Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations

Kick off the new school year with reflection, fresh starts, and meaningful goal-setting activities for you and your child. In this episode, we explore how parents and caregivers can play an active role in keeping young people engaged, motivated, and on track at school.We guide you through practical prompts to help shape your child’s journey:
My child’s goals are…
As parents, we will support by…
We will celebrate success by…
The key people who can help my child are…

Discover how to set clear aspirations and celebrate achievements together as a family. Get started today by downloading the Talanoa Ako digital app from the Google Play Store, and begin exploring goal-setting features and tips with your child.

Sessions delivered in 7 Pacific languages – Cook Island Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan as well as in English

Talanoa Ako: Back to School Series &ndash; Week 2 | Goals &amp; Aspirations
Kick off the new school year with reflection, fresh starts, and meaningful goal-setting activities for you and your child. In this episode, we explore how parents and caregivers can play an active role in keeping young people engaged, motivated, and on track at school.We guide you through practical prompts to help shape your child&rsquo;s journey:
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<li>My child&rsquo;s goals are&hellip;</li>
<li>As parents, we will support by&hellip;</li>
<li>We will celebrate success by&hellip;</li>
<li>The key people who can help my child are&hellip;</li>
</ul>
Discover how to set clear aspirations and celebrate achievements together as a family. Get started today by downloading the Talanoa Ako digital app from the Google Play Store, and begin exploring goal-setting features and tips with your child.
Sessions delivered in 7 Pacific languages &ndash; Cook Island Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan as well as in English

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Talanoa Ako Series-Back to School 2026 Week 2

Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

 We’re back for Week 2 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Teokotai Tarai from Tokoroa High School and Josephine Ivirangi from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate.

As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, how to talk about them at home, and practical ways parents and caregivers can support learning beyond the classroom.

Parents and caregivers play a critical role in keeping young people motivated, confident, and engaged at school. Talanoa Ako creates space for open, honest kōrero that strengthens the partnership between home and school.

Children’s futures start with the conversations we have today.

Listen now on Spotify and iHeartRadio, or on 531pi YouTube.

Talanoa Ako &ndash; Week 2 | Goals &amp; Aspirations.
&nbsp;We&rsquo;re back for Week 2 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Teokotai Tarai from Tokoroa High School and Josephine Ivirangi from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate.
As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, how to talk about them at home, and practical ways parents and caregivers can support learning beyond the classroom.
Parents and caregivers play a critical role in keeping young people motivated, confident, and engaged at school. Talanoa Ako creates space for open, honest kōrero that strengthens the partnership between home and school.
Children&rsquo;s futures start with the conversations we have today.
Listen now on Spotify and iHeartRadio, or on 531pi YouTube.

PMN Cooks | Talanoa Ako – Back to School Series 2026 (Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani)

Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations

We’re back for Week 2 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Karl Vasau from Rowandale School, Auckland, and Oliana Eniata from St Paul’s College, Auckland.

As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, how to talk about them at home, and practical ways parents and caregivers can support learning beyond the classroom.

Parents and caregivers play a critical role in keeping young people motivated, confident, and engaged at school. Talanoa Ako creates space for open, honest korero that strengthens the partnership between home and school.

Our children’s futures start with the conversations we have today.

Listen now on Spotify and iHeartRadio, or watch the full discussion on YouTube.

 

Talanoa Ako &ndash; Week 2 | Goals &amp; Aspirations
We&rsquo;re back for Week 2 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Karl Vasau from Rowandale School, Auckland, and Oliana Eniata from St Paul&rsquo;s College, Auckland.
As the new year unfolds, this is a powerful time for families to pause, reflect, and set clear goals with their children. In this episode, we focus on goals and aspirations, why they matter, how to talk about them at home, and practical ways parents and caregivers can support learning beyond the classroom.
Parents and caregivers play a critical role in keeping young people motivated, confident, and engaged at school. Talanoa Ako creates space for open, honest korero that strengthens the partnership between home and school.
Our children&rsquo;s futures start with the conversations we have today.
Listen now on Spotify and iHeartRadio, or watch the full discussion on YouTube.
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Talanoa Ako Series-Back to School 2026 Week 2

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