Registrations for 2022 are now open!
Extend your school curriculum and enable your ākonga to build key competencies and connect with others from around Aotearoa. Share in the expertise of a growing collaborative network of schools by participating and contributing to online learning in 2022. Registrations are open now!
Did you know that any school, any learner can participate in the VLN Primary? By contributing a teacher or resourcing a programme your ākonga can choose from a wide range of learning opportunities shared through our network. We would love you to participate!
Children can participate independently in small groups, or with their teachers in a whole class situation. Our classes are most appropriate for Years 5 - 8, but children of any age can participate with the right levels of support.
All classes run for a semester (15 weeks) beginning Term 1, week 5 and most continue for a second semester. Language classes are also available as 5 week tasters. Read our Protocols of Participation that outline how we work together.
We plan to offer the following online classes for 2022:
Aotearoa New Zealand
- Te Reo Māori
- Kapa Haka
- NZ Sign Language
Asian Languages & Culture
- Mandarin
- Japanese
- Korean
- Filipino
Other Languages & Culture
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Afrikaans
Digital Technologies
- Digital Technologies
- Web Design
Creative Arts
- Design Intro
- Visual Arts
- Songwriting
Literacy
- Creative Writing
- Fictional Heroes
Science & Maths
- Biology
- Physical Sciences
- Astronomy
- Maths Extension
- Maths Explorations
- Life Skills
Gifted Learners
All of our online programmes provide learners with opportunities to be extended and challenged in their area of interest. Two of our programmes
- Complex Thinking
- Mentoring
have been designed specifically for our Gifted Learners. Find out more about Going Deeper for Gifted Learners here. (limited MoE funding available)
Special Projects
In addition to our weekly programmes you can join in special projects such as
or we support your ideas for collaborative projects. Follow the links to find out more about these projects and how to participate.
Schools are invited to contribute programmes to the VLN Primary network in reciprocity for student registrations. We would like to offer Aotearoa Histories, Pasifika languages, Digital Citizenship, Speeches and Essays. Find out about the kaupapa of reciprocity here. Please contact us if you can contribute these or other programmes.
Find out more:
View our full prospectus of programmes and how to participate.
Information flyers are attached below.
Further information on all our classes including costs, eteacher bios and how to get started are on our website: vlnprimary.school.nz
Places fill up fast, so REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL TODAY
Final date for registrations for Semester 1 will be Monday 21 February 2022. Late registrations may be accepted but will be dependent on timetable and available space.
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