Sir Apirana Ngata: Standing Strong for His People

🌟 Teach Values Through the Story of Sir Apirana Ngata 🌟

Looking for a meaningful way to teach leadership, perseverance, and cultural pride in your classroom?

This Sir Apirana Ngata Values Tale Resource brings one of Aotearoa’s greatest leaders to life through a child-friendly story that goes beyond facts and dates — it builds character.

📖 Through story, students discover how Sir Apirana Ngata:

• Valued education and lifelong learning

• Showed perseverance in the face of challenge

• Served his people with humility and leadership

• Honoured Māori culture and identity

✨ What teachers love:

✔️ No prep required

✔️ Engaging values-based tale

✔️ Oral discussion questions

✔️ 8 multiple-choice comprehension questions (with answers)

✔️ Creative draw-and-reflect task

✔️ Aligned with the NZ Curriculum

👩‍🏫 Perfect for Years 3–6

🇳🇿 Ideal for inquiry learning, values programmes, and Te Ao Māori focus

If you want students to connect with values that matter, this resource is a powerful addition to your teaching toolkit.