Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu - The Correspondence School

Every young person deserves access to education that works for them. Te Kura welcomes ERO's Bridging the Gap report and its call for stronger support, earlier intervention, and flexible pathways that help young people stay connected to learning. Read our response and learn why ensuring every learner has access to the right pathway matters. 📚✨

Te Kura welcomes focus on keeping learners engaged in education Te Kura welcomes ERO's report Bridging the Gap and its call for stronger support for young people at risk of disengaging from education. Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Te Rina Leonard says the report highlights the need for a more connected, responsive education system that keeps....

Most 12-year-olds are thinking about intermediate school. Kenzie Jordan is thinking about university. 🎓 After completing NCEA Level 3 at just 12 years old, Kenzie is waiting to hear whether she has been accepted to study mechatronics, with dreams of developing bionic limbs and medical technology that could change lives. What an inspiring example of what can happen when talent, passion and curiosity are given the space to thrive. 💡✨

What it’s like being 12 and applying for university With an IQ of 140 Kenzie Jordan had already completed NCEA level three at the age of 12.

✨ Still smiling after an incredible Puanga Matariki celebration! 🌟 From creative activities to shared laughter and new connections, it was wonderful to see our ākonga enjoying the day and celebrating together. 💙🌌 Thanks to the help of our friends at who captured these special moments!

Ka mau te wehi, Legacy! 💙 After overcoming a life-threatening brain bleed and spending five months in hospital, Te Kura ākonga Legacy Haenga is now taking part in Starship's Big Bake Off to give back to the team who helped save his life.

We're incredibly proud of you, Legacy 🧁👏 https://bit.ly/3QB3tIy

'Nobody could believe it': Boy defies the odds after massive brain bleed He underwent four surgeries to fix a burst tangle of blood vessels in his brain.

🎨✨ Next weekend our talented Te Kura ākonga are exhibiting their artwork at the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei. Created as part of our Puanga Matariki celebrations, these artworks showcase the creativity and stories of ākonga from across Aotearoa New Zealand.

📍 27–28 June | Free entry

Nau mai, haere mai! 🌟

Te Kura Art Exhibition - Free to the Public

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🎵 Huge congratulations to our talented Te Kura ākonga for their success in the 2026 Play It Strange competitions! 🏆 Raia Taylor and Zac McLean were winners in the Junior Songwriting Competition with their original songs Burned Through and never let em know your next move. 🌟 Sophia Speedy also achieved an equal fourth placing in the Peace Project 2026 competition with Question Box. Ka mau te wehi, Raia, Zac and Sophia. We are incredibly proud of you and your achievements! 👏 🎶

As part of our Puanga Matariki celebrations in Te Tai Tokerau, we celebrated the incredible talents of our ākonga through a special Talent Show. ✨

🥇 Lina Groeneveld (from Tāheke and Waimā) – Harp solo
🥈 Prouse Yakas-Williams, Aiva Williams and Draedon Yakas-Williams – Karate
🥉 Amythyst Randell – Waiata

From music and movement to martial arts and waiata, our ākonga shared their talents with confidence and pride. Ka mau te wehi! 🌟

👨🏽‍🎨 Creativity shone brightly at our Northern Region Puanga Matariki Celebration, with ākonga showcasing an incredible range of artwork inspired by the stories, stars and significance of Matariki ✨

From stunning photography capturing winter dawns and sunsets, to detailed illustrations, digital art, sculptures and mixed-media creations, the exhibition highlighted the talent, imagination and unique perspectives of our ākonga 🌅🎨🖌️🖼️

Congratulations to Saphire Herbert, whose beautiful photographic collection was awarded first place, Myran Asher who came second and to Indi Fallwasser, who placed third for her creative and inspiring artwork 💛Ngā mihi to all of the ākonga who contributed and helped make the exhibition such a special part of our celebration

Mānawatia a Puanga, Matariki! Today our Northern Region came together in Whangārei to celebrate the Māori New Year through creativity, connection and reflection for our ākonga. From raranga harakeke and manu aute to hands-on activities and shared kōrero, a wonderful opportunity to honour the season and spend time together.

MānawatiaAMatariki