I am a class teacher for Year Four and five students and a team leader for the middle school. My class and I are a part of the Manaiakalani Google ClassOnAir.


Monday, 8 September 2025

Shifts after intensive teaching of 10 weeks (Y1-3)

 A key focus during this period was to closely monitor the progress and well-being of our new entrants and Year 1- 3 students. Establishing strong academic and behavioural foundations in Years 1 to 3 is critical to ensuring long-term student success. Early identification and support are essential to prevent the development of "long tails" — where students begin to fall behind and continue to struggle in later years. As such, targeted strategies were implemented to ensure early learners are on track and receiving the necessary support to thrive.


The results below show a considerable shift in 10 weeks. The data shows shifts in

- Letter sound Recognistion

- Initial Phoneme Identity

- Phoneme Blending

- Letter Sound Identity