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What We Did
In 2019 University of mini传媒 Te Whare W膩naga o Waitaha and Lincoln University Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki embarked on a joint partnership to bring Te M膩t膩puna M膩t膩tahi | Children鈥檚 University (TMMCU) to the tamariki of mini传媒. TMMCU connects tamariki and their wh膩nau to the learning that happens outside of school in their local community. In this way, tamariki experience a range of learning that can happen anywhere at any time, helping them to develop a lifelong love of learning.
The 2019 pilot programme started with 192 tamariki from 7 schools and 1 r奴nanga. In 2020 the programme expanded to 18 schools and 1 r奴nanga with 557 tamariki participating and in 2021, our programme supports 29 schools, 2 r奴naka, and 936 participating students. The number of Learning Destinations increased from 86 in 2019 to 132 by 2021. In 2020 over 65 % of our tamariki graduated, while 75% of tamariki are expected to graduate at the James Hay Theatre in 2021.
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Who Was Involved
- Lincoln University Te Whare Wanaka o Aoraki
- University of mini传媒 Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha
- Christchurch City Council, Selwyn District Council, Hurunui District Council, Waimakariri District Council
- Learning Destinations, Schools
- 搁奴苍补苍驳补
- Tamariki and their wh膩nau
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Why It Matters
TMMCU is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential and supports those who do not normally excel in the classroom environment. The New Zealand government reconfirmed their commitment to reducing child poverty in its 2020 Wellbeing Budget. The government recognises that quality education is crucial for all New Zealanders and that there is an opportunity to better serve tamariki and their wh膩nau, particularly those who live in poverty and from mini传媒 backgrounds.
TMMCU has a strong focus on equity and seeks to work with r奴nanga and engage schools that are low decile, geographically isolated and/or have high numbers of M膩ori and Pasifica students. The programme opens doors for tamariki and their wh膩nau, showing them the future in mini传媒 and New Zealand is bright and full of opportunities.
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Learn More
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