Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa


Kia ora koutou katoa

Naumai, haere mai ki te Kura Tuatahi - Akonga Aka Mariko. Welcome to the VLN Primary School online learning programmes for Semester 2 2018. 

We have the spaces to take your kids places!

Our online classes & projects are open to any NZ children to participate. Here you will find information on our learning programmes, our eTeachers and the technology that we use. When you are ready to enrol, please click on the registration form link here or on any of the programme pages. Email primary@vln.school.nz if you have any questions or visit our website for further information. We look forward to hearing from you.

(Schools currently participating have already been invited to continue)

Final date for enrolments for Semester 2 will be 6th July. Late enrolments may be accepted and will be dependent on timetable and available space. 

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  1. Kapa haka

    Kapa haka plays a large role in the revitalisation of the Māori language and Māori cultural values. It enhances positive well-being by ... Read more…
  2. Korean

    Annyeonghaseyo! Learn about the culture of Korea and the basics of speaking Korean, an East Asian language spoken by more than 77 ... Read more…
  3. Life Skills

    Students will investigate financial literacy through a variety of authentic tasks that prepare them for the future but inspire them now! Read more…
  4. Web Design

    Could you be a web designer? If you like thinking about design and using digital technologies to create then yes you could! Read more…
  5. Creative Writing

    Read and respond to poems, prose and short stories to improve your own personal creative writing. Read more…
  6. Extension and Creative Classes

    We offer classes that extend learners in Maths, Life Skills, Web Design and Visual Art. We welcome your ideas for other programmes we ... Read more…
  7. Filipino Children Connecting Online with Tagalog

    Did you know there are approximately 10,000 Filipino students attending New Zealand schools? As a result of the employment of a large ... Read more…
  8. Asian Languages

    Whether you want your learners to get a taste for Asian Culture, or want your whole class or year group to study for the year, we ... Read more…
  9. More Language Classes

    We offer the following language and culture classes, aligned to NZC: Afrikaans, French, German, and Spanish. Read more…
  10. Global Connections - Making it Work

    Having been asked often, “How do you establish and maintain your global connections?” Geoff Wood details the nuts, bolts and issues ... Read more…
  11. How Does the VLN Primary Work?

    New to us or just looking for a refresher? Here you will find all the essential information you need about how we work. Read more…
  12. Using Google Classrooms to support student learning

    This year some of our eTeachers have been using Google Classrooms to share activities and resources with students and as a tool to ... Read more…