August Recap

We are all pleased to be farewelling the Winter months and looking forward to Spring.

Despite the weather and the ongoing health challenges that have impacted our schools in all parts of the country, the superb educators in our network have continued to provide opportunities for our young people and the wider community. 

The brief snippets below from some of our work streams and team members are designed to keep you informed about what we have been doing in August and what is coming up. Follow the links provided in the areas of interest to you and your school.

			Manaiakalani Education Trust
Join us for Manaiakalani Secondary Connect on Wednesday 14th September 3:30 pm via Google Meet  Share to Learn  Click here to learn more and register	Google's Chrome OS Flex is free to install for all users. It is designed to make older Windows/Mac devices operate like a Chromebook.  Find out more	Connected Learners Share: T3 Staff Meeting 400+ harnessing the affordances of technology and our network of connected learning communities! Were you there?	MET, with help from lead convenor Russell Burt, is building a case for the government for future programme funding, plus internet for those who need it. So watch this space!
Term 3 toolkits had a huge variety of offerings. Thanks to all the teachers sharing.  .”  It was really useful. I can't wait to try it out. “ “AMAZING! I usually try to find extensions for these things”	The Manaiakalani Research Team is looking to add a Maths Facilitator to our collaborative group. Click here to see the  job advertisement.	The Reading Practice Intensive pilot has kicked off! We are grateful to those schools that have lent us expert teachers. For more info on this programme,  click here.	The Digital Fluency Intensive for T4 is full! You can still  register for the waitlist.  This cohort will start Friday 14 Oct (in the hols) and then be on Wednesdays 19 Oct-7 Dec.
Kootuitui ki Papakura is delighted to welcome a new facilitator, Aina Masina, to the team. Aina has been DP of a large primary school and has recent secondary teaching experience. Aina will be working alongside the Health and the Homes strands in the Kootuitui ki Papakura cluster and will be supporting the six kura.	Uru Mānuka’s dedication to improving reading within the cluster this year has seen the Literacy Leaders released to work with the Leaders of Learning each term to drive this important mahi. This term’s focus is a cluster-wide book week and a launch within our schools of our ‘Uru Mānuka Loves Reading’ site.	The Tairāwhiti cluster welcomes 5 new Principals: Kahu Walker Awapuni School Brendon Fiebig Makauri School Andy Hayward Gisborne Intermediate Tom Cairns Gisborne Boys’ High School Stu Barclay Gisborne Central School (starts term 3)	The amazing  Anne Sinclair is back! Our talented mentor, coach, and professional supervisor has been through a long health journey and we are delighted to have her back on board. Anne has modelled determination, resilience, and the power of incredible positivity this past year and we are delighted she is back.