Ka Papa ‘Ōlelo a Mo‘omeheu Hawai‘i
Ke Kula Ha‘aha‘a ‘o Kamehameha – Kapālama
Ka Papa Ha‘awina Nui (General Course Overview):
The primary goal of the K-3 Hawaiian language and culture program is to develop the students listening and speaking skills while also building their awareness for their Hawaiian culture. Students will practice interpersonal communication skills by participating in face-to-face interactions with classmates, teachers and visitors. They will engage in interpretive communication by following directions and commands, and by demonstrating their understanding of simple questions, everyday words and statements relating to their immediate environment, themselves or in other daily activities. Traditional and contemporary mele, pule, oli and mo‘olelo are infused throughout the curriculum to reinforce vocabulary, phrases and concepts. Hawaiian customs and traditions are practiced with an emphasis on building cultural understanding and developing cultural protocols and awareness in a practical, functional setting.
Ka Papa Ha‘awina Nui o Nā Papa (Grade Level Overview):
Nā Wa‘a ‘Ohana
In Papa ‘Elua, haumāna focus their study on Hawaiian culture, protocol and customs through mo‘olelo (stories). As an important piece of cultural vibrancy, the oral traditions of storytelling are also supported through contemporary mediums in the form of movies or videos. They learn about the pilina between Akua, kanaka and ‘āina. Study units include but are not limited to hana no‘eau, kuleana throughout traditional society, the study of migration and the concept of the wa‘a.