Maori tradition is full of folklore. It is a culture that I respect very much and I see similarities with the Celtic traditions in Scotland, the land of my birth. I would like to share some aspects of Maori culture and folklore, which are important for me to share. The section relating to school by correspondence (TCS) is called Poutama. We chose this name for the restructuring was initiated by the regionalization of TCS last year at the beginning. I feel privileged to belong to a beautiful part of teachers in Poutama. I am very proud of our name, the name of an ancient wall design of the Maori.

Poutama

Poutama Design is to form a sort of Tukutuku, a traditional Maori art. They are part of the visual narrative in Maori culture. Tukutuku panels are carved and decorative fabrics that are part of the wall mounted indoor traditional Maori meeting are used.
In ancient traditions, symbolized by the advancement poutama Tawhaki a folk hero (pronounced Tafak) received three baskets (kete) knowledge of the gods.

They are:

• Te Kete-aronui – Basket of knowledge that helps us

• Te Kete Ancient time – Basket of knowledge to do with the ritual of remembrance and prayer

• Te Kete-tuat – Shopping Knowledge makutu evil or bad for us.
The interpretation of the word poutama is a person who supports and protects your family, sub-tribe to tribe, as principal or rangatira.

The building symbolizes poutama steps to improve education in the progress and efforts – planning the future of a child – parents, family and tribe. It is believed that the last sign of a leader are.