DiscoverThe Principals (Aotearoa | New Zealand)Season 2, Episode 7 Building momentum: Creative strategies and partnerships for improving school attendance
Season 2, Episode 7 Building momentum: Creative strategies and partnerships for improving school attendance

Season 2, Episode 7 Building momentum: Creative strategies and partnerships for improving school attendance

Update: 2025-09-16
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We continue to talk about attendance in this episode, exploring proven strategies for boosting student attendance through meaningful partnerships. Hear how building strong relationships and addressing root causes—rather than just symptoms—can create lasting change in attendance patterns and student outcomes.


A note that attendance services mentioned in this episode were correct at the time of recording.


Hosted by Eleisha McNeill.


My guests are:



  • Mandy Dodds, tumuaki of Kumara School on the West Coast

  • Chris Bean, principal of Tangaroa College in Otara, Auckland

  • James Christie, tumuaki of Mauku School in the Franklin district


This podcast was produced for the Ministry of Education.


 


You can learn more by accessing the e-learning modules for principals on the Education LMS: https://training.education.govt.nz

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Season 2, Episode 7 Building momentum: Creative strategies and partnerships for improving school attendance

Season 2, Episode 7 Building momentum: Creative strategies and partnerships for improving school attendance

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