Belief changes to class sizes and staffing are needed to improve writing achievement at intermediate level.

The Government's launching a new digital tool for students sitting below the standard and introducing more professional development in literacy. 

New data shows only a quarter of Year Eight students achieved their curriculum writing level last year. 

Auckland's Remuera Intermediate Principal Kyle Brewerton told Ryan Bridge these poor figures are due to a lack of resourcing.

He says there's big class sizes and little staffing, while in high school it's vice versa.

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Belief changes to class sizes and staffing are needed to improve writing achievement at intermediate level.
The Government's launching a new digital tool for students sitting below the standard and introducing more professional development in literacy.&nbsp;
New data shows only a quarter of Year Eight students achieved their curriculum writing level last year.&nbsp;
Auckland's Remuera Intermediate Principal Kyle Brewerton told Ryan Bridge these poor figures are due to a lack of resourcing.
He says there's big class sizes and little staffing, while in high school it's vice versa.
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Kyle Brewerton: Auckland's Remuera Intermediate Principal on only a quarter of Year 8 students achieved curriculum writing

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