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PMN News  24 March 2026

Join Alisi Tatafu (Mangere College, Auckland) and Selina Faasolo (Pacific Advance School, Auckland), speaking in Lea Faka-Tonga, as they explore 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 supporting their child’s learning at home.

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

Join Alisi Tatafu (Mangere College, Auckland) and Selina Faasolo (Pacific Advance School, Auckland), speaking in Lea Faka-Tonga, as they explore 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 supporting their child&rsquo;s learning at home.
For more information, access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

PMN Tonga Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 – Week 3

Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu (St Paul’s College, Auckland) as they discuss the Government’s education priorities and what these changes mean for Pacific learners and their families.

In Week 3, the conversation covers:
• Key priorities to lift student achievement
• A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum
• Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches
• Changes to 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

The session also highlights the Ministry’s focus on attendance, participation, and student progress, and how families can support learning at home.

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

Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu (St Paul&rsquo;s College, Auckland) as they discuss the Government&rsquo;s education priorities and what these changes mean for Pacific learners and their families.
In Week 3, the conversation covers: &bull; Key priorities to lift student achievement &bull; A clearer, knowledge-rich national curriculum &bull; Updates to literacy and numeracy approaches &bull; Changes to 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
The session also highlights the Ministry&rsquo;s focus on attendance, participation, and student progress, and how families can support learning at home.
For more information and resources, download the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.

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