Should more schools change the way they teach children to read?
A community meeting in Motueka on Wednesday evening is due to feature discussion with a Massey University professor, whose research shows a more phonics-based approach is needed to teaching literacy in schools. Parents lobbying nationwide for the change to "structured literacy", which teaches reading and writing consecutively, say phonics books should replace the "Ready to Read" books most schools use to help children learn to read. Do you agree?
Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?
Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.
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27.9% I love it!
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31.8% Only in designated areas
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40.2% No, it should be outdoors only.
New Childrens holiday program 7th-11th Oct
Childrens holiday program for 5-12 years 9am-3pm
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International Film Festival
Hello the South Pacific Film Festival will take place on 8.11.24 at the Refinery ArtSpace at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm, free entry. More info on www.southpacificfilmfestival.com.... We screen films from all over the world but also New Zealand. This is our second year and it was also screened in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington as well as Berlin (Germany). More info also on Eventfinda
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