In 2020, our Kāhui Ako continued to build on the mahi of the previous year, with a refined focus on four levers for change: Adaptive, Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies; Meaningful Relationships; Seamless Pathways; and Holistic Wellbeing. All of this work was still underpinned by student voice and culturally sustaining practice, ensuring that inquiries and collaboration placed learners and whānau at the centre.
Although the disruption of COVID-19 had an impact on some inquiry work, the commitment to these levers remained strong. Videos from 2020 are available here, showcasing the ways schools adapted and continued to share their learning across the rohe and beyond.
Foxton Beach School 2020
For his inquiry, Nick explored engaging diverse learners using a range of resources to teach aspects of New Zealand history.
Waiopehu College 2020
For his inquiry, Andrew explored ways that we can make students motivated and intrinsic learners.
Waiopehu College 2020
For her inquiry, Cathy looked into how we can use digital tools in a way that supports and encourages student collaboration.
St Joseph's School 2020
For her inquiry, Anne-Marie explored Mindset Mathematics and how this can have a positive impact on mathematical learning.
Shannon School 2020
For his inquiry, Adam explored how Play Based Learning can further develop social and emotional competencies.
St Mary's School 2020
For their inquiry, Mary and her staff explored how restorative practice can make a difference for conflict resolution for children and beyond. They also looked at how it connected to their School Value System and Wellbeing Programme.
Levin East School 2020
For their inquiry, Tanya and Jordan oversaw collaborative inquiry gorups across their school, looking at a variety of topics relevant to their school.
Coley Street School 2020
For her inquiry, Amanda explored how student-focused inquiries could improve outcomes for learners.
Levin Intermediate 2020
For her inquiry, Kirstin explored how we can use assessment data to inform our teaching to achieve higher learning outcomes for students.
Taitoko School 2020
For her inquiry, Maria's question was: Māori whānau collaboration: what were the opportunities for this during lockdown?
Levin North School and Manakau School 2020
For their inquiry, Kerri and Chris collaborated to find out in what ways can Seesaw be used to enhance whānau communication and improve student learning outcomes.
Waiopehu College 2020
For his inquiry, Dan explored stepping back from an established teacher/student relationship to allow a resilient, independent learner to emerge.
Levin School 2020
For her inquiry, Paulianne explored ways to maintain meaningful relationships with their school whānau and community.
Fairfield School 2020
For her inquiry, Sally explored ways that transitions within her school could be strengthened.
Manawatu College 2020
For her inquiry, Lizz explored ways in which meaningful student leadership could be supported and strengthened, with a focus on wellbeing and achievement.
Fairfield School 2020
For his inquiry, Gerard explored ways to improve wellbeing and culture at his kura.
Koputaroa School 2020
For his inquiry, Richard explored how Pause, Breathe, Smile (PBS) strategies impact on student wellbeing.