How can you engage your community?
Stories and examples
Stories | Case studies | Snapshots | Keynotes and presentations
Stories
Community engagement stories in the media gallery
A selection of videos with a community engagement focus can be found in the main NZC Online media gallery
Engaging with Pasifika parents, families, and communities
This website provides links to key resources and a media gallery of videos.
Moving towards the culture of Oranga School
In this video from Educational Leaders website, Juliet Small discusses moving towards the culture of Oranga School.
Case studies
NZC Update 1 - Family and community engagement
These four case studies explore school-whānau relationships, Ngāti Whanaunga iwi, the Manurewa literacy project, and creating powerful connections through learning at home at Seatoun School.
NZC Update 10 - Engaging with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
These three case studies explore families sharing their expertise, the Diversity Pilot Project, and overcoming language barriers.
Families and communities engagement in education (FACE)
This programme of work grew out of the Successful Home-School Partnerships contract.
Tamaki Primary School's home-school partnership
This case study includes the background, processes, and benefits of Tamaki Primary School's home-school partnership.
Curriculum implementation case study - Theme eight: Engagement with parents and community
This case study discusses the nature of community engagement and the challenges schools have encountered.
Snapshots
Merivale School - Consulting with family and whānau
Principal Jan Tinetti describes how the school developed an environment where parents are encouraged to participate.
A new environment, a new outlook - North East Valley Normal School curriculum day
How do we take into account the needs of the significant number of Māori children and their families in our school?
Building community relationships at Owairaka District School
Owairaka District School is a multi-cultural school that values and appreciates students from all of our cultures. We have an Open Door Policy and encourage community support and interaction.
Ka Hikitia and well being at Raurimu Avenue School
A commitment to Ka Hikitia and well-being lie at the heart of dramatic changes and curriculum development at Raurimu Avenue School, near Whangarei.
Community consultation at Sumner School
Community engagement was an important factor in the development of the school's vision.
Te Kopuru School - engaging with our community
In this snapshot, Principal Lee Anderson explains a number of approaches developed to work with parents and community.
TakingITGlobal in action at Waiotahe Valley School
The Whangakopikopiko (Tern) Island restoration project has been about community engagement and learning about sustainability
Building relationships at Cobden School
Jill Cogger-Mathieson is building relationships with the Greymouth community and actively supporting families of children with special needs.
Keynotes and presentations
Selling, telling, compelling: Developing community engagement in curriculum
Cheryl Doig discusses the five levels of community engagement and challenges schools to think about their school environment.
Engaging our community through Facebook
In this EDtalk Jane Danielson describes the various ways her school uses Facebook and talks about the positive feedback they have received from their community.
Partnering with families and communities by Joyce L. Epstein and Karen Clark Salinas
A well-organized program of family and community partnerships yields many benefits for schools and their students.