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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.
In all instances, initial contact with a school must be made with the principal. More specific instructions here.
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Nic Mason
May 15, 20231 min read
Manawatū Digifest
Manawatū based educators! Are you designing awesome ANZH and Digital learning? You should connect with us and showcase your learning with...
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Finn Barnett
May 12, 20231 min read
"Relationships and Sexuality Curriculum: Kairanga School's Journey"
Relationships and Sexuality Curriculum Late in 2020 the MOE published a 'Relationships and Sexuality Education Guide: Year 1-8' which...
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Angie Baines
Apr 7, 20232 min read
From Conference to Curriculum: A History Teacher's Roadmap to Change
As the Head of History at Palmerston North Boys' High School, my journey through the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum (ANZHC),...
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GERARD ATKIN
Mar 29, 20231 min read
Character Education at Palmerston North Boys’ High School
Hai Whakapakari i Ngā Tamatāne Kia Purapura Tuawhiti | To Develop Educated Men of Outstanding Character has been the vision of Palmerston...
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Josie Woon
Mar 27, 20231 min read
Uniting for Literacy: A Mission to Foster Collaboration and Networking
In 2018, like many others, I embarked on a journey to discover more about structured literacy - its origins, effectiveness and...
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Richard Lawton
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Managing Student Information Made Easy: The Benefits of Hero at Ōpiki School
Hero, a student management system developed by Linc-Ed, has revolutionised the way our school manages student information. At Ōpiki...
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Jane Horton
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Navigating NCEA: Addressing Changes and Supporting Student Achievement
Exciting new programmes are being developed to provide additional support to students in these areas. One of the challenges facing...
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Jane Horton
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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...
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Helena Baker
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Whaia te Ara Auaha: The Teaching and Learning Pathways of Our Marautanga-ā-kura
Our journey to shape our Marautanga-ā-kura began in 2009. Over many years we have revised and re-created a metaphor that enables tamariki...
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Tui Halatokoua
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Visiting our Historical Site
Sitting in a classroom and listening to the stories of our local history is one thing. Standing at the site with all five senses playing...
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Amy Hardyment
Mar 20, 20231 min read
Rongohia te Hau - A Slice in Time
Linton Camp School has embarked on a journey with Rongohia te hau, a powerful tool that has allowed them to reflect on their Culturally...
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Jo Emerson
Mar 20, 20232 min read
A Catalyst for Change
What started you on this journey? Joining the Longburn School Waka as the Principal in 2010, the year that National Standards were...
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Troy Duckworth
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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...
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Nuwyne Te Awe Awe Mohi
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Building a Stronger Community Through Education: Rangitāne's Strategic Goals
Rangitāne's strategic objectives align well with Tā Mason Durie's views on education as a lifelong journey that should ultimately lead to...
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Sonia Mudgway
Mar 14, 20231 min read
All aboard the Mana Rail! How innovative curriculum overhaul is empowering learners
Tokomaru School Mana Rail Development What started off as a need to have a catchy name for the many great things we do at Tokomaru,...
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Sonia Mudgway
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Transforming School Culture: The Empowering Journey of Tokomaru School's Learner Pathway
Tokomaru School Learner Pathway Journey A teachers’ individual Teaching As Inquiry behaviour management project that was driven by poor...
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Finn Barnett
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Developing Teachers' Inquiries: Integrating CR&RP Principles in the Classroom
Over the past few years our teachers have been unpacking key principles that align with responsive pedagogy. This was our inquiry/PGC and...
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Nic Mason
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Breaking Free from the Treadmill: How Ata Rawea Revitalized Te Reo Māori in Schools
Over the past 10 years Te Reo Māori has not really moved past level one in mainstream schools - we have been stuck on the treadmill...
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Richard Lawton
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Welcome to Te Oro Karaka Kāhui Collaborative Blog
The following stories are published to help inform and inspire. Principals of these schools welcome you to contact them to find out more....
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Richard Lawton
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Developing a localised curriculum
In 2020 we began developing a localised curriculum for Opiki School, following MoEs requirements. Initially we worked together as a...
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