Share your stories Taking action
More coming soon – We are working at selecting links and resources from trusted providers to inspire student-led actions at your kura.
A key part of 'Making it count' is being able to take action. We've curated examples from schools across the motu to inspire or share with your ākonga.
We hope to add your stories here too!
Inspiring stories
Paremata School and Porirua City Council
- Paremata School has been working with Porirua City Council over the past ten years to make safety improvements around their school gate. In 2015 they spoke to then Mayor Nick Leggett, “Even though we’re children we can say what we want”
- Then in 2018, a year 3 and 4 class campaigned for the first "smart" sign outside their school. Their story is shared by Porirua City Councilopen_in_new (5 minute read).
Earth Dreamers: Growing hope in response to the climate crisis
- This resourceopen_in_new has been designed by the Ministry to support the social sciences curriculum for teachers of years to explore the complex global issue of the climate crisis within their local contexts. With a strong emphasis on indigenous knowledge and place-based approaches, the focus is on investigating holistic concepts and taking action.
- Download on Tahurangi.open_in_new
NZAEE Climate Change Learning Programme
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Huringa Āhuarangi: whakareri mai kia haumaru āpōpō
Climate Change: prepare today, live well tomorrowThe climate change learning programmeopen_in_new aims to support climate literacy for young people aged 10 - 14 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
NZAEE Climate Education: a Teacher's Perspective
- Climate Education – a Teacher’s Perspectiveopen_in_new - This Spotlight article was written by Angie Rayner, Yr 7 - 8 Teacher at Te Kura o Ōhinetahi | Governors Bay School, published April 2025.
Related Lessons
Ko te whakahihikotanga ā-roto, ā-waho Motivation – intrinsic vs extrinsic
Understand the meaning of motivation in a way that relates to a student's personal experiences.
He Whakaoreore Roro Movin'Minds
Year 4-8 students create a mini-movie or slideshow to persuade their peers about the benefits of active travel for themselves, their neighbourhood and the planet.
Te Haerenga o ngā Tamariki The Children's Journey
A step-by-step guide for teachers to sign up to using Te Haerenga o ngā Tamariki, an online tool that lets students enter their own travel data.