Talanoa Ako Series-Back to School 2026 Week 5
Talanoa Ako Topic Week 5 | Literacy and Numeracy Support. Literacy refers to the capacity to read, write, speak, and comprehend both written and spoken language. Numeracy is the ability to use and understand numbers, including basic math skills and problem-solving using numbers. There is a new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1 to 10. Share useful information from the Pacific PISA resource. There will be an NCEA co-requisite requirement in literacy and numeracy that your child will need to attain. Learners can achieve the co-requisite at any time through their NCEA journey. Teachers will continue to introduce new structured approaches to literacy and numeracy in the classroom. Learning in the classroom needs to be clear, consistent and comparable to other countries. To ensure our Pacific communities stay informed and connected, information is available in 7 Pacific languages, Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan — as well as English.
Episodes
Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Lui Lorenc-Lafou, St Patrick’s College, Silverstream.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.
We also explore:
- The new literacy and numeracy curriculum f...
Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teacher Meli Kaveinga Birdwood School, Auckland.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.
We also explore:
- The new literacy and numeracy curriculum for Years 1–10
- What students n...
Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Samuela Siliasau of Ako Mātātupu Auckland & Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher of Avondale College.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.
We also explore:
- The new literacy and ...
Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Pauai Afele from Manurewa High and Malo Sepuloni from Mangere East School, both in Auckland.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math skills.
We also explore:
- The new literacy and num...
Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Alisi Tatafu, Mangere College, Auckland & Alapasita Lavaka, Otahuhu School Auckland.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math's skills.
We also explore:
- The new literacy and numer...
Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, continuing the conversation with teachers Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston College, Auckland)
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaking and understanding language, to building confidence with numbers, problem-solving and real-world math's skills.
We also explore:
- The new literacy and numera...
In Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, we continue the important kōrero around literacy and numeracy support in Aotearoa. This week, we’re joined by Teokotai Tarai from Tokoroa High School and Josephine Ivirangi from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate as they break down what the new changes mean for our students and families.
We unpack what literacy and numeracy really look like in today’s classrooms — from reading, writing, speaki...
In Week 5 of Talanoa Ako, we continue the important kōrero around literacy and numeracy support in Aotearoa. This week, we’re joined by Karl Vasau from Rowandale School and Oliana Eniata from St Paul’s College as they break down what the new changes mean for our students and families.
We unpack what litera...
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