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Alwyn Poole

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Alwyn Poole, BBS (Econ), M. Ed, Dip. Teaching, Post-Grad. Dip. Sport is a researcher and writer on education who began his teaching career in 1991. He has taught at Tauranga Boys' College, Hamilton Boys' High School and St. Cuthbert's College. He founded and led Mt. Hobson Middle School in Auckland for 18 years, and co-founded SAMS and MSWA. Poole has a keen interest in sport, especially athletics and cycling and coached the University of Auckland premier rugby team for three years.

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Disengagement with the NZ state education system

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Not counting students/families opting for private, state integrated and designated character school options – there are four major features of our current enrolment and...

In terms of Education – the two true marks of any good government budget is …

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How much is spent in support of parents as the first and most important teacher of their child(ren)? … As opposed to bureacracy/system...

The complete lack of political will for Education improvement in NZ

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As the budget nears - it is clear that the area of greatest need for youth development, future prosperity and growth – is one...

Enhancing the experience of childhood

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In general despite constant press and political negativity - this is the best time in the history of humanity to grow up. People across the...

The 2024-25 Charter School Debacle – only 215 students at $46,000 each!

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In 2014 I was involved in beginning South Auckland Middle School in Manurewa. We had 120 students to start and quickly grew to 180 and...

Two quotes from Amanda’s Ripley’s great book that every parent should know

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“This kind of parenting was typical in much of Asia—and among Asian immigrant parents living in the United States. "Contrary to the stereotype, it did...

The books I read to my children

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Reading is THE key to a good education. Other things matter - but reading is supreme! A few things for parents to understand: Children LOVE stories...

NCEA for Dummies 2025 version

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Back in the day the National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) replaced School Certificate, Sixth Form Certificate and University Bursary. University Entrance remained but the...

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