Manaiakalani Convenors' Hui at Te Mahuri Mānuka

 We had the great pleasure of hosting the Convenors' hui at school on Friday 17 June. Convenors travelled far and wide from Paihia in the Far North to Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island.

Our tamariki from Te Puna o Te Reo welcomed our guests with a mihi whakatau, then Russell Burt (Pt England) responded on behalf of Manaiakalani. This was was a wonderful opportunity for our leaners to share their language, culture and identity in front of an authentic audience. And after Russell's usual enthusiastic response to the Convenors' welcome, our tamariki were full of smiles and standing 10 feet tall as they walked out of the whare, thank you Russell!

                                                            Russell responding to our tamariki

First up on our agenda was Pat Snedden, Chair of the Manaiakalani Education Trust (MET).

                                                                    Pat Snedden's korero

Pat Snedden discussed the importance of strong leadership to continue the work we are doing. Our aspiration is to have all low decile communities access the opportunities that current cluster schools are experiencing; access to digital devices and accelerating student progress and achievement - this will not happen without strong dedicated leadership!

Dorothy covered Manaiakalani updates

• October Wananga where we can hopefully return to the Waipuna Hotel
• G Apps
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Learn Create Share
• Toolkits
• Gearing Up for new schools 

                                                                 Hornby Hikoi

After morning tea our Manukura (school leaders) escorted our manuhiri around the school sharing significant points of interest.

We covered lots of ground throughout the day

Research team - Kiri

1. Reading observations
2. Reading programmes
3. Term 3 questionnaires
4. Middle leaders programme/research reflections

Manaiakalani Education Trust (MET) updates - Jenny
Tech updates - Dorothy

Another very special day of problem solving and supporting each other to progress equity for our learners and whānau. Thank you Manaiakalani and MET for this special taonga, we are making a positive difference!