Strengthen Pacific community engagement to support student learning
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Building strong community networks’
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Create a dedicated parent space
Create a dedicated parent space
Sylvia Park School created a parents’ centre where parents can meet to talk about their children’s learning and achievement.
Support information sharing
Support information sharing
Model your commitment to inclusion in the way your school shares information with families and the wider community.
- Use a variety of communication methods, including face-to-face communication, newsletters translated into Pacific languages, telephone contact, and home-school communication notebooks.
- Include illustrated success stories about all students.
- Share ongoing stories of your school's commitment to inclusive practices and next steps.
- Make materials available in the languages of your school community.
- Ensure that written material is supported with graphics to support understanding.
- Clearly explain how parents can connect with teachers and support staff at your school to talk about their child.
- Offer digital and hard copy materials, so that families can select an access option that works best for them.
- Extend open invitations for parents to join the school parent and teacher group, and other groups they can belong and contribute to.
Support parental engagement
Support parental engagement
Support engagement in learning
Support engagement in learning
Explore the viewpoints of students, teachers, and parents on the involvement of parents and communities in schooling.
Participate in cultural events
Participate in cultural events
Support opportunities, such as participation in Polyfest, where students can experience high levels of success as Pasifika peoples.
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Next steps
More suggestions for implementing the strategy “Build community networks”:
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How to use this site
Guide to Index of the guide: Supporting ākonga Māori
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- How to use this guide
Strategies for action:
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Developing cultural capabilityShow suggestions for Developing cultural capability
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Explore Māori perspectives on inclusionShow suggestions for Explore Māori perspectives on inclusion
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Know your Māori learnersShow suggestions for Know your Māori learners
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Establish reciprocal relationshipsShow suggestions for Establish reciprocal relationships
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Build community networksShow suggestions for Build community networks
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Co-design a culturally sustaining environmentShow suggestions for Co-design a culturally sustaining environment
