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The purpose of this Blog is to share stories of work happening within our Kahui.
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Mara Kean
- Jul 29
- 2 min
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...
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Trevor Saunders
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Preparing for Numeracy 2024
Palmerston North Girls’ High School has been developing a numeracy program to enhance our students’ ability recognize and solve...
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Trevor Saunders
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Mapping Success: The Journey of Math Progression at PNGHS
Here at Palmerston North Girls’ High School we have been reimagining our Junior (Year 9 and 10) Math program to better reflect curriculum...
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Chris McKeever
- Jul 20
- 1 min
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...
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Richard Lawton
- Jul 16
- 1 min
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...
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Anna Stephenson
- Jul 16
- 1 min
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...
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Richard Lawton
- Jun 27
- 2 min
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...
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Finn Barnett
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Professional Coaching Conversations
Finn has begun a journey to implement professional coaching conversations into teachers practice. The aim of this is to support...
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Carletta Macdonald
- Jun 26
- 1 min
UDL
The UDL (Universial Design for Learning) Framework to support Literacy and Numeracy Development Awatapu College held a Teacher-Only Day...
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Mark Riley
- Jun 22
- 1 min
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...
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Thea Hathaway
- Jun 12
- 1 min
Integrating the use of Te Reo Maori
Starting with the foundation of Te Reo Maori, our school has embraced the importance of Te Ao Maori at every level. The board and staff...
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Chris McKeever
- May 30
- 1 min
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...
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Josie Woon
- May 30
- 1 min
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...
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Carletta Macdonald
- May 23
- 1 min
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...
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Carletta Macdonald
- May 23
- 2 min
LEGO-Based Therapy at Awatapu College
Developed by Daniel B. LeGoff, LEGO-Based Therapy is a social development program which provides effective social development...
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Shane Brown
- May 23
- 1 min
Using Manaaki ki te Tangata to enhance Professional Growth
Seek and discover, discover and know, know and become enlightened. At Turitea School we are all learners. Our staff are presently...
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Finn Barnett
- May 22
- 1 min
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...
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Finn Barnett
- May 22
- 1 min
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...
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Mark Riley
- May 22
- 1 min
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...
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