Nau mai, haere mai ki te Kura Tuatahi – Akonga Aka Mariko
Kia ora koutou katoa, Kia orāna, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Nĭ hăo 你好, Annyoung haseyo 안녕하세요, Namaste, Assalām alaikum, Hola, Bonjour, Hallo!
As we reach the end of 2025, it is a privilege to showcase our students’ learning. Often, when people think of “online learning,” they imagine students staring silently at screens. But as you see from the examples of student learning that we share, the reality is far more vibrant. You will see collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and a connection between our learners and their kaiako that covers the motu.
This publication is a window into our virtual classrooms. It highlights the mahi of students who have taken charge of their own learning journeys. Whether it is mastering a new language, cracking complex codes in Digital Technology, or exploring the future of AI, these ākonga are developing the self-management and resilience skills that will define their future success.
The Power of Reciprocity: None of this is possible without the kaupapa of reciprocity that binds our network together. To the schools that contributed funding for our teachers, the mentors who supported students on-site, and the whānau who encouraged them from home—thank you. You are the “Kōtui” (weaving) that makes this “Ako” (learning) possible. Thanks also to the Ministry of Education who partner with us to fund our operations and leadership.
Looking to 2026 As we celebrate these student achievements, we invite you to look ahead. With registrations now open for 2026, consider how your school can further widen its curriculum and offer your learners the awesome advantage of choice. Whether it’s through our Learning Languages programmes or our expanding STEM selection, there is a place for every learner here.
Enjoy this celebration of success. These students are not just learning online; they are learning for life.
Ngā mihi nui
Rachel Whalley
ePrincipal (Primary)
Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa
“Hikina a tātou ākonga kia haere kōtui tātou ki tua — Walk hand-in-hand with us to uplift our learners and safeguard the future.”
