Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa Pānui June 2025

Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa

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 towards the middle of the busy school year, Matariki gives us time to pause and reflect. We celebrate with whānau and look ahead to the future. Our Matariki resource, created by Tewaiehu Savage as part of Networks of Expertise PLD, is shared for those seeking understanding around the meaning behind Matariki.

We celebrate champions of e-learning Bill and Paul from Waiheke High School, e-dean and e-teacher respectively, for their longstanding dedication to the VLN kaupapa.

Are you looking to offer wider curriculum choices to the students and ākonga from your school or kura? Now is the time to consider joining Kōtui Ako VLN Secondary for 2026. Check out the benefits for learners and what you need to do to participate.

Registrations for Primary programmes starting next term have now closed. If you missed the date, you can still participate by joining your whole class with one of our Language programmes or participating in a 5 week Taster Class.

We are still on the lookout for a new Governance Chairperson. If you know someone who would be great for this role, or if it could be you, please find out more and contact Rick.

Finally, our Annual Reports for 2024 are now available. We look back into the year that was, celebrate today and plan for the future!

Mānawatia a Matariki ✨

Rachel, Amanda and the Kōtui Ako VLN team

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