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

Kicking off Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with one of the educators who knows our rangatahi well. Lui Lorenc-Lafou St Patrick’s College, Wellington.

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.

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

Kicking off Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with one of the educators who knows our rangatahi well. Meli Kaveinga Birdwood School, 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 & 531piyoutube

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

Kicking off Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with two educators who know our rangatahi well. Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland & Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.

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 & 531piyoutube

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

We’re starting Week 2 of Talanoa Ako with two educators who know our rangatahi:

Pauai Afele from Manurewa High and Malo Sepuloni from Mangere East School, both in 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 an important role in keeping young people motivated, confident, and engaged at school. Talanoa Ako opens up space for real, honest conversations that build stronger partnerships between home and school. Our children's futures begin with the conversations we have today.

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Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

We’re back for Week 2 of the Talanoa Ako series with two educators who know our rangatahi: Alisi Tatafu, Mangere College, Auckland & Alapasita Lavaka, Otahuhu School, 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 & 531piyoutube

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talanoa Ako – Week 2 | Goals & Aspirations.

We’re back for Week 2 of the Talanoa Ako series with two educators who know our rangatahi, Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston 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 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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.