Pupils from Aokautere School dressed up for a Teaching Unit on Māori

Description

A group of pupils from Aokautere School wear costumes and painted moko as part of a teaching unit on Māori. They pose in front of a museum display. This photo is of historical interest as it reflects the manner in which schools were increasingly teaching their students about non-European cultures, but did not always do so in a respectful, cultural sensitive manner. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.

Identification

Date

1981 to 1989

Digitisation id

2020P_2010-49_030673

Format

Colour print

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