Treaty of Waitangi: Our Class Agreement
Understanding New Zealand's founding document Creating our own class treaty Kauri Class 2026
What is the Treaty of Waitangi?
New Zealand's founding document Signed on 6 February 1840 Agreement between Māori chiefs and British Crown Still important today for all New Zealanders
Why do you think agreements are important?
Think about agreements you make at home What happens when people don't agree? How do agreements help us get along?
The Three Articles of the Treaty
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Challenges with the Treaty
Different languages caused confusion English and Māori versions said different things Not everyone understood it the same way Led to disagreements over many years
The Treaty teaches us about partnership and respect
Working together despite differences Listening to different viewpoints Finding fair solutions for everyone
Creating Our Class Treaty
What rules do we need for our classroom? How can we make sure everyone feels included? What happens if someone breaks our agreement? How will we solve problems together?
Our Class Treaty Elements
Respect for everyone's ideas and cultures Fair treatment for all class members Shared responsibility for our learning space Peaceful ways to solve disagreements
Living Our Treaty Every Day
Remember our agreements during class time Celebrate our different backgrounds and ideas Work together to solve problems The Treaty of Waitangi shows us how to build a fair society