Literacy

Primary Literacy

Accent Learning offers quality professional development in literacy for leaders and classroom teachers of Years 1 - 8 students in the Greater Wellington region. Read more

Secondary Literacy Project

This nationwide project aims to improve student achievement across all learning areas in, and through, reading and writing. The focus is on Years 9 and 10 students at risk of not reaching their academic potential, particularly Māori and Pasifika students. Read more

Meet the team:
Cath Braddock, Literacy Leader, working with students at Paraparaumu College.

Developing Literacy across the Curriculum

Literacy is the cornerstone of any education system. It is more than just the ability to read and write, it is about developing understanding, critically evaluating information and sharing knowledge....
Gemma Crawforth - Literacy Leader

A whole school approach to literacy

'A significant number of students are struggling with the demands of secondary school', says Jessica Craig, literacy adviser for Accent Learning. ‘The Secondary Literacy Project was created to address...
Taitoko School Planning Session

A Strategic Approach to Professional Learning Development Has Results

Taitoko School is a school on the up and up. However, it hasn't always been easy and there have been many challenges. In particular, this decile 1 school in Levin has a history of low student...