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What's on in 2026 with Kōtui Ako VLN Primary?
What's on in 2026 with Kōtui Ako VLN Primary?
Kōtui Ako VLN, provides Aotearoa's learners the opportunity to register in one or more of our many Primary level programmes. Each week learners dedicate an hour of their time to meet up with their eTeacher and peers on Zoom (30 minute session) and complete independent activities.
Programmes run for 15 weeks semesters, with the option mid-year for learners to continue for another semester or to choose to a different programme.
Programmes can be run with the whole class and the teacher, or small groups of learners in mixed school classes.
Most programmes are at L3/4 of the curriculum and suitable for Y 5 - 8.
School support for learners, both in Zoom and with independent activities, is important for success.
Cost for participation
Please refer to our standard costing model.
Interested in being an eTeacher?
Let us know if you would like to teach one of our programmes and gain school reciprocity.
Subject or idea for a programme not listed below? We are able to tailor programmes for schools or groups of schools and provide expert teachers to work with your learners. Contact us at primary@kotuiako.school.nz to discuss.
Aotearoa Languages
Aotearoa Languages
Te Reo Māori
Te Reo Māori
Kia ora! Learn pronunciation, to introduce yourself and family, communicate feelings and location with basic questions and responses. Next, build on the basics by communicating likes and dislikes, time, weather and seasons, as well as personal characteristics. Extension opportunities available. Read more.
New Zealand
Sign Language
New Zealand
Sign Language
Learn basic the hand shapes, facial expressions and body movements of NZ sign, the natural language of the Deaf community and one of New Zealand's official languages!
Rumaki reo Māori
Rumaki reo Māori
Join a ropu of ākonga in an immersion environment designed to maintain and strengthen their reo. For learners years 5 - 8 who are fluent in reo Māori, from schools who do not have their own rumaki, or access to specialist Māori support. Read more.
(Expressions of Interest)
Numeracy
Numeracy
Maths Acceleration
Maths Acceleration
Accelerate achievement in Mathematics for Year 7 and 8 students, aligning with the new New Zealand Curriculum (NZC) Phase 3
Maths Problem Solving
Maths Problem Solving
Improve your maths skills through learning techniques to solve word problems that require comprehension skills and several steps to be worked out to get an answer. Students must be working at or above late Phase 3 NZC.
Read more.
Maths Explorations
Maths Explorations
Investigate number systems - the familiar and unfamiliar, design your own! Delve into negative numbers and exponents - how big and small can numbers get? Explore numbers and patterns in nature and get creative. Read more.
Literacy
Literacy
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Read and respond to poems, prose and short stories to improve your own personal creative writing. Read more.
Fictional Heroes
Fictional Heroes
Use a book you love to make connections with characters, explore journey, and unpick their point of view. This is followed by a semester of writing your own fictional narrative. Read more.
Social Studies
Social Studies
Aotearoa Histories
Aotearoa Histories
How did Pasifika people manage to voyage for months across oceans? Get hands-on with Aotearoa’s history by using design, technology, scientific and literary skills to appreciate the bravery, engineering and navigation prowess of our nation’s first people. Read more.
Life Skills - Financial Literacy
Life Skills - Financial Literacy
Investigate financial literacy through a variety of authentic tasks that prepare you for the future but inspire you now! Budgeting your finances, choosing a career, building a resume and ‘landing a job’. Deduct taxes & loans, save for retirement, then use everyday online tools for groceries, clothes and a flat! Read more.
Science
Science
Astronomy
Astronomy
Explore the fascinating subject of space and the relationship between the major players in our solar system. Read more.
Biology
Biology
Learn, discuss and investigate what makes up our living world, how it adapts and interacts. Read more.
Physics
Physics
Explore the intricate world of material and matter. From chemical structures through to physical forces and natural phenomena. Read more.
Digital Technologies
Digital Technologies
Digital Technologies
Digital Technologies
Build digital literacy, develop problem solving skills and creativity. Code digital solutions using Scratch, micro:bits, and Minecraft. Explore Javascript, Python etc. Collaborate and connect with other coding enthusiasts. Read more.
AI Digital Literacy
AI Digital Literacy
Covers AI fundamentals, training, chatbots, bias, algorithms, facial recognition, and plagiarism. It explores AI's benefits, drawbacks, and impacts on daily life, learning, and creativity. Read more.
Web Design
Web Design
Understand the influence and effectiveness of website design elements. Develop and evaluate wireframes (plans) for websites based on user feedback. Create websites using Google Sites and Wix. Read more.
Creative Arts
Creative Arts
Visual Art
Visual Art
Explore some famous works and gain techniques for illustration and creating mixed media art works from what is available in your environment. Read more.
Design
Design
Explore design basics, then get a taste for several of the following: product design, logo creation, architecture & interior design, clothing, animations, and websites. Read more.
Songwriting
Songwriting
Explore songwriting as a form of creative and emotive expression. Gain an understanding of song structure and techniques to write your own lyrics. Read more.
Gifted Learners
Gifted Learners
Critically think about the universal theme of change. How have we changed in our short lives? What about the world around us? Questions guide students to better understand the way they see and engage in the world around them. Read more.
25 weeks start Term 2
(years 8, 9, 10)
Deepen understanding of environmental challenges and solutions and undertake an environmental action project. Read more.
25 weeks start Term 2
Language & Culture
Language & Culture
Filipino
Filipino
Kamusta! Learn about the culture of the Phillipines and basics of speaking Tagalog or Filipino. This class is taught by high school students from Rosmini College. Read more.
French
French
Bonjour! Learn about the culture of France and the basics of speaking French, an official language in over 29 countries! Read more.
German
German
Hallo! Learn about the German culture and the basics of speaking German, a popular language spoken throughout Central Europe. Read more.
(Expressions of Interest)
Japanese
Japanese
Kon’nichiwa! Learn about the culture of Japan and the basics of speaking Japanese, the national language of Japan and over 128 million people. Read more.
Mandarin
Mandarin
Ni hao! Learn about the Chinese culture and the basics of speaking Mandarin, the only official language of China and the most spoken language in the world. Read more.
(Expressions of Interest)
Spanish
Spanish
Hola! Learn about the Spanish and South American cultures and the basics of speaking Spanish, the second most popular language in the world. Read more.
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