Impact Statements

“I’ve learned more and I feel way more confident. Other people in class watching would think “he’s brave” and they would be more confident to try it in the future.” (regarding our morning whaikōrero)

-Ākonga

“Nathan and Janelle were awesome to work with in Wairarapatanga. I found Nathan especially great to talk things through with around my WSL role; he was very positive and came up with specific helpful suggestions for me.”

-Kaiako

“I really enjoyed working with Nathan on our new school haka. It was a great experience because we got to help choose the words of the haka.”

-Ākonga

“Nathan inspired me to look more closely at how I can individualise my programme to cater for and include all my learners so that they can succeed.”

-Kaiako

“I've said this repeatedly, but the biggest impact on Douglas Park School from the Kāhui Ako has been via this workstream. My WSL's have always enjoyed these days, completed the tasks needed...but also excitedly told me of next steps for our school. I've appreciated the reciprocal nature of these days...learning for my team, but they have also contributed to the kaupapa.”

-Tumuaki

“The two PLD sessions he ran with the staff were powerful in message and in facilitating ideas for staff to embrace Matauranga Māori in our different specialist curriculum areas.”

-Kaiako