Shepherd, Geoffrey

Kuranui College

Rethink and restructure the year 11–13 curriculum to better suit the learning and vocational needs of the 70% of students whose pathway is not into university study.

Franklin, Vaughan

Te Rapa School

To carefully consider the very critical role of personnel in positions of leadership and governance in New Zealand schools, and how they are directly responsible and accountable for influencing a school’s culture and effectiveness for the better, and how can we actively learn from positive examples of this, as well as any negative examples, to reduce the need for statutory intervention and / or commissioners in our schools.

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Hewlett, Shona

Longford Intermediate

Investigate the effectiveness of the process of student transition into/out of our school. Investigate the range of practices, sharing of information, and the involvement of whānau and families. Research effective transition models used in other areas.

Jenkin, Peter

Wakaaranga School

Research the theme of "BYOD and ILE – the myths and realities, what is or isn't working". Look at whether PD in the necessary pedagogies is being delivered or funded; whether the focus is more toward the acquisition of the latest IT tools, equipment or infrastructure, rather than improved learning outcomes; and how schools evaluate the impact of digital learning on student achievement.

McCallum, Sandra

Mt Cook School (Wellington)

Inquiry-based project to investigate the ways that multicultural schools engage their communities and form strong partnerships in order to help support their children's learning to achieve high student outcomes.