An update from us, and some PD opportunities for teachers.

Kia ora everyone. Welcome back, we hope your first week of term went well and that you had the chance to relax while your students were on break.

Term one certainly had its challenges, and was a bit of a rollercoaster with COVID cases, red light restrictions and more. Thank you to everyone for sticking with us as we continued to navigate these challenges, and worked with us online, over the phone and via zoom where needed. We are looking forward to the opportunities that the orange light setting brings. We have already visited some of you, and are looking forward to a term of presentations, drop- in sessions, expos and more. Please get in touch with your school's representative if you would like to book in any general presentations, subject specific presentations, drop in sessions, campus tours or referrals for your students. Alternatively, if you have any of your own school events you would like us to be involved in, let us know about these too. Online presentations are still available if you would prefer. 

Now something for the teachers. This newsletter is typically focused on students, and what we can offer for them, but here are some really interesting and exciting workshops that school staff may be interested in. 

Presenting with Impact!: Tuesday 17 May | 9am - 12noon | City Campus, Madras St | $240pp

Need to get your point across in a presentation? Want to keep your audience's attention and interest?

During this workshop you will learn how to:

• Maximise the tools available in PowerPoint to create a sharp and effective presentation
• Utilise tips and tricks on rehearsing and delivering your presentation to its best advantage

NB: A basic knowledge of Powerpoint is required to get the most out of this workshop

Register here or contact engagement@ara.ac.nz for more information.

Pacific Cultural Competency Workshop: Tuesday 7 June | 9am - 12pm | City Campus | $200pp

There is an ever growing need to increase cultural capability among staff. Start their journey in a relaxed, informal setting with this 3 hour workshop which covers:

• Cultural protocols
• Pronunciation of upu (words)
• Cultural context

Find out more about our tutor Jason Tiatia's interesting journey from professional rugby player to teacher in the article here.

Register here or for more information contact Simo Faitaua 021 278 8182