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Pasifika greetings to you all As we all head into the start of Term 3, I just wanted to share with you a short video clip from Winnie Laban talking about supporting Pasifika student success.  There are some useful information in her video...

Malo e lelei Here is a video clip that I think is worthwhile watching as it captures some really good strategies when connecting with Pasifika learners. Also, it would good to have some responses about the video clip to create discussions on what...

Talofa lava all Hope the week is treating you all well.  Here is something for you to look at and possibly share with your Pasifika parents around school donations and school fees.  At this time of year families are very tight with...

Malo lava le soifua and warm Pasifika greetings. I hope that everyone has started the year well and everything is well for you all.  A friendly reminder about our space and how it is being used. You are welcome to post discussions, share...

Often in parent teacher evenings, we think about discussing a child's progress with the parent. I remember when I was a student, my parents were only concerned with my behaviour at school.  The perception back then was that as long as I...

Talofa lava and warm Pasiifka greetings, I have a few questions that I am posting up to get some responses for - as this will support my presentation at ULearn14.  Why should schools be more focused on increasing engagement with Pasifika...

Kia orana kotou, If you haven't seen this already - you can share it with Pasifika parents or parents of Pasifika learners at your...

Hello everyone, I just wanted to post this up out of interest to those teachers in our online community.  I have been working with schools in finding ways of getting notices to parents about a fono/hui/meeting.  Currently I am getting the...

It's a new year at your school, some of your school buildings might have received a makeover in the holidays or even your classroom. In the spirit of renewal and taking action this year - what do you think you will do differently to engage the...

Read the latest article in Ed Gazette about how Pasifika teachers are engaging their students with literacy  Samoan education leaders step up http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleId=8873 Thanks Pauline Scanlan for...

Just wanted to share a very inspiring story about...

Parents, Families and Communities is a new addition to the Pasifika Education plan (PEP) 2013 - 2017. The focus is on more informed and demanding parents, families and communities supporting and championing their children's learning and...

Recently I've been having discussions with colleagues around their perspectives on Māori and e-Learning, and Pasifika and e-Learning.   We've been wrestling with the ideas around how Māori or Pasifika learners see their cultural identities...

Lotuluvu 09 Okotova 2013 - Wednesday 09 October 2013 Bula vinaka I have put in a link on common phrases in the Fijian language.  Have a go with some of these phrases and share it with people in your workplace.  Common Fiji phrases....

Tusiti 08 Okotova 2013 - Tuesday 08 October 2013 Bula Vinaka - Hello/Greetings I have put a link in to my blog page about my experience in Fiji 2013.  I had the chance to work with some teachers and students in their schools.  For those...

Moniti 07 Okotova 2013 - Monday 07 October 2013 Bula vinaka - Hello Noqa Vosa - Noqu iYau Talei - My Language - My Treasure This week is Fijian Language week.  Click on this link for more information about Fijian events and celebrations...

Asoono 05 Oketopa 2013 - Saturday 05 October 2013 Talofa Tagata Pasifika celebrates Tuvalu Language week in Auckland.  It is also the 35th anniversary for Tuvalu.  Click on this link and start watching from 5:39, other than that you...

Asotolu 02 Oketopa 2013 - Wednesday 02 October 2013 Talofa This youtube link will virtually take you to Tuvalu.  You will know where it lies within the Pacific ocean and you will learn about Tuvaluan culture and their way of...

Asogafua 30 Setema 2013 - Monday 30 September 2013 Talofa - The theme for Tuvalu language week is: "Tuvalu tau aga ko tou lagaifakalaga Tuvalu, your language keeps your culture and identity afloat" Have a look at the Ministry of Pacific Island...

For those of you who would like resources to engage Pasifika parents with their NCEA child's learning!!!   PASIFIKA! POWER UP OUR KIDS FOR NCEA SUCCESS NCEA IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN PROVIDING GREATER CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR...