Lunch with Carol

Te Rito Toi is about to update their Site. 


I was fortunate enough to be invited by Carol Mutch to be part of the discussion for the section 

'Advice for Principals and Teachers' 

post Covid.

It was enlightening to be a part of the conversation looking at the what we learnt through these times as a school, how our teaching may have changed, how we supported our children to make sense and noting changes in whanau relationships. Finally, what our recommendations were for the future.

The Te Rito Toi got a huge tick... we look forward to the exciting changes coming in July! 

Watch this space!



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