Whakarongo School, 2021 Finalist, Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Whakarongo School is inspiring learners with its future-focused curriculum. Developing confidence among staff, and initiative among students, this Palmerston North primary is tackling science, technology, engineering and maths with renewed energy. Professional learning is boosting problem solving skills among kaiako and ākonga through investigations in the classroom. The STEM curriculum encourages students to use a variety of strategies and approaches in real-world contexts, growing key skills such as persistence and critical thinking, to become creators of their own knowledge. Find out more about the finalists and winners of the 2021 Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards on the website: https://pmawards.education.govt.nz/