Hawaiian
Studies at Waimea Country School
Our Hawaiian Studies curriculum
is designed to inspire young learners to develop
a deepened appreciation for their island home. As residents of Hawai‘i,
our lives are interdependent, and we rely on one another
to maintain our quality of life. Hawaiians of
old contended with many of the same challenges we face
today: conserving natural resources, responding to
limits, tolerating differences, and adapting to rapid
change. We believe that when students examine
the development of traditional Hawaiian society and
attempt to understand its inherent values, they will
be better able to make informed choices in their own
lives that ultimately will improve the quality of life
for all Hawai‘i’s people.
Many areas of inquiry comprise
our Hawaiian Studies curriculum. These include
Origins and Migrations, Geology and Geography, Natural
Resources, Ways of Life, Religious Beliefs and Practices,
Language, Music and Poetry, Political History and
Structure, and Cultural Influences.
Our program also parallels our
Character Education Program by examining monthly values
through a Hawaiian perspective. |
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