Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 – Week 1 Understanding NCEA
Welcome to the Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026, supporting Pacific students, parents, and families to better understand the NCEA journey In Week 1, we explore the foundations of NCEA and what it means for learners across secondary school. This episode covers: • What NCEA is and how it works • How students can pass and succeed • Understanding Common Assessment Activities (CAA) • The latest updates on the ongoing NCEA review. We also share helpful guidance for parents on accessing school portals, tracking their child’s progress, and understanding the new Level 1 standards. To ensure our Pacific communities stay informed and connected, the Talanoa Ako series is available in seven Pacific languages — Cook Islands Māori, Fijian, Niuean, Samoan, Tokelauan, Tongan, and Tuvaluan — as well as English. For more information and resources, parents can access the Talanoa Ako digital app on the Google Play Store.
Episodes
Join Lui Lorenc-Lafou (St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, Wellington), speaking in Te Gagana Tokelau, guiding students and families through the NCEA system.
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
• How students can succeed and pass
• Understanding Common Assessment Activities (CAA)
Join Meli Kaveinga (Birdwood School, Auckland), speaking in Te ‘Gana Tuvalu, as they share helpful information about NCEA for students and families.
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
• How students can succeed and pass
• Understanding Common Assessment Activities (CAA)
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Join Angela Lesienaivalu-Fisher (Avondale College) and Samuela Siliasau (Ako Mātātupu, Auckland), speaking in Vosa Vaka Viti, guiding students and families through the NCEA journey.
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
• How students can succeed and pass
• U...
PMN Samoa – Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 (Week 1)
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
• How students can succeed and pass
• Understanding Common Assessment Activities (CAA)
• Updates on the ongoing NCEA review
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Tune in with Alisi Tatafu (Mangere College, Auckland) and Selina Faasolo (Pacific Advance School, Auckland), speaking in Lea Faka-Tonga, to explore the NCEA system for students and families.
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
• How students can succeed and pass
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Join Mac Ikitule (Rowandale School, Auckland) and Meleua Ikiua (Alfriston College, Auckland) as they speak in Vagahau Niue and share important information to help students and families understand NCEA.
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
• How stu...
PMN Cook Islands – Talanoa Ako NCEA Series 2026 (Week 1)
Join Teokotai Tarai (Tokoroa High School) and Josephine Ivirangi (Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate), speaking in Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani, as they guide students and whānau through NCEA.
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
Join Oliana Eniata and Sam Tanielu from St Paul’s College, Auckland, speaking in English, as they guide students and families through NCEA.
This week’s focus:
• What NCEA is and how it works
• How students can succeed and pass
• Unde...
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