Modelled on the successful work of the Manaiakalani Education Trust, the Ako Hiko Education Trust was formally established in 2014 to support initiatives already underway across the cluster schools since 2013.

By this time, principals had been working collaboratively to plan for the introduction of digital classrooms. Extensive engagement had also taken place with whānau and Boards of Trustees to share and shape a shared vision for the future of learning. 

The Ako Hiko Education Trust supports educational achievement in low-decile schools across the Ako Hiko Cluster. Our current partner schools include Hay Park, May Road, Ōwairaka, New Windsor, Waikōwhai, and Wesley Primary Schools, as well as Wesley Intermediate School. We are always open to welcoming new schools into the cluster.

By harnessing the power of digital technology in the classroom, we aim to accelerate student achievement and foster deeper learning. Our dedicated leaders, passionate teachers, and engaged learners actively share their journeys through the Learn, Create, Share pedagogy in visible and authentic online spaces.

Discover how New Windsor School, part of the Ako Hiko Cluster, is leading the way in integrating AI into learning. 

From enhancing creativity and critical thinking to promoting ethical and discerning digital citizenship, their innovative approach is helping ākonga engage meaningfully with technology and prepare for the future.

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