Today is an exciting day for Oaklands School as we open Room 22 & 23 as a Flexible learning space.

The Ministry of Education highlights these points about Innovative Learning Spaces.

• Innovative teaching and learning is not about the spaces but about the teaching and learning that takes place in those spaces.

• Flexible learning spaces enable collaboration amongst teachers; drawing on the strengths of the team to meet the needs of a diverse range of students.

• Each school should co-construct their own education brief with students and whānau – based on their needs, strengths, and interests. The brief also reflects the school's vision for future focused teaching and learning.

• The education brief describes preferred learning practices and this guides the design of the learning spaces.

• The furniture in flexible spaces caters for different learning preferences and requirements. This can also help to create an informal, fun, and relaxed atmosphere, intended to support student wellbeing and learning.