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Presenting a Level 2 Maori immersion student development at Tautoro school. Years 5-6 Tuakana. Curriculum Documents: Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, Te Aho Arataki Marau,  Aromatawai: Panui Haere, Hopukina, (Tuhituhi devloping), (Te Waharoa Ararau updating). Korero: Students are familiar with Karakia and Mihimihi whether in a small group or in front of larger audiences from school assemblies to Powhiri. Most students in our tuakana team are able to participate fully in these positions such as; Kai Karakia, Kai Waiata and Kai Korero. They are confident to take up the challenge at any time when asked. This is the outcome of students taking risks, being competitive, practicing, prompted and praised.  Some others are still gaining the confidence to stand in front of people let alone to mihimihi. Some of these students have learning challenges and we continue to encourage and support in practice and having a go. We are confident that all students will be able to mihimihi.  We are exploring differ