Whakatipu High School Foundation

The Wakatipu High School has a culturally diverse student population and has identified a mismatch between the expectations of the students, cultural norms and the requirements of our education system.

The project is to employ bilingual migrant support staff to work directly with its Brazilian and Filipino students and their families. A successful pilot programme trialled with MoE seed funding has already shown very positive outcomes.

The concept is designed to build belonging, break down cultural and language barriers, and improve well-being, attendance, and achievement outcomes for all students.

The aim of the programme is to build trust, understand needs, and align school systems and communications to better meet their needs.
The insights gained and successes measured will then inform broader well-being strategies
to be adopted across the entire student body.

https://www.whsf.nz/