Samoa Year 2 Curriculum - Samoan

The Samoa Year 2 Curriculum for Samoan language focuses on developing fundamental language skills within the broader context of Samoan culture. While detailed specifics of the official curriculum are not readily available online, the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture (MESC) in Samoa oversees the curriculum development and implementation. The MESC website provides access to primary curriculum statements for various subjects, including Samoan:

For Year 2, the curriculum emphasizes Samoan language learning with a significant portion of the instruction delivered in Samoan. English is gradually introduced, primarily through oral activities.

Additional resources and activities for teaching and learning Samoan language at the Year 2 level include:

• Twinkl Samoa Years 0-2 NZ Teaching Resources: This collection offers various resources suitable for Year 0-2, covering aspects of Samoan culture and language.
• Tāhūrangi - Mua Ō! An Introduction to Gagana Sāmoa: This resource supports the teaching and learning of Gagana Samoa (Samoan language) as an additional language in New Zealand schools. While designed for the New Zealand context, it can offer valuable activities and insights for Year 2 students learning Samoan.
• Samoan Language Week Activities (Twinkl): These resources provide ideas and materials for celebrating Samoan Language Week, which can be adapted for general classroom use throughout the year.
• TeacherTalk - Samoan Language Resource: This comprehensive resource kit includes information, worksheets, and activities related to Samoan language and culture.

These resources can supplement the official curriculum and provide engaging activities for Year 2 students learning Samoan. It is important to consult the MESC website and local educational authorities for the most up-to-date information on the official Samoa Year 2 Curriculum for Samoan language.