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Are we preparing students and staff for living, working, and prospering in a high tech society?

Are we preparing students and staff for living, working, and prospe...

This question is a critical element to developing students and staff in the educational model for Tai Wananga. Consequently, this has…
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Pakewa Watene
A new approach to Maori education through discovery, technology and innovation

A new approach to Maori education through discovery, technology and...

We are a conservation, status-quo-orientated society when it comes to how we educate our children in Aotearoa. A quality and sustainable…
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Pakewa Watene
Committing to a Vision

Committing to a Vision

On receiving ministerial approval to open in January 2011, the establishment board were challenged to create a vision that would enable Tai…
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Toby Te Anini o Rongo Westrupp
Building Futures through Health and Well-being

Building Futures through Health and Well-being

On a daily basis we witness the energy and experience the impact conditioning and nutrition has on our health and well-being. Physically…
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Toby Te Anini o Rongo Westrupp
The Impact of Nutrition on Education

The Impact of Nutrition on Education

The Tai Wānanga model provides an inclusive, interactive and nurturing learning experience to ensure health in body, mind and spirit. At an…
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Toby Te Anini o Rongo Westrupp
Tai Wānanga’s Digital Technology Curriculum

Tai Wānanga’s Digital Technology Curriculum

According to one report, 46% of the New Zealand workforce faces a high risk of computerisation. That’s 885,000 kiwi workers who will find…
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Ian Tairea
TŪ TOA TV

TŪ TOA TV

This year in 2018, we created a new digital technologies curriculum, with a specific focus on engaging and inspiring Māori teenagers to…
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Ian Tairea
Tree Planting for Year 13 Graduates

Tree Planting for Year 13 Graduates

One of the traditions of our kura (school) is for our Year 13’s that are graduating to plant a tree to symbolise their long lasting…
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Ian Tairea
Passion and Perspiration meets Parris Goebel

Passion and Perspiration meets Parris Goebel

Tai Wānanga ki Ruakura students Maiya Smith and Moana Davis are performing for the Bubblegum Crew at the 2018 World Hip Hop Dance…
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Toby Te Anini o Rongo Westrupp
“Where passion and purpose meet nature”

“Where passion and purpose meet nature”

Tai Wananga education offers the opportunity for staff and students to follow their passions. Educators who deliver with passion are more…
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Pakewa Watene
Tai Wānanga: A Principle Led Organisation

Tai Wānanga: A Principle Led Organisation

Tai Wānanga is a kaupapa or principle-led organisation. Tai Wānanga empowers our staff to take initiative and act as long as they are true…
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Toby Te Anini o Rongo Westrupp
Integrating Learning through Project Based Learning (PBL)

Integrating Learning through Project Based Learning (PBL)

“Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I’ll remember; involve me and I’ll understand”
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Toby Te Anini o Rongo Westrupp
Connecting learning experiences with the aspirations of todays students matter

Connecting learning experiences with the aspirations of todays stud...

In recent weeks the NZ Herald has captured student voice through a number of educational reports culminating with an article written by…
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Toby Te Anini o Rongo Westrupp
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