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 2020.

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.

Our programmes are listed on one page here.

Prepare now to participate in 2020!

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  1. Te Reo Māori

    Nau Mai, Haere Mai. Te reo Māori programmes are one of our most popular classes. Read more…
  2. 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…
  3. Digital Technologies

    Students develop knowledge, understanding and skills of the underlying concepts of computational thinking for digital technologies and ... Read more…
  4. NZSL - New Zealand Sign Language

    We LOVE that through our schools sharing their expertise, we are able to offer New Zealand Sign Language classes online. Read more…
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. More Language Classes

    We offer the following language and culture classes, aligned to NZC: Afrikaans, French, German, and Spanish. Read more…
  8. 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…
  9. Literacy Programmes

    Literacy Booster This programme has been developed to empower our Year 8 students with improved literacy skills and confidence as ... Read more…
  10. Video: Speeches & Essays

    Your class is doing speeches at school ... is it YIPEE or ARGHH!? Whether you need help getting the basics written or you want to ... 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. Top 10 Tips for supporting your online learners

    Learning online with the Kōtui Ako VLN is a partnership with participating schools; between school principals, classroom teachers, ... Read more…