Nurturing MIS school culture giving students something to sing about

Chelsea Channing

By Chelsea Channing
Published June 15, 2023

At Manurewa Intermediate School in one of the poorest parts of Auckland, in contrast to many parts of the country, regular attendance rates are sitting comfortably above 90 per cent. So what’s their secret?

MIS's extensive whānau system sees students awarded points for attendance, punctuality, being in perfect uniform and completing learning activities through the day.

Is it the beautifully landscaped and manicured school grounds, the passionate staff, or the infectious energy brought about by weekly ...

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Chelsea is a staff member of Australian Teacher Magazine, Student Guide, EducationHQ Australia and EducationHQ New Zealand.

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