Have a look at what happened this year!
Have a look at what happened this year!
Programme, Workshop Rooms and Attendees, 7th July 2026
Programme, Workshop Rooms and Attendees, 7th July 2026
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2026 Pasifika@Manaiakalani REEL Conference.mp4
Programme and Workshops
Programme and Workshops
Please note each presenter has two introduction slides. The detail of their workshop is on the second slide.
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David Riley (The Reading Warrior). David certainly knows his craft. An awe-inspiring and deeply engaging speaker, he left us all in awe as he reminded us of our vital role in the classroom: to "Make a Way" for our learners. By connecting students with literature in it's many forms - that reflects who they are, we can ignite a spark, unlock engagement, and cultivate their own passions and interests for life. Malo lava le fa'asoa David, thank you for the many great examples you gave to implement in our own school communities!
An event of this heart and scale is only possible through the collective backing of our community. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the generous presenters, sponsors, local organisations, and supporters who financially contributed to this conference and provided gift items for our attendees.
Your generosity directly supports our educators and helps create spaces where our Pasifika learners can flourish, lead, and succeed.
Session 1 Workshops (10.10 - 11am)
Session 1 Workshops (10.10 - 11am)
Aspiring Leadership:
Jerry Leaupepe, Tautai o le Moana
The Coming Shift: Preparing Educators and Learners for What’s Next (AI):
Tyrone Tangata Makiri, Co-founder Second Half
Creating Bilingual Games in Canvas (Gemini):
Natalie Muller, Manaiakalani
Session 2 Workshops (11.10 - 12pm)
Session 2 Workshops (11.10 - 12pm)
Leading Pacific Bilingual Education:
Carol Leota, Principal Tāmaki Primary
Digital Koloa (treasures):
Matai'a Fritz Evile, Elisabeth Kumaran, PKL Pacific Kids Learning
Next-Gen Learning: Gemini, Canvas & NotebookLM:
Gabriel Hughes & Fiona Grant, Manaiakalani
Session 3 Workshops (1.30 - 2.30pm)
Session 3 Workshops (1.30 - 2.30pm)
Digital Koloa (treasures):
Matai'a Fritz Evile, Elisabeth Kumaran, PKL Pacific Kids Learning
Reducing Teacher Workload/Accelerating Student Achievement:
Ross and Chris Perkinson, Math Whizz
Pito’enua: A Cook Islands concept of Health and Wellbeing:
Dr Debi Futter-Puati, AcademyEX
Fale Fono Model:
Wylma & Mali Erick, Ruapotaka Primary and Laupapa Trust
Next-Gen Learning: Gemini, Canvas & NotebookLM:
Gabriel Hughes & Fiona Grant, Manaiakalani
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