More and more, in educational circles, we are hearing conversations that discuss and define each generation as a distinct social group. The Generational Model discusses groups as living, experiencing and progressing under different and specific social landscapes. Differences can be subtle or significant and all provoke...
First Place Winner: Charlotte Prebble, Wā Ora Montessori School, Lower Hutt Comments from the Judging Panel Rebecca Emery: “A stand out essay written with feeling and fervor and with a deep understanding of Te Ao Māori. The effortless joining of ideas with phrases and poetry is...
Power to the People: Protest and Social Movement. The 2019 topic,Power to the People: Protest and Social Movement, began by looking at some of Aotearoa’s major historical protests, including the Suffragettes, Parihaka, Bastian Point and the 1981 Springbok Tour. Discussion then moved to the American Civil...
First Place Winner: Caitlin Ryan Essay title: Superheroes and Barbies (PDF link) School: Greytown School, South Wairarapa. Caitlin pictured (right) with her teacher, Alex Southall (left), holding the Author and School Trophies respectively. Summary: Caitlin’s essay, “Superheroes and Barbies” is an astutely considered and superbly crafted...

