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She also works closely with the
students' families, bringing them
together in a social setting during
the school day to facilitate
friendships as well as provide them
with an insight into the important
elements of their child's learning
programme. Through these sessions
staff also learn about the
educational expectations and
backgrounds of their ESOL students,
facilitating an improved learning
pathway for all concerned.
LATEST CHILDREN'S STORIES
Mara's
Story
When I
started school in February 2011 I
did not speak any English and knew
no one at school. The first weeks in
New Zealand and at school,
therefore, were quite tough. I
missed my Swiss friends and
struggled in settling down in New
Zealand, as many things were new and
strange to me...more
Sofia's
Story
My name is Sofia and I am a Swedish
Kiwi because my mother comes from
Sweden and my father comes from New
Zealand. My teacher is Mrs Taurua in
Room 4...
more
Children's
Stories
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Mara, Switzerland |
Sofia, Sweden |
Colomba, Chile |
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Chiemu, Japan |
Alfred, Samoa |
Akira, Japan |
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Daniella, Philippines |
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We are lucky to have
children from many
different
nationalities at
Bayswater School.
Some of these
countries include:
Japan, Malaysia,
Samoa, Tonga, Iraq,
Chile, China, Korea,
England, India,
Philippines, Sweden,
Switzerland, Hungary
and Germany.
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Meet some of our new
students and learn a
bit about them.
These photographs
show you where their
families come from.
Their stories tell
you about why they
came to New Zealand
and the challenges
they face living
here.
Can you imagine what
it would be like to
live in a different
culture and speak a
different language?
Make sure you
support them as much
as possible in the
classroom and in the
playground. You can
make an important
difference to their
lives, and your
life, by building a
friendship.
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Useful Contacts:
Settlement Support New Zealand (SSNZ)
North Shore
Settling in a new country is not
always easy. We can help
newcomers (migrants and
refugees) to gain easy access to
information and services the
need to help them settle in
their new community. This is a
free confidential service.
We offer a range of information
seminars and one to one
meetings. Contact local advisor
for appointments, information
and services available in your
community.
Settlement Support Advisor
Contact:
Sarb Lester
Level 1, Norman
King Building, (opposite
Northcote Library),
Norman King Square, Ernie Mays
Street, Northcote, North Shore
0627
T: (09) 486 8635 E:
ssnznorthshore@raeburnhouse.org.nz
W:
www.raeburnhouse.org.nz
W:
www.northshorecity.govt.nz /
Settlement Support
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