ma - NannyAnn’s Treat Box

#75 - Lorraine Hynes - Cathy’s Kai $50 Voucher

A big THANK YOU to all our amazing sponsors -
The Art of Tattoo, Seen it First Media Photography, Hangiworks, KreatioNZ, Nannyanns, Cathy's Kai our seller’s & our buyers!

We will be in contact with our winner’s shortly!

Ngā mihi x

22/01/2023

ROOPU TAKARO KI ST CLAIR ☀️

Kia ora koutou!

Our bilingual roopu takaro is starting back up again for Friday sessions during the school terms in 2023

All are welcome! Each week we incorporate as much Te Reo into our sessions as we possibly can but being in Ahitereiria we know that everyone is at a different point in their own journey so we try to accommodate and welcome everyone ❤️

Friday 3rd February
10am - 12pm
Coowarra Cottage
1 Coowarra Drive, St Clair
Bring a plate of kai to share, a water bottle and hat for your tamaiti

Come along for our first session and we will a korero about registration and fees then

Ngā mihi nui
Whaea Jaz ✌🏽

22/11/2022

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Thursday December 8th, 7pm

Online event

Agenda

- Opening Karakia / Acknowledgement of Country
- Last Minutes
- Commitee 2022 / 2023
- St Clair Update
- Bonnyrigg Update
- General Business
- Closing Karakia

21/06/2022
12/11/2021

Te Kohanga Reo -Poihakena AGM

Saturday November 27th 2021
11am - 11:30am

Please note due to current health orders AGM is online only.

Please RSVP by November 20th to attend online.

Agenda-

* Opening Karakia and Acknowledgement of Country
* Present and Apologies
* Last Minutes
* Treasury Report
* Committee Addresses
* Committee Nominations and Elections
* General Business
* Closing Karakia

Please note nominations close November 20th 2021.

22/04/2021

Tēnā koutou katoa,

KŌHANGA REO CLASSES FOR TERM 2 COMMENCE THIS WEEK AT ST CLAIR & NEXT WEEK AT BONNYRIGG.....

Details for both venues are below:

St Clair Kōhanga Reo
Coowarra Cottage (1 Coowarra Dr, St Clair 2759)
Every Friday (during school term)
10.30am-12.30pm
Term 2 : APR 23, 30 - MAY 07, 14, 21, 28 - JUN 04, 11, 18, 25 (10WK TERM)

Kotahitanga - Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg South Community Centre (9-15 Gemalla St, Bonnyrigg 2177)
Every Saturday (during school term)
10.30-12.30
Term 2: MAY 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 - JUN 05, 19, 26 (8WK TERM)

We are now taking in new enrolments after being closed throughout the whole of covid restrictions, so get in quick whānau as we have limited spaces available. Also, please note if you could please contact us prior to attending so that our kaiako know to expect you, incase there is any unexpected cancellation.

If you would like any more information please don’t hesitate to DM us .

Ngā mihi nui,
TKR Poihakena Kaitiaki

18/05/2020

UPDATE:

All Kōhanga reo are still currently CLOSED awaiting further instructions regarding covid-19 restrictions from councils.

Please keep an eye out for when we are able to reopen our doors & we hope everyone is staying safe during this time.

Ngā mihi nui,
TKR Kaitiaki.

20/03/2020

He paanui ano.....

In light of the current situation with the coronavirus, we write to inform everyone that after careful consideration the whānau of Bonnyrigg have decided to cancel all remaining sessions for term 1 at Bonnyrigg Kōhanga Reo.

Proposed start date for term 2 at Bonnyrigg is Sat 02/05, pending health updates. If there are any changes we will notify everyone.

Ngā mihi nui,
TKR Poihakena Kaitiaki

18/03/2020

In light of the current situation with the coronavirus, we write to inform everyone that after careful consideration the whānau of St Clair have decided to cancel all remaining sessions for term 1 at St Clair Kōhanga Reo.

First day back for term 2 at St Clair will be Friday 1st of May. If there are any changes we will notify everyone.

Ngā mihi nui,
TKR Poihakena Kaitiaki

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Sydney, NSW
2564

Opening Hours

Friday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm

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