Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul’s College, Auckland, on Pacific Mornings as they discuss Wellbeing & Hauora and why attendance matters.

Strong routines, support at home, and open communication help young people stay on track with their learning.

Every school day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect.

All children under 16 must attend school every day unless they are unwell.

For more information and support, download the Talanoa Ako app on Google Play.

Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul&rsquo;s College, Auckland, on Pacific Mornings as they discuss Wellbeing &amp; Hauora and why attendance matters.
Strong routines, support at home, and open communication help young people stay on track with their learning.
Every school day is an opportunity to grow, learn, and connect.
All children under 16 must attend school every day unless they are unwell.
For more information and support, download the Talanoa Ako app on Google Play.

In Week 4 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series, we focus on Wellbeing and Hauora, and why regular school attendance plays a vital role in a young person’s learning journey.

Well-being starts at home. Establishing consistent routines, setting clear expectations, and creating space for open conversations about emotions can make a real difference. Taking time to connect with your child — even through simple moments of play — helps build confidence, trust, and a strong foundation for learning.

Parents and caregivers play a key role in encouraging students to prioritise their education and attend school regularly. Every day at school provides opportunities to gain knowledge, develop new skills, and build meaningful relationships with teachers and peers. These daily experiences help shape not only academic success, but also a sense of belonging, purpose, and future pathways.

It’s important to remember that all children under the age of 16 are required to attend school every day unless they are unwell. Consistent attendance supports long-term success — opening doors to career opportunities, lifelong friendships, and personal growth.

To ensure our Pacific communities stay informed and connected, the Talanoa Ako series is available in seven Pacific languages — Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, and Tuvaluan — as well as English.

For more information and support, download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

In Week 4 of the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series, we focus on Wellbeing and Hauora, and why regular school attendance plays a vital role in a young person&rsquo;s learning journey.
Well-being starts at home. Establishing consistent routines, setting clear expectations, and creating space for open conversations about emotions can make a real difference. Taking time to connect with your child &mdash; even through simple moments of play &mdash; helps build confidence, trust, and a strong foundation for learning.
Parents and caregivers play a key role in encouraging students to prioritise their education and attend school regularly. Every day at school provides opportunities to gain knowledge, develop new skills, and build meaningful relationships with teachers and peers. These daily experiences help shape not only academic success, but also a sense of belonging, purpose, and future pathways.
It&rsquo;s important to remember that all children under the age of 16 are required to attend school every day unless they are unwell. Consistent attendance supports long-term success &mdash; opening doors to career opportunities, lifelong friendships, and personal growth.
To ensure our Pacific communities stay informed and connected, the Talanoa Ako series is available in seven Pacific languages &mdash; Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, and Tuvaluan &mdash; as well as English.
For more information and support, download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

Talanoa Ako NCEA Series – Week 4: Wellbeing & Hauora The Importance of Attendance

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 Pacific Mornings  Talanoa Ako 2026 – Week 4: Wellbeing & Attendance

PMN News  27 March 2026

Join Lui Lorenc-Lafou (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, Wellington), speaking in Te Gagana Tokelau, as they talanoa about the Government’s Education Priorities and what they mean for Pacific learners and families.

This week’s discussion covers:
• Government priorities to lift student achievement
• A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum
• Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches
• Smarter assessment and reporting
• Improved teacher training and learning support
• The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards
• What’s changing for Years 0–10 from 2026

Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child’s learning journey at home.

For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

Join Lui Lorenc-Lafou (St Patrick&rsquo;s College, Silverstream, Wellington), speaking in Te Gagana Tokelau, as they talanoa&nbsp;about the&nbsp;Government&rsquo;s Education Priorities&nbsp;and what they mean&nbsp;for Pacific learners and families.
This week&rsquo;s discussion covers: &bull; Government priorities to lift student achievement &bull; A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum &bull; Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches &bull; Smarter assessment and reporting &bull; Improved teacher training and learning support &bull; The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards &bull; What&rsquo;s changing for Years 0&ndash;10 from 2026
Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child&rsquo;s learning journey at home.
For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

PMN Tokelau Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 – Week 3

Join Meli Kaveinga (Birdwood School, Auckland), speaking in Te Gana Tuvalu, as they talanoa on the Government’s Education Priorities and what it means for Pacific learners and families.

This week’s discussion covers:

• Government priorities to lift student achievement

• A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum

• Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches

• Smarter assessment and reporting• Improved teacher training and learning support

• The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards• What’s changing for Years 0–10 from 2026

Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child’s learning journey at home.
For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

Join Meli Kaveinga (Birdwood School, Auckland), speaking in Te Gana Tuvalu, as they talanoa on the Government&rsquo;s Education Priorities and what it means for Pacific learners and families.
This week&rsquo;s discussion covers:
&bull; Government priorities to lift student achievement
&bull; A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum
&bull; Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches
&bull; Smarter assessment and reporting&bull; Improved teacher training and learning support
&bull; The ongoing NCEA review and new Level 1 standards&bull; What&rsquo;s changing for Years 0&ndash;10 from 2026
Plus practical insights for parents on how to support their child&rsquo;s learning journey at home. For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

Pacific Mornings Talanoa Ako 2026 – Week 4: Wellbeing & Attendance

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