School Connections

We met with Ronique Aiolupotea Leaula and Poto Faalili, staff members at Craigieburn Secondary College.

The purpose of our meeting was to discuss a couple of our programs and to see how it could potentially support their Pasifika students, families, and staff but also to find out about the work they’re doing. As Ronique and Poto shared with us the work they and their Pasifika colleagues are doing you could hear and feel their passion for their Pasifika students, families, and community. It was encouraging to hear about the support they receive from the school to create a space for Pasifika. Most public schools struggle to provide extra support, so to know that Craigieburn Secondary

College has provided this space for Pasifika is a testament to the hard work by the Pasifika staff and the school leadership for understanding the needs of their students. The exciting thing for us is that this is the first talanoa of many, and with every talanoa, we continue to learn from one another.

If you’re in Education and working with Pasifika students or would just like to have a talanoa then please reach out by emailing us on info@villageresponsecoellective.coma.u