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Partnering with families and communities

by Joyce L. Epstein and Karen Clark Salinas

This article discusses the difference between a professional learning community and a school learning community, and suggests ways to engage parents to enhance student learning. 

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What should happen when the police wish to interview a student at school?

The Police can take a student into custody immediately and interview them at the Police station. 

However, most requests for access to students are not made under a legal provision requiring the school to cooperate immediately. 

The Police should be able to provide the reasons they have for the request in writing. 

Responding to a request

In general, it is the Board of Trustees' call. In practice, the request is likely to be handled by you, the principal.

  • When a request is received call NZSTA for advice. 
  • Delay any response until you have taken appropriate advice.
  • You may also need to consider if and when parents or caregivers are informed.

NZSTA or a lawyer approved by your school insurer can help assess:

  • the validity of the reasons given by the Police
  • the risks of releasing any personal information
  • the factors you may wish to consider when deciding how you will respond.

Oranga Tamariki can also exercise emergency powers to take a child into care. You should be able to sight official documentation proving this.

Youth Law provides information for students regarding their rights and responsibilities when interacting with the Police.

Youth Law website

Updated: June 2012

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When can the parent of a child or a young adult ask to be released from tuition on religious or cultural grounds, or to be exempted from the sexuality education component of the health curriculum?

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Case studies on the transition from traditional classrooms to innovative learning environments: Emerging strategies for success

by Raechel French, Wesley Imms, Marian Mahat

This study identifies common themes in the successful transition from traditional to innovative learning environments of four schools, two in New Zealand and two in Australia.

  • Pauling, Dave

    Richmond View School

    Explore best practice for our new area school, looking specifically at years 7-13 curriculum, with an emphasis on personalised learning. 

    Download: Full report (PDF 82 kB)

  • McCambridge, Elaine

    New River Primary

    Research relating to transitioning children with learning support needs from early childhood education to the school environment.

    Download: Full report (PDF 206 kB)

  • Holley, Viki

    Onehunga Primary School

    Investigate wellbeing programmes and initiatives in schools, with the aim of increasing wellbeing of students and staff, enhancing kāhui ako and school programmes, and better student achievement outcomes for all learners, particularly priority learners.

    Download: Full report (PDF 215 kB)

  • McIntyre, Vicki

    Hinds School

    A research-based change project, relating to a Master of Contemporary Education, to develop pedagogical practice to create an environment that encourages students to be agentic through cognitive engagement, to move from being passive to active learners.

    Download: Full report (PDF 503 kB)

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