Rationale: Language and culture are inseparable - In order to embrace our world we need to learn the language of another culture. Language and Culture of New Zealand must be celebrated.
"Learn a new language, you open a new window on your house and you have a new vista," (Aristotle).
BBI has chosen to incorporate Te Reo Maori as its official second language. Some classes will embrace an asian language. Where possible, culture and language will be inseparable within all units of Inquiry. This needs to relate to the bicultural nature of New Zealand or Asian Awareness, specifically focusing on the countries of Japan and China. We offer students extension language opportunities in Mandarin Chinese and Japanese and students are given the opportunity for extension in Maori Language and Culture through our Kapa hapa, waiata group and poi groups.