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Drumming up Asia learning in schools

Classrooms around the motu reverberated with the sound of taiko drumming thanks to a new Foundation programme bringing Asia-focussed activities to New Zealand schools.

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Christchurch students teach Japanese kids about Māori culture

We chat with Cobham Intermediate deputy principal Peter Fowler about the Christchurch school connecting with a school in Japan to develop cultural awareness among students.

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Kiwi kids making online connections with Asia

Kiwi kids are connecting with their cohorts in Japan and South Korea and learning to become global citizens thanks to an online programme co-founded by Leadership Network member Brittany Teei.

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Teachers connect online to build global competence

Nine of the Foundation’s recently inducted education Champions connected with educators in Asia recently as part of an online programme to help develop cultural awareness and ‘global citizens’.

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Kids get a kick out of Japanese culture at Olympic Fanzone

The Olympic Games saw the Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront come alive with the sound of excited sport fans of all ages cheering on New Zealand Olympians and learning a little Japanese culture.

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Foundation inducts Champions

Twenty-five teachers with a passion for ensuring New Zealand students are equipped to thrive in Asia came together in Auckland this month to be inducted as the first cohort of Foundation Champions.

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Champions programme

The Asia New Zealand Foundation is launching a Champions programme to bring together leading educators who can act as amplifiers and role models, ensuring Asia is valued in New Zealand schools.