Our Writing

This year, Waiau Pa School Staff have been working extensively with Dr. Murray Gadd, on raising student achievement and engagement in writing. Murray Gadd has recently completed his PHD on 'what is critical in the effective teaching of writing.' He works nationally and internationally on literacy issues, particularly reading and writing. Murray Gadd led the team that developed the national writing exemplars for the Ministry of Education. He has also written Effective Literacy Practice in Years 5 to 8 and has also worked closely on the English sections of the NZ Curriculum. If you have any questions about writing at Waiau Pa School, please contact your child's classroom teacher.

Murray's presentation from our recent information evening.