The third of three items for my Kiwi readers as they begin their week (which was an item I received on Friday – so still September then).

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VLN Primary Pānui September 2022

VLN Primary Principals at NZPF Conference Rural Principals’ Lunch, by Rachel Whalley

Rural Principals Reconnect by Rachel Whalley Rural schools contribute up 68% of VLN Primary learners, so it was great to reconnect with some of our Principals at NZPF conference in Christchurch recently. Read more

Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kura Tuatahi – Akonga Aka Mariko Kia ora koutou katoa, Kia orāna, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Nĭ hăo 你好, Annyoung haseyo 안녕하세요, Namaste, Assalām alaikum, Hola, Bonjour, Hallo! As we head off for a well deserved break, pick up our latest Pānui and please take some time to read about the activities in our VLN Primary schools’ network. It was great to reconnect with many of our VLN Principals at the recent NZPF conference. Being online is just one part of how we live and learn, being kanohi ki te kanohi is really important too. While we were away at conference VLN Primary ākonga hosted an interactive Zoom for nearly 1500 tamariki around Aotearoa to celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori. Ka rawe, tamariki ma! A big shoutout to Ava from Halfmoon Bay School who successfully petitioned parliament for a raise in boarding bursaries. We celebrate your mahi and the difference it will make for whānau across the country. It’s very encouraging to hear Minister Tinetti’s announcement about funding for additional tutoring and teaching in schools to help our ākonga affected by Covid disruption. We are here to help, should you need us. Just get in touch. There are still a few spaces available for Years 8-10 learners in our new Gifted Learner pilot project, running in Term 4. Find out more and get involved. Nau mai haere mai to our newest recruit, Tatyana, who joins our Māori kaiako team. Tatyana has been mentoring some of our Gifted learners and will be working with schools to support their te reo Māori and Kapa haka programmes. In our last Pānui we noted the 50% growth in participation in Term 3. We share our 2022 Snapshot of Learning that shows that this has been our biggest year to date. Our team have been run off their feet (or their keyboard) and have truly earnt their holiday break. Thanks to all our teachers, support staff and leadership team for their big effort this term. Ngā mihinui maioha Rachel

Kōnui Wiki o te Reo Māori! To celebrate Wiki o te Reo Māori in 2022 VLN Primary ākonga hosted an interactive Zoom for nearly 1500 tamariki around Aotearoa – from Rakiura Stewart Island right up to Te Tai Tokerau Northland! Read more

Exceptional mahi and results Ava! We were very excited to hear that Ava at Halfmoon Bay School was successful in her petition to government to increase the boarding allowance. This will make a significant difference to whānau around the country when their children have to attend boarding school to continue their education. Your mahi is inspirational to us all Ava! Read more

Additional teaching and tutoring for ākonga who have lost learning due to COVID-19 disruption It’s very encouraging to hear Minister Tinetti’s announcement about funding for additional tutoring and teaching in schools to help our ākonga affected by Covid disruption. We are here to help, should you need us. Read more

Gifted Learners VLN Aotearoa Are you passionate about environment and sustainability issues, keen to make a positive difference in your community and wanting a learning challenge? Read more

Tatyana Glassie – Kaiārahi i te reo Read more

Snapshot of Learning 2022 Another successful year learning online with the VLN Primary! Here are some of our vital stats for the year. Read more

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