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The purpose of this Blog is to share stories of work happening within our Kahui.
Principals are happy for you to contact their school to inquire further into a story.
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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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AMAZING PLD OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU & YOUR SCHOOL
Science Teaching Leadership Programme 2025 applications now open. For the first half of this year, Longburn School teacher Heather...
Heather Gatehouse
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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Te Ara Raumati: The Summer path, The Summer people
Several years ago, sparked by this story shared by Pā Jack, our place-based project was born. Each Summer certain young people were...
Jo Emerson
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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A Local Hero – Refreshed Curriculum Resources connected to School Values (UKD units of learning)
By Shayla Close Many might not know that in the Manawatu, we played an important part in helping to grow a bit of a hero! His name was...
Shayla Close
Mar 11, 20243 min read
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Living World Collaboration in Action - CSNS and Wildbase Recovery
It has been all go at College Street Normal School this term with Science as our inquiry focus. Each year level has been engaged in a...
Ben Valentine
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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CSNS's Artful Celebration of Te Ao Māori
Like many schools, College Street Normal School has been on a journey to establish strong connections with our local Iwi, Rangitane, and...
Jacqui Sturgess
Nov 1, 20232 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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The Learner First (TLF)
College Street Normal School The Learner First (TLF) Facilitated by: Rob Profitt-White, Dr Jo Knox & Marie Hirst CSNS started on this...
Mara Kean
Jul 29, 20232 min read
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Enhancing Teaching and Learning Through Digital Technology
I have always had a passion for ICT and enjoy playing with gadgets and new technologies. I have been privileged to have had many...
Mark Riley
Jun 22, 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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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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Personalising Learning: A Google Classroom in Action
Digital Technology in Tōtara Class (Year 7/8 Classroom). In our classroom students’ access their weekly work through Google Classroom....
Sandi Pemberton
May 22, 20231 min read
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Unlocking Potential: Exploring Opportunities for Supporting Students with Complex Learning Needs
Our Special Needs Unit - 400 Block offers opportunities to explore ways to support students with complex learning needs. Primary schools...
Jane Horton
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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How to make our School Values drip from the walls?
I believe a schools vision and values should be alive to you within the first few minutes of entering a school. I feel this is a...
Troy Duckworth
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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