Learning Communities
HPS incorporates a three-way strengths-based model that maximises and empowers students and their families’ abilities to interact and participate in education.
In this model all stakeholders have an equal contribution and the power to influence decision-making. HPS partnerships ensure all three stakeholders are engaged and feel their part in the relationship is valued because they have an equal ability to participate in the decision-making processes.
Parent and community expertise is valued and consultation is fundamental to effective HPS processes. Particular efforts are made to engage with Māori and Pasifika communities.
Over time, this page will provide links to research and case studies of New Zealand HPS processes that have enhanced and strengthened engagement between the school and both Māori and Pasifika communities.
Māori learners
You will find information about some of the policy and programmes most relevant to Māori learners from the Ministry of Educations Maori Education page. Please also see Ka Hikitia – Managing for Success: The Māori Education Strategy 2008-2012.
Pasifika learners
To find out more about Pasifika Education, please view the Ministry of Education's Pasifika Education page.
You are also invited to visit the Pasifika Education Plan 2009-2012.
References
Bishop,R., Berryman,M., Tiakiwai, S. and Richardson, C. (2003). Te Kotahitanga: The Experiences of Year 9 and 10 Maori Students in Mainstream Classrooms. Report to the Ministry of Education, Rangahau Mataurangaa Maori, Maori Education Research.
Smith, D & Blanc, M. (1997). Grass-roots democracy and participation: a new analytical approach. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space 15: 281-303
Kelly, A., & Sewell. S. (1988). With Head, Heart and Hand. Brisbane, Boolarong Press.