Overview
Run by our consultants, these free regional community afternoons are designed for school leaders, teachers, and principals at any stage of their Structured Literacy journey. Whether you have just completed Ministry-funded 0–8 PLD, are self-implementing, are further along in your implementation journey, or are seeking additional support, these afternoons are for you. Come along to connect, learn, and discuss your literacy implementation pathway.
What You’ll Learn
Build your knowledge around effective Structured Literacy implementation.
Gain practical tips and strategies shared by our consultants.
Learn from teachers and leaders as they share their real-world implementation experiences.
See live lesson modelling in action and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Engage in collaborative discussions to support your literacy journey.
Why Attend
These free regional community afternoons offer the chance to connect with others at different stages of their Structured Literacy journey. You'll strengthen your understanding of best practices, gather practical ideas and inspiration, and receive valuable support to refine your implementation pathway. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to build relationships and be part of a growing community committed to creating lasting change through Structured Literacy.
Who Should Attend
These afternoons are ideal for school leaders, teachers, and principals who are at any stage of their Structured Literacy journey. Whether you have just completed Ministry-funded 0–8 PLD, are self-implementing, are further along in your implementation, or are seeking additional support, you are more than encouraged to attend.
New Plymouth (Bell Block)
Date: 21 October 2025
Venue: Bell Block School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
CLOSED
Canterbury (Christchurch Central City)
Date: 29 October 2025
Venue: St Mary's School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Wellington (Lower Hutt)
Date: 29 October 2025
Venue: Epuni School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Southland (Tuatapere)
Date: 30 October 2025
Venue: Waiau Area School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
North Canterbury (Rangiora)
Date: 30 October 2025
Venue: Ashley Rakahuri School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Bay of Plenty (Mount Maunganui)
Date: 3 November 2025
Venue: St Thomas More Catholic School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Northland (Whāngarei)
Date: 4 November 2025
Venue: St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Northern Southland (Lumsden)
Date: 4 November 2025
Venue: Lumsden School
Time: 3.45PM – 5PM
Wellington (Porirua)
Date: 6 November 2025
Venue: Plimmerton School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Waikato (Te Aroha)
Date: 11 November 2025
Venue: Te Aroha Primary School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Auckland (Mount Albert)
Date: 11 November 2025
Venue: Mount Albert Primary School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Wairarapa (Masterton)
Date: 13 November 2025
Venue: Hadlow Preparatory School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
Nelson (Nelson Central)
Date: 18 November 2025
Venue: Hampden Street School
Time: 3.30PM – 5PM
67 Palmer Street,
Te Awamutu 3800, NZ
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