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Attendance
Going to school every day is important for students to develop skills for lifelong learning.
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We want all children to achieve their potential no matter where they are.
Find out moreCharter schools | kura hourua
Charter schools | kura hourua offer more choice and flexibility in what is taught and how it is taught, as long as children are safe, attending school and achieving.
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Latest news
What's new for Term 1 2025
2 December 2024An overview of new requirements for schools from Term 1 2025.
Groundbreaking phonics checks and Hihira Weteoro available for all children starting school
5 February 2025For the first time, all children and mokopuna starting school or kura can go through new phonics checks to see how they’re progressing with learning to read.
ECAC minutes December 2024
7 January 2025Minutes, actions and attendees from the Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC), which met from 9am to 3pm on Thursday 5 December 2024 at Pūtahi Room, Generator Complex, 40 Bowen Street, Wellington.
Updated rules and guidelines for minimising physical restraint in schools
20 December 2024We have made changes to the rules and guidelines to help minimise student distress in schools.
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