Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa Pānui March 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!

Lifting achievement in numeracy and literacy is an educational priority and is the main focus of this pānui. We can work with you to meet the wero (challenge) that has been laid at your feet!

We are excited to announce the pilot of a new online programme designed to accelerate achievement in Mathematics for Year 7 and 8 students, and invite you to participate.

Targeted writing development for Lake Rerewhakaaitu senior students participating in the Kōtui Ako Creative Writing class, has led to improved academic gains. Learn more about their success.

Learning another language provides a practical way to improve literacy, as it actively strengthens the language skills students use daily. Explore the links to literacy and how Kōtui Ako VLN can support you with learning languages.

We go deeper for Gifted Learners! Two programmes designed specifically to extend and challenge our ākonga will kick off in Term 2.

*Note that the opportunities highlighted in this pānui, though targeted at Years 7 & 8s are equally beneficial and available to older ākonga, and we invite interest from Secondary and Area Schools.

** Membership fees will be waived for schools new to Kōtui Ako for these programmes in Term 1 and 2.

Finally heads up to members schools our AGM is coming up May 22nd, put it in your diaries now. Look out for a revised constitution out for consultation soon.

Ngā mihinui ki a koutou

The Kōtui Ako VLN team

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