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The purpose of this Blog is to share stories of work happening within our Kahui.
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Tiny Pieces, Big Impact: The Power of Chess in the Classroom
By Richard Lawton. Year 5-6 teacher and Across School Leader Magnus* is a delightful ten-year-old boy who joined my class this year. He...
Richard Lawton
Aug 18, 20244 min read
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Share Your Story!
Do you have a programme, initiative or event at your school that is successful? Are you at the start of an exciting learning journey? ...
Richard Lawton
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Whole Class Buddy Reading Vs SSR
Whole school fluency focus in Reading to replace SSR. "Unfortunately, independent silent reading has not been proven to be an effective...
Anna Stephenson
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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How can I Moderate in Maths?!
How can we moderate in Maths?!
Richard Lawton
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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Exploring Local Stories: Working with the Palmerston North Heritage Trust Committee
The Palmerston North Heritage Trust is a group of passionate individuals who meet once a month to discuss and promote the rich and...
Angie Baines
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Structured Literacy Journey
In 2019, began my journey of using structured literacy in my classroom. I participated in PLD from Liz Kane in both using the CODE and...
Chris McKeever
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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Numeracy Inspiration
On Thursday at 4pm in Week 3 and 7 each term, all of our Kāhui Ako Within School Teachers get together in the PNINS Staffroom. We split...
Richard Lawton
Jul 16, 20231 min read
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PNINS Passport to the Future
Six years ago we set out to develop our local curriculum. Through consultation with all stakeholders their ideas about what should to be...
Anna Stephenson
Jul 16, 20231 min read
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Elevating Science Education at Ōpiki School with House of Science
As the lead teacher for Science at Ōpiki School, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in the quality and quantity of science...
Richard Lawton
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Professional Coaching Conversations
Finn has begun a journey to implement professional coaching conversations into teachers practice. The aim of this is to support...
Finn Barnett
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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UDL
The UDL (Universial Design for Learning) Framework to support Literacy and Numeracy Development Awatapu College held a Teacher-Only Day...
Carletta Macdonald
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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Using Practice Analysis Conversations to Target Student Progress and Improve Teaching Practice
Practice Analysis Conversations (PAC) uses evidence from the classroom to improve teaching and learning. In 2019 my school began using...
Chris McKeever
May 30, 20231 min read
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From PB4L to Trauma-Informed Practice: A Journey towards Holistic Student Support
Localised Curriculum is not often seen in regards to 'behaviour'. But everything we do is a behaviour of some kind, Gaining, avoiding...
Josie Woon
May 30, 20231 min read
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Bodhi-The Furry Specialist
Animal Therapy Evidence that suggests that therapy dogs can enhance student's well-being in a variety of settings seemed worth more...
Carletta Macdonald
May 23, 20231 min read
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LEGO-Based Therapy at Awatapu College
Developed by Daniel B. LeGoff, LEGO-Based Therapy is a social development program which provides effective social development...
Carletta Macdonald
May 23, 20232 min read
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Balanced Mathematical Pedagogies
At Kairanga School, our Senior Teachers have been working with MOE PD Providers in relation to 'Just in Time Mathematics'; which is an...
Finn Barnett
May 22, 20231 min read
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PAT Online
For a number of years, we have been using the online PAT Assessment Tool via NZCER Assist. This tool allows teachers to analyse, group...
Finn Barnett
May 22, 20231 min read
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Digital Technologies and CHAT GPT in the Classroom
Digital technology and AI offer numerous benefits in the classroom. Firstly, they provide access to a vast array of educational...
Mark Riley
May 22, 20231 min read
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Promoting Mindfulness and Wellbeing
In 2022 Linton Camp School started a journey of promoting wellbeing through the use of mindfulness. All staff engaged in a mindfulness...
Chris McKeever
May 22, 20231 min read
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Tracking Success: Kairanga School's Progress with Structured Literacy
For a number of years, Kairanga School have been engaged with Liz Kane's work and Structured Literacy. This is especially strong in the...
Finn Barnett
May 22, 20231 min read
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