Within School Leader Hui

On June 6th, our Within School Teachers gathered for an afternoon of kōrero to discuss their individual inquiries. Our Numeracy Lead AST, Jessica Robinson, provided an overview of the key aspects of the Science of Learning. Following this, our Numeracy WSTs shared components of their inquiries, illustrating how the science of learning influences the teaching of Mathematics.

The discussion covered a range of topics, including the use of the CPA Approach (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract); the benefits of whole class teaching versus ability grouping; the design of a systematic and cumulative scope and sequence; and the impact a scope and sequence can have on students aiming to pass the mathematics co-requisite. Additionally, we explored how the implementation of a specific co-req class is preparing students for this year's standardised test.

Thank you to the Numeracy WSTs for all the hard mahi you have put in. Your well-informed and ambitious projects have truly impressed us.

To learn more about these projects, make sure to visit the SECKA Numeracy Workstream website and view the inquiry pages. 

You can also see the full presentation by clicking the link below.

2024 NZ Catholic Education Convention

Theme: Tūhono Whakapono: Together, One Faith Community.

From the 19th - 21st of June, the ASTs attended the 2024 NZ Catholic Education Convention in Wellington.  As a faith-filled and faith-focused Kāhui Ako this was an opportunity for our ASTs to discover more about authentic Christian leadership and to grow deeper in their faith. The opportunity to network widely and to attend seminars that speak to the core of our Christian ministry as educators was most beneficial.

The theme, Tūhono Whakapono, was chosen as our baptism brings us into te whānau whakapono, and through this we become a child of God and part of the faith community. Tūhono Whakapono:Together (as) one faith community we establish links, make connections and relate to our sisters and brothers in Christ, who through the shared experience of baptism are kin. As members of te whānau whakapono we have responsibilities and obligations to each other, the wider community, and the created world.

The key note speakers Manuel Beazley, Dr. Sandra Cullen, Joe Paprocki and Tim Wilson, were engaging, faith filled Christians who each made us consider new perspectives on our faith.

Below is a video presented at the conference on the History of the Integration Act. This Act has significantly influenced all our schools and the education system in New Zealand as a whole. Without this legislation, we would not have the opportunity to teach from a faith-based perspective in our schools. We encourage you to watch it to learn more about our history.